https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/tags/%E4%B8%8A%E6%9D%91%E8%A8%88%E4%B8%80%E9%83%8E/ Recent content in 上村計一郎 on Jazz of Japan | Brian McCrory Hugo en Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/yukiko-hayakawa-trio-gallery/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/yukiko-hayakawa-trio-gallery/ <p><em>Gallery</em> is the 2008 debut release from jazz pianist Yukiko Hayakawa’s trio, an all-original outing with seven tracks clocking in at 44 minutes . Overall somewhat dark and musing, the music conveys mystery with pensive touches of nostalgia and grace.</p> <figure><a href="L1200617-1024.jpg"> <img loading="lazy" src="L1200617-1024.jpg"/> </a> </figure> <p>Recorded with a live and echoey sound, the trio locks in with opening tracks “Mirage” and “Montmartre” setting up a smoky, laid-back atmosphere which runs through the album. The third tune “Happy Days” lifts the mood lightly with a swingy bounce, then “One Night” flirts with trembly space on a slow ballad. “Horoscope” is a funkier 4/4 tune, “Snow Crystal” drifts around with light delicacy, and the final track “Desier” features Hayakawa playing solo piano on an original showcase theme.</p>