Accomplished pianist Junichiro Ohkuchi leads a trio of solid veterans in the straight-ahead jazz tradition on his 2016 album Invisible. The trio works well together, demonstrating the equal partnership and careful intercommunication that occurs between professional jazz musicians. Evident throughout is a confident sense of risky looseness, with complete control of timing and notes, each member supporting and energizing one another.
The pianist Ohkuchi contributes three original songs (the opener is a highlight) with other tunes by Andrew Hill, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and others – undoubtedly influences on Ohkuchi’s piano style. The result is a skilled piano trio having a great time making high-caliber jazz.
Invisible by Junichiro Ohkuchi Trio
- Junichiro Ohkuchi - piano
- Yasushi Yoneki - bass
- Tamaya Honda - drums
Released in 2016 on Big Mouth Records as Invisible.
Japanese names: 大口純一郎 Ohkuchi Junichiro 米木康志 Yoneki Yasushi 本田珠也 Honda Tamaya
Audio and Video
- Excerpt from track #1: “Sopa de Ajo”