Ayako Shirasaki in JazzTimes Feb. 2010 issue
Feb 23rd, 2010 | By Jan Matthies | Category: Press Ayako Shirasaki
Like Hiromi, Tokyo native Ayako Shirasaki (who currently resides in New York) was a classically trained prodigy who discovered jazz early (influences include Bud Powell and Art Tatum) and was soon amassing awards. Often playing with grand orchestral flourishes , she’s been praised for her intricate harmonies, strong melodic sense and powerfully rhythmic approach to piano. She has released two CDs, Existence and Home Alone.
Jeff Tamarkin about Ayako Shirasaki in JazzTimes, Feb. 2010, page 40.
