“Ayako Shirasaki added the final touches to an evening of piano virtuoso expression with an exceptionally playful yet respectful interpretation of Dizzy Gillespie’s “Con Alma” then turning in a charming performance on the classical-waltz standard “Someday My Prince Will Come.”
For the finale piece of the set and concert, the lady challenges herself on a complicated […]

Olaf Maikopf about Ayako Shirasaki’s CD “Musically Yours” in Jazzthetik, Feb. 2010, page 59
“Several weeks ago, the classically trained pianist Ayako Shirasaki was to be experienced on German concert stages (presented by Jazzthetik).
Until now, there are five CDs to be heard from the japanese, but already some time in New York-based artist - “Musically Yours” […]

Ayako’s solo version of “Sleigh ride” is featured in Marian McPartland’s new Piano Jazz Holiday Special show from the 18th Dec. 2009.
Marian McPartland: “She played one of the most accelerating versions of this tune that I ever heard.”
Click here to give Ayako a listen, “Sleigh ride” starts at: 41:55 min.
Happy Holidays!

 Nabil Atassi about Ayako Shirasaki’s concerts in Hamburg for the German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik, Dec. 2009, page 66
“Improvisation, interpretation or composition? This question arises from the possibility of being able to experience the jazz pianist Ayako Shirasaki on two consecutive evenings with completely different formations. The conditions of the two concerts in Hamburg could not […]

Al Jarreau, Alicia Keys, Brad Mehldau, Celine Dion, Diana Krall, Norah Jones and many more Top-Musicians recorded at the world famous Avatar Studios, New York City, Manhattan, U.S.A. .
Avatar Studios presented Ayako Shirasaki in their podcast from 13. July, 2006.
This show features piano jazz as performed by a very talented New York musician, Ayako Shirasaki. […]

After giving birth to her second child Ayako Shirasaki is now resuming her career with an appearance with her Trio at Flushing Town Hall on 15th Feb. 2009 before having her Germany debut participating in the International Jazz Solo Piano Festival taking place in Munich, Hamburg and Berlin.
Enjoy the show and get your tickets here: […]