“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 rendition of Lennie Tristano’s “Lennie’s Pennies” running single-note and bass line runs with exceptional ease.”

- Edward Blanco in www.ejazznews.com / 15th Feb. 2010

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