What happens when classical music is merged with jazz? Takako Asahina. Tonight I’ve experienced one of the best pianist out there. I’m not fan of jazz music but merging this two difficult music was really amazing. Together with The Curacion Rhythm Section from New York, they waved a magical night.

Asked why Classical and Jazz :

( This is as far I can understand based from answer in Japanese)

” I wanted to create an original music that can be considered as my own. With classic no matter how I practice, it will never be considered as mine. Merging this two kinds of music , I tried to create a very rare and original music .”

And without doubt she did just that.

The cast:

• Takako Asahina ( Piano )
• Larry Ransom ( Drums )
• Freddie Snedecor ( Base )
• Eric Wiegmann ( Percussion )

The piece played ( as I can remember )

Stage1:

1. ?? with Keyboard
2. ?? with Keyboard
3. Musician in New York ( original )
4. Midnight in the City ( original )
5. Carmen

Stage 2

1. Chopin Waltz
2. ??
3. Percussion Solo
4. Tango ??
5. Left Alone
6. Encore ( original )

Location: Flamingo The Arusha in Nanba
(Picture will be posted later )

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