Who
Ayako Shirasaki CD Release Concert - solo piano

When

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

7:45pm
-
U$ 20

Where

smalls

183 West 10th St. at 7th Ave.
New York, NY, USA 10014

Other InfoCD Release Concert for the new live solo piano disc “Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg”

Ayako Shirasaki piano

My new autumn themed CD “Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg” is a solo piano live […]

Who	Ayako Shirasaki CD Release Concert - solo piano
When	Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:45pm - U$ 20
Where	smalls 183 West 10th St. at 7th Ave. New York, NY, USA 10014
Other Info	CD Release Concert for the new live solo piano disc "Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg" Ayako Shirasaki piano My new autumn themed CD "Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg" is a solo piano live recording of my performance at the Laeiszhalle Hamburg during my tour in Germany in fall 2009. Please read a raving review of that live performance here: World Class. - German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik and/or listen to audio samples using the following link. The last four tracks are spontaneous audience requests for encores. amazon.com order page with audio samples Official release and radio add date is Sept. 7, 2010. On that date the three winners will also be drawn and announced. So if you haven't done so yet, subscribe to my free newsletter at www.ayakoshirasaki.com to be among the winners. Regardless where in the world you are, free shipping is included :) Help to make "Falling Leaves" a success by sharing this newsletter with your friends, ok? Thank you! Just in case you like to get the CD right now without having to wait until the official release date: my newsletter subscribing fans only have the chance to order the CD right now by sending an E-Mail to office@janmatthies.com for US $ 14.99 + shipping only. The German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik had this to say about her 2009 tour: 'World class. Jazz improvisation at the highest level.' Marc Myers of JazzWax.com recently raved: "Listening to Ayako's upcoming 4th CD 'Falling Leaves ' solo piano live in Hamburg' you will quickly notice that Ayako has been most strongly influenced by bebop dynamos Bud Powell and Tommy Flanagan. But she also favors the hypersensitive Bill Evans and robust Phineas Newborn Jr." Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki has won many major prizes, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the Asakusa Jazz Competition. Ayako's professional career began at the tender age of 12, when she began appearing regularly at the 'J' jazz club in Tokyo. Her extraordinary talent was soon recognized by the jazz media, and she was featured in Japan's leading jazz magazine Swing Journal. Ayako, who now lives in New York, has performed at the Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy's Jazz Club etc. 'She's awfully good: rhapsodic when the material demands but still quite capable of swinging with Powellish drive.' - Paul Blair, Hot House Jazz Magazine Subscribe to Ayako's newsletter: e-mail:  Thank you and see you at the gig.

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Who
Ayako Shirasaki Help Save Puppet’s Jazz Bar Fund Raiser

When

Friday, August 27, 2010

9:00pm

Where

Puppet’s Jazz Bar

481 Fifth ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA 11215

Other InfoFund Raiser to save Puppets Jazz Bar. 5pm to 2am.

All night with different musicians
like Arturo O’Farrill, Alex Blake, Dred Scott, John McNeill, to name a few….

Ayako will be on from 9pm to 10pm.

Ayako Shirasaki ‘ […]

Who	Ayako Shirasaki Help Save Puppet's Jazz Bar Fund Raiser
When	Friday, August 27, 2010 9:00pm
Where	Puppet's Jazz Bar 481 Fifth ave Brooklyn, NY, USA 11215
Other Info	Fund Raiser to save Puppets Jazz Bar. 5pm to 2am. All night with different musicians like Arturo O'Farrill, Alex Blake, Dred Scott, John McNeill, to name a few.... Ayako will be on from 9pm to 10pm. Ayako Shirasaki ' piano bass TBA, Jaime Aff on ds Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the past 10 years. The German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik had this to say about her 2009 tour: 'World class. Jazz improvisation at the highest level.' Marc Myers of JazzWax.com recently raved: "Listening to Ayako's upcoming 4th CD 'Falling Leaves ' solo piano live in Hamburg'you will quickly notice that Ayako has been most strongly influenced by bebop dynamos Bud Powell and Tommy Flanagan. But she also favors the hypersensitive Bill Evans and robust Phineas Newborn Jr." Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki has won many major prizes, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the Asakusa Jazz Competition. Ayako's professional career began at the tender age of 12, when she began appearing regularly at the 'J' jazz club in Tokyo. Her extraordinary talent was soon recognized by the jazz media, and she was featured in Japan's leading jazz magazine Swing Journal. Ayako, who now lives in New York, has performed at the Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy's Jazz Club etc. 'She's awfully good: rhapsodic when the material demands but still quite capable of swinging with Powellish drive.' - Paul Blair, Hot House Jazz Magazine

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Who
Ayako Shirasaki Trio

When

Friday, July 23, 2010

9:00pm

Where

Puppet’s Jazz Bar

481 Fifth ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA 11215

Other Info$12 per set w/ a 2-item purchase minimum from 9p-1a.

Ayako Shirasaki – piano
Yoshi Waki on bass, Jaime Aff on ds

Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with […]

Who	Ayako Shirasaki Trio
When	Friday, July 23, 2010 9:00pm
Where	Puppet's Jazz Bar 481 Fifth ave Brooklyn, NY, USA 11215
Other Info	$12 per set w/ a 2-item purchase minimum from 9p-1a. Ayako Shirasaki – piano Yoshi Waki on bass, Jaime Aff on ds Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the past 10 years. The German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik had this to say about her 2009 tour: “World class. Jazz improvisation at the highest level.” Marc Myers of JazzWax.com recently raved: "Listening to Ayako's upcoming 4th CD “Falling Leaves – solo piano live in Hamburg”you will quickly notice that Ayako has been most strongly influenced by bebop dynamos Bud Powell and Tommy Flanagan. But she also favors the hypersensitive Bill Evans and robust Phineas Newborn Jr." Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki has won many major prizes, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the Asakusa Jazz Competition. Ayako's professional career began at the tender age of 12, when she began appearing regularly at the “J” jazz club in Tokyo. Her extraordinary talent was soon recognized by the jazz media, and she was featured in Japan's leading jazz magazine Swing Journal. Ayako, who now lives in New York, has performed at the Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy’s Jazz Club etc. “She’s awfully good: rhapsodic when the material demands but still quite capable of swinging with Powellish drive.” - Paul Blair, Hot House Jazz Magazine Subscribe to Ayako's newsletter: e-mail:  Thank you and see you at the gig.

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Who
Ayako Shirasaki Trio

When

Saturday, July 3, 2010

8:00pm

Where

The Falcon

197 Old Post Rd
Marlboro, NY, USA 12542

Other InfoAyako Shirasaki (piano) & Yoshi Waki (bass) & Shinnosuke Takahashi (drums)

Ayako Shirasaki ‘ piano
Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the past […]

Who	Ayako Shirasaki Trio
When	Saturday, July 3, 2010 8:00pm
Where	The Falcon 197 Old Post Rd Marlboro, NY, USA 12542
Other Info	Ayako Shirasaki (piano) & Yoshi Waki (bass) & Shinnosuke Takahashi (drums) Ayako Shirasaki ' piano Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the past 10 years. The German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik had this to say about her 2009 tour: 'World class. Jazz improvisation at the highest level.' Marc Myers of JazzWax.com recently raved: "Listening to Ayako's upcoming 4th CD 'Falling Leaves ' solo piano live in Hamburg' you will quickly notice that Ayako has been most strongly influenced by bebop dynamos Bud Powell and Tommy Flanagan. But she also favors the hypersensitive Bill Evans and robust Phineas Newborn Jr." Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki has won many major prizes, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the Asakusa Jazz Competition. Ayako's professional career began at the tender age of 12, when she began appearing regularly at the 'J' jazz club in Tokyo. Her extraordinary talent was soon recognized by the jazz media, and she was featured in Japan's leading jazz magazine Swing Journal. Ayako, who now lives in New York, has performed at the Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy's Jazz Club etc. 'She's awfully good: rhapsodic when the material demands but still quite capable of swinging with Powellish drive.' - Paul Blair, Hot House Jazz Magazine Subscribe to Ayako's newsletter: e-mail:  Thank you and see you at the gig.

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Who
Ayako Shirasaki Trio

When

Thursday, July 1, 2010

8:00pm

Where

Miles’ Cafe

12 E. 52nd St.
New York, NY, USA 10022

Other InfoAyako Shirasaki (piano) & Yoshi Waki (bass) & Shinnosuke Takahashi (drums)

Ayako Shirasaki ‘ piano
Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the […]

Who	Ayako Shirasaki Trio
When	Thursday, July 1, 2010 8:00pm
Where	Miles' Cafe 12 E. 52nd St. New York, NY, USA 10022
Other Info	Ayako Shirasaki (piano) & Yoshi Waki (bass) & Shinnosuke Takahashi (drums) Ayako Shirasaki ' piano Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the past 10 years. The German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik had this to say about her 2009 tour: 'World class. Jazz improvisation at the highest level.' Marc Myers of JazzWax.com recently raved: "Listening to Ayako's upcoming 4th CD 'Falling Leaves ' solo piano live in Hamburg' you will quickly notice that Ayako has been most strongly influenced by bebop dynamos Bud Powell and Tommy Flanagan. But she also favors the hypersensitive Bill Evans and robust Phineas Newborn Jr." Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki has won many major prizes, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the Asakusa Jazz Competition. Ayako's professional career began at the tender age of 12, when she began appearing regularly at the 'J' jazz club in Tokyo. Her extraordinary talent was soon recognized by the jazz media, and she was featured in Japan's leading jazz magazine Swing Journal. Ayako, who now lives in New York, has performed at the Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy's Jazz Club etc. 'She's awfully good: rhapsodic when the material demands but still quite capable of swinging with Powellish drive.' - Paul Blair, Hot House Jazz Magazine Subscribe to Ayako's newsletter: e-mail:  Thank you and see you at the gig.

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Who
Ayako Shirasaki Jazz Journalists Association’s 14th annual JJA Jazz Awards Gala

When

Monday, June 14, 2010

3:30pm

Where

City Winery

155 Varick Street
New York, NY, USA 10013

Other InfoAyako Shirasaki - Solo Piano - will be the opening performance for the Jazz Journalists Association’s 14th annual JJA Jazz Awards Gala.

Ayako Shirasaki ‘ piano
Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist […]

Who	Ayako Shirasaki Jazz Journalists Association's 14th annual JJA Jazz Awards Gala
When	Monday, June 14, 2010 3:30pm
Where	City Winery 155 Varick Street New York, NY, USA 10013
Other Info	Ayako Shirasaki - Solo Piano - will be the opening performance for the Jazz Journalists Association's 14th annual JJA Jazz Awards Gala. Ayako Shirasaki ' piano Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the past 10 years. The German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik had this to say about her 2009 tour: 'World class. Jazz improvisation at the highest level.' Marc Myers of JazzWax.com recently raved: "Listening to Ayako's upcoming 4th CD 'Falling Leaves ' solo piano live in Hamburg' you will quickly notice that Ayako has been most strongly influenced by bebop dynamos Bud Powell and Tommy Flanagan. But she also favors the hypersensitive Bill Evans and robust Phineas Newborn Jr." Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki has won many major prizes, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the Asakusa Jazz Competition. Ayako's professional career began at the tender age of 12, when she began appearing regularly at the 'J' jazz club in Tokyo. Her extraordinary talent was soon recognized by the jazz media, and she was featured in Japan's leading jazz magazine Swing Journal. Ayako, who now lives in New York, has performed at the Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy's Jazz Club etc. 'She's awfully good: rhapsodic when the material demands but still quite capable of swinging with Powellish drive.' - Paul Blair, Hot House Jazz Magazine Subscribe to Ayako's newsletter: e-mail:  Thank you and see you at the gig.

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Who
Ayako Shirasaki Trio

When

Friday, June 4, 2010

9:00pm

Where

Puppet’s Jazz Bar

481 Fifth ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA 11215

Other Info$12 per set w/ a 2-item purchase minimum from 9p-1a.

Ayako Shirasaki – piano
Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the past 10 years.

The […]

Who	Ayako Shirasaki Trio
When	Friday, June 4, 2010 9:00pm
Where	Puppet's Jazz Bar 481 Fifth ave Brooklyn, NY, USA 11215
Other Info	$12 per set w/ a 2-item purchase minimum from 9p-1a. Ayako Shirasaki – piano Jazz pianist and composer Ayako Shirasaki, a frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions, has been sharing her dramatic improvisational approach with listeners worldwide for the past 10 years. The German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik had this to say about her 2009 tour: “World class. Jazz improvisation at the highest level.” Marc Myers of JazzWax.com recently raved: "Listening to Ayako's upcoming 4th CD “Falling Leaves – solo piano live in Hamburg”you will quickly notice that Ayako has been most strongly influenced by bebop dynamos Bud Powell and Tommy Flanagan. But she also favors the hypersensitive Bill Evans and robust Phineas Newborn Jr." Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki has won many major prizes, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the Asakusa Jazz Competition. Ayako's professional career began at the tender age of 12, when she began appearing regularly at the “J” jazz club in Tokyo. Her extraordinary talent was soon recognized by the jazz media, and she was featured in Japan's leading jazz magazine Swing Journal. Ayako, who now lives in New York, has performed at the Blue Note, Birdland, Dizzy’s Jazz Club etc. “She’s awfully good: rhapsodic when the material demands but still quite capable of swinging with Powellish drive.” - Paul Blair, Hot House Jazz Magazine Subscribe to Ayako's newsletter: e-mail:  Thank you and see you at the gig.

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