https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/tags/shawna-yang/ Recent content in Shawna Yang on Jazz of Japan | Brian McCrory Hugo en Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/tcq-memories-of-t/ Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://mirror2.jazzofjapan.com/tcq-memories-of-t/ <p><em>Memories of T</em> is a 2017 recording from the group TCQ which brings together Japanese and Taiwanese musicians for a cross-cultural jazz collaboration. This quartet features Taiwanese alto sax player Shawna Yang and three musicians from Japan: Naoko Tanaka on piano, Daiki Yasukagawa on bass, and Takeshi Sakamoto on drums. Eight original tracks make up the playlist, two apiece from each member, with a convivial atmosphere running throughout. The music is straightforward and pleasant with swing and bossa grooves underpinning their polished modern jazz sound.</p>