Miki Yamanaka Trio - Tucson Jazz Festival
Miki released a record with the trio plus a special guest, Mark Turner on tenor saxophone called “Shades Of Rainbow” in 2023 from Cellar Live Records, which received high reviews, and lots of radio playing in all over the United States. The trio has just recorded a new album called “Chance” at the legendary studio, Van Gelder Studio in NJ. “Chance” highlights her love of Jazz music, songs from Fats Waller to Kenny Kirkland, George Cables etc… This show will be the celebration of the release!
MIKI YAMANAKA – Piano
35-year old Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leading personalities of her generation on the piano and beyond. Critics laud her “light, expressive touch and solidly crafted, mainstream approach” – Mike Jurkovic (All About Jazz), while audiences delight in not only her playing, but her vibrant personality as well. Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums as a leader; her most recent and most celebrated release, “Shades Of Rainbow” (Cellar Music), features Jazz masters Mark Turner and her NYC rhythm section, Tyrone Allen and Jimmy Macbride. Additionally, Miki has emerged as a leader of the “New York Scene” via her notable residencies at mainstay West Village sister clubs Smalls and Mezzrow. During the pandemic, she developed a successful in-home live-streaming weekly concert series cleverly titled “Miki’s Mood” where she features a veritable who’s who of NYC talent (including her husband and frequent collaborator – drummer Jimmy Macbride). The series showcases her vast knowledge of Jazz standards and tunes, often featuring themed offerings of various composers from both the Great American Songbook as well as iconic Jazz composers. As a sideman, Yamanaka has worked with Jazz luminaries such as alto saxophonist Antonio Hart who posits “Miki will be recognized as one of the most exceptional artists of her generation, as she is already one of the most talented and dedicated musicians from Japan.” Other notable bands she currently works in include the Harish Raghavan Quintet and The Mingus Bigband. One of her most respected mentors on piano and organ (Yamanaka also performs on organ frequently), Larry Goldings, once mused, “If only I could have Miki Yamanaka comp behind me!” – a compliment of the highest order from one master pianist to another. She has a myriad of glowing reviews from her recorded work and the iconic Downbeat Jazz magazine has repeatedly awarded her albums high marks.
TYRONE ALLEN – Bass
Born and raised in Temple Hills, MD, Tyrone Allen II is recognized internationally as an exceptional upright and electric bassist. Taking instruction from his father who taught in DC public schools, Tyrone developed an ear for music very early on. He studied Jazz and Classical music at Eastman School of Music under Jeff Campbell and James VanDemark respectively, then went on to attend the Berklee College of Music. There he received a Masters of Music from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. Tyrone now resides in Brooklyn, NY and is making an impact on the NYC music scene across genres. Some notables he’s played with include the late, great Ralph Peterson, Terri- Lynne Carrington, Gerald Clayton, George Garzone, Jazzmeia Horn, and Jerry Bergonzi. Most recently Tyrone has been performing and recording with Grammy Award winner Sullivan Fortner, and playing on the Tony Award winning Broadway show Moulin Rouge.
JIMMY MACBRIDE – Drums
Since moving to New York in 2009, drummer Jimmy Macbride has established himself as one of the most exciting, creative, and in-demand young voices on his instrument. In 2020, he was named as one of “25 For the Future” by Downbeat Magazine. He graduated from the Juilliard School in 2013 and since finishing his studies, Macbride has worked some of the most important voices in jazz, including Terence Blanchard, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jimmy Greene, Kevin Hays, and Steve Nelson. A testament to his artistic range and willingness to be part of any musical situation, Jimmy can be seen performing and touring regularly with a wide variety of artists and groups, encompassing a vast array of styles. Some of these include Manuel Valera, Samuel Torres, Troy Roberts, Michael Rodriguez, Marshall Gilkes, Mike Moreno, Dave Kikoski, Nir Felder, Yotam Silberstein, Eldar Djangirov, and his wife and frequent collaborator Miki Yamanaka, among many others. An active recording artist, Macbride has appeared on over 60 albums as a sideman to date.
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