Bass Solo Recording with Mark Urness

I’m thrilled to announce an upcoming bass solo recording collaboration with the amazing bassist Mark Urness.

This album, inspired by the garden and its ecosystem, explores the intricate balance of nature through sound, where stillness meets motion, and simplicity holds profound depth. Each piece is a sonic reflection of the interconnected life forms and changing seasons that shape the garden’s quiet drama.

Mark’s extraordinary musicality and sensitivity bring these compositions to life in intimate and unexpected ways. His ability to weave lyricism and texture into the voice of the bass has been deeply inspiring to me throughout this creative process. I can’t wait to share more with you soon. Stay tuned for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes moments, and updates as this project blossoms.

Asuka Kakitani is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.