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Art Hirahara

Born: February, 1971

Art Hirahara is a jazz keyboardist and composer based in New York, NY. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Art moved to New York in 2003 to be challenged by its pool of world-class musicians. Here he has honed his craft, performing in a wide range of musical situations ranging from straight ahead standards to time cycle-based progressive jazz to free improvisation. From the traditional to the avant-garde, Art has found a sound of his own that cuts across genres and boundaries. Art began his training in music at the age of four, studying with Sue Shannon, an unconventional classical piano teacher who taught improvisation and composition from the earliest stages of musical development

First Things First

By Boris Kozlov

Label: Posi-Tone Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Page One; Flow; The More Things Change; I.S. Adventure; Aftermath; Second Line Sally; Viscous; Mind Palace; Warm Sand; Once A Fog In Babylon; Eclipse.

Lotus Blossom Days

By Vicki Burns

Label: ViBu Jazz
Released: 2022
Track listing: If You Never Fall In Love With Me/Del Sasser Close Your Eyes Love Spell Lotus Blossom Days Bittersweet Watch Out/ The Sidewinder A Long Way To Go/ Equinox It's Over Now/ Well You Needn't You Don't Have To Believe This Time The Dream's On Me Siren Song Out Of This World

New Releases And Anthony Braxton Live

by Bob Osborne
June 16, 2022

On this show the best of recent jazz releases from around the world and a classic live track from Anthony Braxton. Featuring brand new music from George Crotty Trio, Doug Webb, Daniel Carter and The Telepathic Band, Jon Balke Siwan, Queen Kong, Artur Tuznik Sextet, Pasquale Stafano Trio, Carole Nelson Trio, David Murray Brave New World ...

Boris Kozlov: First Things First

by David A. Orthmann
April 7, 2022

Bassist Boris Kozlov, pianist Art Hirahara and drummer Rudy Royston often operate as the rhythm section on sessions for the venerable Posi-Tone Records imprint. Regardless of the leader they are serving, they deliver a coherent foundation and frequently extend themselves beyond the parameters of a conservative, strictly supportive role. In short, it is never predictable what ...

Boris Kozlov: First Things First

by Kyle Simpler
January 31, 2022

Bass players don't always get the recognition they deserve. While it's easy to see their importance in the rhythm section, they aren't always the first instrument that comes to mind when it comes to the spotlight. There are exceptions, of course, and Boris Kozlov definitely fits into this category. His Posi-Tone debut, First Things First, highlights ...

Boris Kozlov: First Things First

by John Chacona
January 30, 2022

During the early days of pandemic-induced isolation, old folkways and techniques suddenly became new again (remember the shortages of baking yeast and canning supplies?). The old ways are nothing new at Posi-Tone records, which has maintained an unflagging allegiance to swing, juicy melodies and fiery playing. Those qualities, all present on bassist Boris Kozlov's First Things ...

Firefly

Label: Posi-Tone Records
Released: 2021
Track listing: Spider's Dance; Mindful Moments; Move Of The Spirit; Iris; Daybreak; Surge Fughetta; Surge Capacity; La Donna Nel Giardino; Rootless Ruthlessness; Lady Day; Vilet Sky; The Firefly Code.

Still Doing Our Thing

By Behn Gillece

Label: Posi-Tone Records
Released: 2021
Track listing: Extraction; Rattles; Still Doing Our Thing; Blue Sojourn; Glad To Be Back; Outnumbered; Event Horizon; Back To Abnormal; Going On Well; Don't Despair

Open Sky

By Art Hirahara

Label: Posi-Tone Records
Released: 2021
Track listing: Groundswell; Inimitably, Mr. B.; Peony; Open Sky; Mia Bella; Nao Tao Azul; Cittadella; Together, Apart; Sunday Morning; Weathered The Storm; I'm Getting Sentimental Over You; Empathy; Nightfall.