Terai Naoko - Naoko'S - Japan CD

Credits:

Naoko Terai, Kitajima Naoki, Arayama Ryou, Nakaishi Yusuke, Len

Description:

Long-awaited new album by Japan's world-class jazz violinist after 4 years! The definitive album of the contemporary jazz violin scene. Japan's world-class "Queen of Jazz Violin" releases her first new album in four years. Naoko Terai is the most popular and talented violinist in Japan with her supple sensitivity and effervescent passion. This album was self-produced by Naoko Terai under the theme of "Healing and Hope," and was created with a strong desire for "healing" from the Corona disaster and "hope" for the future. Included in the album is "Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E MINOR," a jazz interpretation of a classic classical piece in addition to an original piece written especially for this album, which has received great acclaim in recent live performances. Emmanuel" by French musician Michel Colombier in a cover arrangement that could only be performed by the "Naoko Terai Quartet".In addition, "When a Man Loves a Woman," a collaboration with singer-songwriter "LEN," known for his Percy Sledge vocals, is also included. The members of the quartet are Naoki Kitajima, a pianist who also shows his talent as a composer and arranger; Ryo Arayama, a new-generation drummer who also arranges and composes; and Yusuke Nakaishi, a bassist who joined the quartet in 2021, three years after his first album participation. She leads her regular quartet." Naoko Terai, the "Queen of Jazz Violin," presents an ambitious work that can be considered the definitive album of the contemporary jazz violin scene!

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