https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/tags/%E4%B8%AD%E7%89%9F%E7%A4%BC%E8%B2%9E%E5%89%87/ Recent content in 中牟礼貞則 on Jazz of Japan | Brian McCrory Hugo en Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/fumika-asari-introducin/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/fumika-asari-introducin/ <p>Fumika Asari’s first album is <em>Introducin’</em> from 2020, a satisfying debut with a mix of players, combinations, and a to-the-point title with a respectful nod to classic jazz album titles. The beautiful sound of acoustic jazz matches well with the young guitarist’s natural style and concept, jazz that shuns attention-seeking tricks and lofty effects in favor of a genuine, pared-down jazz feeling.</p> <figure><a href="L1230273x-1024.jpeg"> <img loading="lazy" src="L1230273x-1024.jpeg"/> </a> </figure> <p>From song to song, the combination of musicians and styles changes, shuffling between quartets, trios, and duos. Throughout, relaxed easiness and vintage swing arise from classy ensemble playing and spotlit guitar improvisation. As for the changing combos, a guitar quartet is featured on track #1 (guitar, piano, bass, drums), then a trio on #2 (guitar, bass, drums), a guitar &amp; guitar duo, a quartet, a trio, a guitar &amp; piano duo, a quartet (guitar, alto sax, trombone, bass), a sextet, and finally a guitar solo. This variation of players and combinations of instruments keeps things interesting while introducing Asari’s musical vision for her debut release.</p>