Asuka Kakitani

June 12th at ShapeShifter Lab

Asuka — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:21:30 +0000

I’m excited about we’ll return to the ShapeShifter Lab on Wednesday, June 12th! It’ll be a triple bill with two amazing bands, Nathan Parker Smith Large Ensemble and JC Sanford Orchestra. It’ll be a fun night. I hope to you can join us:)

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Jazz Times Community Article (Review of Bloom)

Asuka — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:20:13 +0000

“Kakitani’s distinctive compositions and richly textured and illuminating arrangements have various inspirations, including the natural world, a Matisse painting, Japanese folk songs, and a favorite Hemingway novel. ” —Scott Albin

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Tea Lounge on Monday April 29th

Asuka — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:04:49 +0000

AKJO will be back to Tea Lounge on Monday April 29th! Come celebrate International Jazz Day Eve with us! I’m excited to return to Tea Lounge with these great musicians. We’ll be playing some music from our new CD “Bloom” and also premiering a brand new composition. Please come by if you are around. Thank [...]

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Jazz Weekly (Review of Bloom)

Asuka — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:08:37 +0000

“Wondrous mix of sounds, rhythms, solo instruments and voices. ” — George W. Harris

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JAZZ TOKYO (Review of Bloom) JAPAN

Asuka — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:11:47 +0000

”実際に全曲を繰り返し聴くことで、ここでの高度なオーケストレーションとアンサンブルの磁力に次第に引きつけられる、そんな快感を私は久し振りに体験した。いったん咲き乱れるお花畑に足を踏み入れると、垣谷明日香の創りだすオーケストレーションの多彩さ、テクスチュアの豊かさ、「ひらいた、ひらいた」や「とんぼのめがね」を新たに甦らせたアイディアの斬新さとペンの冴えが、鮮やかな色彩と自然の移り変わりを活写するような響きをたたえて目や耳に飛び込んでくる。その結果、全感覚を総動員して聴く喜びを体験する至福が待っている。” — 悠　雅彦 (JAZZTOKYO)

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Musica Jazz marzo 2013 (Review of Bloom) ITALY

Asuka — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:45:36 +0000

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All About Jazz (Review of Bloom)

Asuka — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:09:47 +0000

“…it’s clear that Kakitami knows her way around a big band and can bring out the best in an ensemble. That she does so on Bloom is a tribute to her unfolding expertise and vision.” —JACK BOWERS

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Jazz & Tzaz Magazine (Review of Bloom) GREEK

Asuka — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:15:42 +0000

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WGMC Jazz 90.1 interview

Asuka — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:05:04 +0000

My music and short interview will be featured on WGMC Jazz 90.1 today at 9pm (EST)! Their spring pledge drive is now underway, and it’s $20,355 to go! Please help take Jazz 90.1 further by calling 585-966-5299! http://www.jazz901.org/listen-live/

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Gapplegate Music Review (Review of Bloom)

Asuka — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:22:43 +0000

“Bloom is what Ms. Kakitani is doing. She is showing herself as a beautiful musical flower. And she is giving us some very lovely new big band compositions. This is a happy thing!” — Grego Applegate Edwards

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