“Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg”, the stunning new solo jazz piano album from frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions Ayako Shirasaki, has been released by Jan Matthies Records on September 7, 2010.

CD Reviews so far:
www.eJazzNews.com: “Falling Leaves is not your typical solo piano outing, it contains several magical moments listeners will turn to often.”
allaboutjazz-newyork: ‎”…a new jazz star in the making.”
www.jazzwax.com: “Ayako is fast on her way to becoming a leading jazz light and fresh voice in the crowded field of performing jazz piano stars.”

Get your copy here at cdbaby: Ayako Shirasaki - “Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg”

The CD has been recorded on October 17, 2009 at the Laeiszhalle Hamburg. The German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik had this to say about her 2009 tour: “World class. Jazz improvisation at the highest level.”

Liner Notes by Marc Myers who writes JazzWax.com, a daily blog that features interviews with jazz legends and commentary on legendary jazz recordings. He also writes on jazz for the Wall Street Journal.

1 - Confirmation - Charlie Parker
2 - In a sentimental mood - Duke Ellington
3 - Airegin - Sonny Rollins
4 - Mirror Mirror - Corea

Four Seasons Medley
5 - Sakura Sakura - Japanese Traditional
6 - Summertime - George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
7 - Falling Leaves - Ayako Shirasaki
8 - Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson

9 - Monkey Punch - Ayako Shirasaki
10 - Far Away - Ayako Shirasaki
11 - Nascimento - Barry Doyle Harris

Encore Request Medley 1
12 - Moonglow - Irving Mills, W Hudson
13 - My Romance - Richard Rodgers

Encore Request Medley 2
14 - Take Five - Paul Desmond
15 - St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins