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Chihiro Yamanaka
Meet the artist
A jazz pianist from Kiryu in Japan's Gunma Prefecture. Her international career and trio recordings are distinguished by a strong touch, buoyant swing and an expansive harmonic vocabulary. A clear touch and layered phrases propel the whole trio.
Swing remains elastic in fast passages, while strong chords preserve a sense of melody. Standards and original pieces gain new expression through rhythmic placement and harmony. Exchanges with bass and drums drive the development beyond a display of piano technique, with quieter passages revealing a more delicate range of touch.
Where to start listening
On Outside by the Swing, follow the piano's momentum and the rhythm section's responses, keeping an ear on melodic phrasing even in fast pieces.
2005Outside by the Swing
Chihiro Yamanaka
A piano-trio recording that presents Chihiro Yamanaka's clear touch and buoyant swing. Fast-moving lines and responsive accompaniment make an energetic introduction to her playing.
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