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Taeko Kunishima

Taeko Kunishima started playing piano at seven. Particularly taken by Mozart and Beethoven, she later studied classical piano performance at university. On hearing Miles Davis for the first time, her direction changed, leading her to explore the music of many different jazz artists, and to develop her own improvisatory technique whilst studying jazz harmony. Since moving to England, she has continued to evolve and develop her startling, angular contemporary jazz approach, echoing Thelonius Monk and influences of her native Japan. Alongside her work with many UK jazz artists, she has also been working with musicians from many different cultures and countries, and has built up an impressive range of musical partnerships, ranging from Latin pop to electronic music and contemporary classical music
Iridescent Clouds

Label: 33 Jazz
Released: 2016
Track listing: Blue Clouds; In Search Of Time Lost; Iridescent Seashell; Secret;
Lighthouse In Winter; Oak Tree Rustles In My Mind; Everything Is In The
Air; Volcanic Rocks.
James Nadal's Best Releases of 2016

Having had the honor and pleasure to review over eighty records in 2016, choosing a dozen is a difficult task. There are featured blues and soul vocalists, which are maintaining the significance of these genres alive with the authentic talent and dedication required. Included are stimulating offerings from innovative fusion and experimental artists, as well as ...
Taeko Kunishima: Iridescent Clouds

There is an atmospheric element which Japanese musicians inherently weave throughout their compositions, giving their music a singular dimension which is readily identifiable. Acknowledged for her trademark lyricism, pianist Taeko Kunishima reflects upon the wonders of nature on Iridescent Clouds, offering elegant improvised passages encased in a meditative concept. Accompanied again by Clive Bell, ...
Dusk
Featuring the music of Taeko Kunishima
Duration: 7:26
Return to Life
Featuring the music of Taeko Kunishima
Duration: 10:52
Taeko Kunishima Quintet CD Launch
Featuring the music of Taeko Kunishima
Duration: 17:32
Take Five With Taeko Kunishima

Meet Taeko Kunishima: Taeko Kunishima started playing piano at seven. Particularly taken by Mozart and Beethoven, she later studied classical piano performance at university. On hearing Miles Davis for the first time, her direction changed, leading her to explore the music of many different jazz artists, and to develop her own improvisatory technique whilst ...
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All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Taeko Kunishima - Late Autumn giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on September 29th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Taeko Kunishima at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! About Taeko Kunishima Taeko ...