https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/tags/%E5%90%89%E7%94%B0%E8%B1%8A/ Recent content in 吉田豊 on Jazz of Japan | Brian McCrory Hugo en Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/koichi-hirata-introducing-koichi-hirata/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/koichi-hirata-introducing-koichi-hirata/ <p><em>Introducing Koichi Hirata</em> is the 2024 debut release from jazz guitarist Koichi Hirata. Hirata is a young, up-and-coming player who has established himself as a popular musician in the live Tokyo circuit, playing live often as a support musician or a leader at his own gigs and popular jazz jam sessions. His style is unadorned with a comfortably warm sound and style that immediately brings to mind the much-admired jazz guitarists of previous generations.</p> https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/george-nakajima-trio-first-touch/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/george-nakajima-trio-first-touch/ <p>On his debut album <em>First Touch</em> from 2021, George Nakajima delivers the curated sound of his jazz piano trio, thoughtfully balancing song choices and playing set modestly between modern edge and old-fashioned homage. Through its seven tracks, the album is easy to enjoy and runs for a satisfying 46 minutes.</p> <figure><a href="L1230237x-1024.jpeg"> <img loading="lazy" src="L1230237x-1024.jpeg"/> </a> </figure> <p>Joining the pianist are Nakajima’s long-time musical partners Yoshida Yutaka on bass and Masanori Ando on drums, a trio with a locked-in feeling created through years of performing together in Japan’s live scene.</p>