Musically Yours
June 22, 2005 on sale

1. Seven Steps to Heaven (Victor Feldman)
2. Brooklyn Boogaloo (Tim Collins)
3. Hazy Moon (Ayako Shirasaki)
4. Four in One (Thelonious Monk)
5. Quiet Now (Denny Zeitlin)
6. Un Poco Loco (Bud Powell)
7. Ayakology (Ayako Shirasaki)
8. Here's That Rainy Day (Jimmy Van Heusen)
9. It's All Right with Me (Cole Porter)
10. Lush Life -piano solo (Billy Strayhorn)

What's New Records (WNCJ-2148) / 2800yen (tax included)

Ayako Shirasaki (piano) / Matt Clohesy (bass) / Shinnosuke Takahashi (drums)

"The new recording of Ayako Shirasaki is full of invention and surprising twists. This record is a must have!!!" ---　Kenny Barron

Olaf Maikopf about Ayako Shirasaki's CD "Musically Yours" in Jazzthetik, Feb. 2010, page 59

"Several weeks ago, the classically trained pianist Ayako Shirasaki was to be experienced on German concert stages (presented by Jazzthetik).

Until now, there are five CDs to be heard from the japanese, but already some time in New York-based artist - "Musically Yours" is the penultimate. On this album published in 2005, Shirasaki offers two original compositions with her trio (bassist Matt Clohesy and drummer Shinnosuke Takahasi), pieces of her revered pianists Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell, and famous jazz standards like "Lush Life" and "Seven Steps To Heaven.

All of this being played with great technique and ingenuity at the highest technical level by the young musician. With her supple touch of the keys reminiscent of Tommy Flanagan, the swinging rhythmic feel of Bud Powell. But the best part for me is the apparent ease of her performance, that combines power and emotion together in harmony, which creates comforting goose bumps for me. And for fans of the solo piano Shirasakis most recent work "Home Alone" is recommended (which has been recorded in only two days)."

Now, this CD is available for purchase from this website. $20 (USA shipping included, $3+ for international) * 2 payment methods 1. Send a check to Ayako Shirasaki, and upon receipt, we will mail you the CD. 2. Pay through PayPal (addtional $1/each CD for transaction fee) To order, please send an email to blackcatmusic@hotmail.com by specifying 1. Which CD you want to order 2. Which payment method, Paypal or check 3. Your mailing address Then, we will email you an invoice.

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