{"product_id":"4988031900499","title":"Chihiro Yamanaka Happy-Go-Lucky (Regular Edition) (SHM-CD) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents: [Regular Edition: SHM-CD] Celebrating 25 Years in Her Music Career: A fulfilling new work that condenses the sound of jazz pianist Chihiro Yamanaka. Chihiro Yamanaka, a leading Japanese jazz pianist based in New York and active worldwide, celebrates her 25th anniversary in her music career this year, following her 20th anniversary of her major debut last year. This marks her second consecutive anniversary year. To commemorate this brilliant journey, her new album \"Happy-Go-Lucky\" is being released. This work is a culmination of her career, bringing together repertoire that Yamanaka, who has been active on the front lines of live performances for 25 years, wishes to share with everyone now, from songs she has been performing live since her debut to staples that grace her current stages. The music she has honed on stage for many years and nurtured together with her fans is vividly portrayed with her current sensibilities and performance style. This album features a diverse range of jazz classics, including Keith Jarrett's \"Memories of Tomorrow,\" Carla Bley's \"Lawns,\" Bill Evans\/Miles Davis's \"Blue in Green,\" George Russell's \"Living Time Event V,\" Eliane Ilias's \"Impulsive,\" and George Gershwin's \"Summertime.\" It also includes vibrant Brazilian tracks like Hamilton Godoy's \"Choro,\" Julian \"J3PO\" Pollack's \"Silver Lining,\" Yamanaka's original composition \"Beverly,\" and \"Jingle Bells.\" Yamanaka's bold yet meticulous arrangements weave together these numbers from different eras and styles, creating an album that transcends genres and generations. The band members are Yoshi Waki ??(bass) and John Davis (drums), who have supported Yamanaka's music for many years. Centered around Yamanaka's versatile piano and keyboard playing, the album unfolds with a powerful groove and tight interplay. This anniversary work is packed with highlights, vividly capturing the \"present\" of Chihiro Yamanaka, who continues to evolve while looking back on her 25-year career. The limited edition will be released in two formats: UHQCD + DVD, and the regular edition will be SHM-CD. The DVD included in the limited edition contains recordings from the \"Chihiro Yamanaka New York Trio Tour 2023,\" held on September 28, 2023, at the Iwaki Arts and Culture Exchange Center Arios Small Theater, to commemorate the release of her new album \"Dolce Vita.\" It is a valuable live video that allows you to enjoy the thrilling performance of the Chihiro Yamanaka Trio and the energy unique to the stage. A tour in support of her new album \"Happy-Go-Lucky\" is also planned, starting with performances at Blue Note Tokyo on October 15th and 16th. Media Reviews and More: Based in New York and active worldwide, Chihiro Yamanaka is one of Japan's leading jazz pianists. Following the 20th anniversary of her major debut in 2025, this year marks the 25th anniversary of her music career, making it two consecutive anniversary years. To commemorate this brilliant journey, her new album \"Happy-Go-Lucky\" has been released. This album is a culmination of her work, bringing together repertoire that Yamanaka, who has been active on the front lines of live performances for 25 years, wishes to share with everyone now, from songs she has been performing live since her debut to staples that grace her current stages. She vividly portrays the music she has honed on stage for many years and nurtured together with her fans, with her current sensibilities and performance style. The band members are Yoshi Waki ??(bass) and John Davis (drums), who have supported Yamanaka's music for many years. Centered around Yamanaka's versatile piano and keyboard playing, they unfold a powerful groove and tight interplay. This anniversary album is packed with highlights, vividly capturing the \"present\" state of Chihiro Yamanaka, who continues to evolve while looking back on her 25-year journey. (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67607364501813,"sku":"4988031900499","price":6050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51lqYDEP2zL._AC.jpg?v=1790817078","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4988031900499","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}