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Category: Solo Piano

Solo Piano

Yukari Inoue: Sakura

March 3, 2020May 26, 2020 J Jazz Collector

Pianist Yukari Inoue’s Sakura from 2016 blooms with colorful variety as she jumps across genres as brightly as she hops around the keys. This is her first solo piano album, recorded with a beautiful sound in concert-hall quality. The pink … Continue reading Yukari Inoue: Sakura

Solo Piano

Seiji Endo: Genji Monogatari Volume 1

July 17, 2019December 8, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Through a beautiful piano sound with deep reverberations, Seiji Endo’s latest solo album releases atmospheric music as if arising from the dreams and memories of ancient Japan: Genji Monogatari Volume 1 features the pianist performing his original compositions with dramatic … Continue reading Seiji Endo: Genji Monogatari Volume 1

Solo Piano

Yuichiro Aratake: The Light Flows In

May 9, 2019March 30, 2020 J Jazz Collector

Yuichiro Aratake’s The Light Flows In is a solo piano collection which sets a calm, relaxing mood, offering peace through original songs and charming jazz and pop standards. With patience and sincerity, Aratake performs the pieces as slow ballads, reflecting … Continue reading Yuichiro Aratake: The Light Flows In

Solo Piano

Taihei Asakawa: Waltz For Debby

December 21, 2018December 13, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Although it may seem overly-ambitious to reinvent the classic 1961 Bill Evans Trio live recordings “Waltz For Debby” and “Sunday At The Village Vanguard”, pianist Taihei Asakawa boldly takes that challenge on his deeply fascinating and atmospheric avant-garde solo piano … Continue reading Taihei Asakawa: Waltz For Debby

Solo Piano

Michiyo Matsushita: Sally Gardens

October 24, 2018December 13, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Pianist Michiyo Matsushita’s Sally Gardens is a lively solo piano album featuring original compositions set against a few Irish folk songs and jazz standards. Through the rich, evocative music of folk music (“Sally Gardens”, “Paddy Ryan’s Dream”), Matsushita’s playing is … Continue reading Michiyo Matsushita: Sally Gardens

Solo Piano

Seiji Endo: Sakura Meditation

October 21, 2018December 13, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Sakura Meditation from pianist Seiji Endo is a gorgeous collection of evocative solo piano pieces. Though ten original compositions, Endo searches for the perfect phrase and dramatic touch to draw out emotion from these lush, beautifully pure compositions. With most … Continue reading Seiji Endo: Sakura Meditation

Solo Piano

Yuya Wakai: Images

April 26, 2018December 13, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Joyful notes flow effortlessly from pianist Yuya Wakai as he confidently opens his solo piano album Images. His exuberance is catchy as he flies over chord changes in a bounding, colorful manner that is at times reminiscent of Keith Jarrett’s … Continue reading Yuya Wakai: Images

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Ken’ichiro Shinzawa: Piano Works

April 16, 2018December 13, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Ideal for peaceful, calming piano, Ken’ichiro Shinzawa’s Piano Works features seven original compositions with a sweet purity in the musical message. The slow, melodic music conveys a pure innocence, almost evoking Japanese Studio Ghibli movies with scenes of happy animated … Continue reading Ken’ichiro Shinzawa: Piano Works

Solo Piano

Seiji Endo: Circle For Peace

February 17, 2018December 8, 2019 J Jazz Collector

Seiji Endo, a poet at the piano, releases his second solo piano album of original compositions. Mostly a solo album, a children’s choir also joins briefly, reminding one of the childlike purity and hopefulness conceived here. With sincerity evident from … Continue reading Seiji Endo: Circle For Peace

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