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Hiromi: Move
by Glenn Astarita
Keyboardist Hiromi once again reaps the benefits of her superstar rhythmic section, drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto, David Gilmour) and contrabassist Anthony Jackson (Paul Simon, Chick Corea, Steely Dan). A largely acoustic set, she yields an action-packed schema, teeming with intricately designed arrangements while zooming in for the kill on many occasions. However, Hiromi's breadth ...
Tetsu Saitoh: Strings & The Moon
by Eyal Hareuveni
Japanese double bass master Testsu Saitoh is relatively unknown outside Japan. Most of his discography was released by small Japanese labels, including his own, Travessia, and naturally most of his collaborations are with East Asian musicians. Though he played and recorded with Western musicians, including fellow double bass players, as on the double bass quartet tribute ...
Kazuhisa Uchihashi and Tatsuya Yoshida: Barisshee
by Eyal Hareuveni
Since its inception, the Tzadik label has continued to introduce musicians from the vibrant Japanese underground scene. Prolific drummer Tatsuya Yoshida is one of the most famous, active in countless outfits--most of them duos and trios. Guitarist Kazuhisa Uchihashi, who now resides in Berlin, is a close collaborator, guesting in Yoshida's legendary Ruins, recording a series ...
New York Pianist/Singer Daryl Sherman In Tokyo Debut
Making her Japan debut Daryl Sherman-singer,pianist, internationally heralded recording artist performs nightly at Tableaux Lounge in Tokyo until February 27. Located in chic Daikanyama area, the late night haven presents jazz Monday through Saturday from 8:30 pm -12. Joining her on this special stint is Koji Tetsui, bass and Paul Florea, violin. A Manhattan mainstay, Daryl ...
Natsuki Tamura/Satoko Fujii: Muku
by Hrayr Attarian
The restlessly innovative husband and wife team of trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and pianist Satoko Fujii have produced some of the most intriguing and invigorating music to come out of Japan. Although rooted in the jazz idiom, their explorations are on universal themes, drawing upon a variety of inspirations. Their work is primarily improvised, but not in ...
Gato Libre: Forever
by Hrayr Attarian
Innovative trumpeter Natsuki Tamura is a creative artist with a wide repertoire that draws as much from modern improvised music as it does jazz and world folk heritages. Often a key collaborator in wife/pianist Satoko Fujii' inimitable ensembles, he emerges as a leader of the unique quartet Gato Libre on its fifth release, Forever.
Nils Petter Molvaer: Khmer
by Douglas Payne
Norwegian trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær's solo debut is a technospheric curiosity that suitably brings together the melodic grooves of William Orbit and the evocative ambiance of Mark Isham. Molvær, a new name to me, has actually been around for nearly two decades--as a member of the Scandinavian group Masqualero and in addition to working in both ...
