Full of inventiveness and a sense of adventure...
Over his 20 years as a jazz pianist, Keigo Hirakawa has transformed himself into an artist with vision and a unique sense of expression. Born in Japan and raised in Ohio, he was trained in New York, Boston, and Princeton under the mentorship of Danilo Perez, Cecil McBee, Anthony Branker and several others. His other career, as a professor of electrical & computer engineering, brought him back to Ohio where he's also found inspiration in the region's rich musical scene. His eight highly crafted compositions come to life under the hands of the musicians who inspired them - the dynamic Detroit-based rhythm duo of drummer Alex White and master bassist Bob Hurst, along with Cincinnati's Brandon Scott Coleman on guitar and Detroit reed master Rafael Statin.
Track Listing:
1. Pixel 10:12
2. Far Above 8:11
3. Home Somewhere 11:53
4. Origami Beetle 7:35
5. Unmarked Path 8:10
6. Yaw Pitch Roll 6:35
7. Dreaming Awake 6:08
8. Change of Plans 7:44
All compositions by Keigo Hirakawa | BMI, except (7), by Brandon Scott Coleman | ASCAP
Performers:
Rafael Statin - saxophone, flute (5), bass clarinet (5,7)
Keigo Hirakawa - piano
Brandon Scott Coleman - guitar
Robert Hurst - bass
Alex White - drums
Production Info:
Produced by Brandon Scott Coleman
Recorded by Geoff Michael / Assistant Engineer: Josef Deas
at Big Sky Recording, Ann Arbor, MI
August 8-9, 2022
Mixed by Brandon Scott Coleman at Golden Mean Studio
Mastered by Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering
Liner Notes by Gene Jackson
Front cover photo by Shon Curtis
Cover design & layout by John Bishop