Takako Ines Asahina is a Japanese pianist and composer who internationally active classical music in her own style which is based.
After passing the Audition of the National Federation, she formed a band of drums (percussion), bass and piano after co-starring with solo recital and orchestra including Osaka Philharmonic. In addition to original songs, she plays songs that arrange Latin, jazz standards and classical themselves.
The characteristic of her music is a classic tension and exciting new rhythm. Even if you borrow the rhythm of jazz or latin, because the classic music is dense and high-tech at the root, it does not fit in existing genres, so she names her music "Neo Classic". Her liveshows in Osaka and Tokyo during her stay in Japan and the ones in United States (New York) were popular events and the tickets were sold out every time, especially for enthusiastic fans. In New York, in addition to a variety of audiences, by playing with various musicians, she expands the fan base and at the same time further evolve music.
★ Activity history ★
In 2006, Takako made her America debut (New York) when co-starring with Tom Grant, a pioneer of smooth jazz.
At the Steinway Hall, Carnegie Hall in New York, she held a concert of her band Curacion Rhythm Section. She enchanted the audience with a powerful delicate piano performance, it got popular.
In 2012, Takako created album Neo Classic at Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York. She held a CD release commemorative Japan tour in Tokyo and other 4 cities.
★ CD / DVD ★
◇ 1998 CD "Piano of Healing"
◇ 1999 CD "Moonlight's Death"
◇ 2006 DVD "My New York Sound"
◇ 2008 CD "Musician in New York"
◇ 2012 CD "Neo Classic" released.
There is no schedule or ticket right now.
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