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The Release of
Takeshi Asai's New Album "Quartet Vol. I"

Artwork

Release Concert / Video

Personel

Hashem Assadullahi | alto sax
Takeshi Asai | piano
Bob Gingery | bass
Brian Woodruff | drums

Recorded on March 14, 15 and September 5 at DTC Recording Studio of New York

Tracks

1. L'exode (4:41) Takeshi Asai
2. Toine Lake (6:39) Bob Gingery
3. Hoowee (9:30) Takeshi Asai
4. Minor Holiday (7:16) Hashem Assadullahi
5. Adagio (6:59) Takeshi Asai
6. Cha Cha de Nada (6:45) Brian Woodruff
7. Flutas y Plantas (3:47) Takeshi Asai
8. A. (2:42) Takeshi Asai
9. On-Hold Music (7:07) Takeshi Asai

Total Duration 59:22

Album Reviews

Paris-Move

"this quartet showcases all its musical capabilities with singular elegance."

"Hashem Assadullahi's alto sax’s contribution is another flash of genius from this immense pianist that is Takeshi Asai."

"The title “Toine Lake”, composed by Bob Gingery opens the door to a superb solo from this genius bassist."

Full Review in Paris-Move

November 17, 2024

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Jazz2Love

"Asai's 2024 release Quartet Vol. 1 is a memoir set to music. The compositions will stir audiences to reflect, to escape, and to daydream, maybe even reliving some of their own memories."

"gamut of pyrotechnics"

Full Review in Jazz2love

November 3, 2024

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Artes Publishing

ポップな感性が前面に出たみずみずしく多幸感あふれるアルバム (Japanese)

Vibrant and joyful album featuring Pop sensitivity in front (English)

Full Article

November 6, 2024

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Radio Play

World Premiere at Totally Wired Radio, London UK

Station website

October 13, 2024

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Announcement

Weekly NY Seikatsu

October 13, 2024

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Press Release

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Label: Fono Bono Records
Release Date: November 1, 2024

October 25, 2024

DTC Music Productions New York is extremely proud to announce the release of a new album from New York jazz pianist Takeshi Asai. The album, which is titled "Quartet Vol. I" is his forth album from the Fono Bono Records, 21st in his discgraphy, and the first with his quartet.

The quartet features alto saxophonist Hashem Assadullahi, pianist and leader Takeshi Asai, long-time collaborators bassist Bob Gingery and drummer Brian Woodruff. The album consists of the original compositions by all four members, which adds vivid colors and variations in style to the album.

It was recorded at Takeshi’s own DTC Recording Studio of New York in 2024.

Official Release date: November 1, 2024 in digital and as a CD.

Album Release Concert/Party: October 25, 9 pm at Fiction Brooklyn
Official site of the album: ta4vi.takeshiasai.com

Inquiry: Amy d’Harcourt
email: i@takeshiasai.com
Label: Fono Bono Records
DTC Music Productions New York

Amy d’Harcourt
Assisting Manager, DTC Music Productions New York

Quotes on Takeshi Asai

"Sheer beauty and grace"
(Jazz Times)

"He has the ‘it factor’ that makes the music absolutely incredible."
"A tremendous gift with melody, a slick harmonic sense and deep improvisational palette."
(CJ Shearn of Jazz View NY)

"The Music, once listened to, will never disappear from our lives."
Babskim Uchem