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Takuya Kuroda
Meet the artist
A trumpeter based in New York, who blends jazz with soul, hip-hop, and Afrobeat. After working with José James, he develops his own unique music, focusing on rich tones and repetitive rhythms. A full, slightly grainy trumpet sings over repeating bass and drums.
Horns and keyboards make small changes within sustained grooves, bringing improvisation close to dance. Work with singers contributes an inviting melodic sensibility. An experience spanning Japan and New York places several musical languages in the same everyday vocabulary. Strong rhythm offers a welcoming route into the details of contemporary jazz solos and ensembles.
Where to start listening
Settle into the repeating bass and drums, then follow the lines drawn by the trumpet. The placement of short phrases is part of the music's appeal.
2014Rising Son
Takuya Kuroda
A Blue Note album produced by José James. It features a blend of jazz, soul, and Afrobeat rhythms. The album showcases a powerful and dynamic trumpet performance.
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2016Zigzagger
Takuya Kuroda
A piece that emphasizes repetitive rhythms and the unity of the band. The melody of the trumpet guides the flow of music, blending jazz, funk, and Afrobeat together.
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