“Keigo Hirakawa’s compositions and performance in this new album “Pixel” undoubtedly reflect today’s jazz musicians’ creative mindset. His accomplished piano playing is vibrant, current, and inspiring. I truly enjoy the various explorations and cohesive interplay between the great musicians. They deliver to the listener a masterful creativity that is direct and immersive. With the Detroit-based rhythm being served by highly acclaimed drummer Alex White (whose drumming I love!) and the veteran bass master Robert Hurst, and the additions of Cincinnati’s exquisite guitarist Brandon Scott Coleman and Detroit’s stellar reed master Rafael Statin, we clearly have the makings of a beautiful creative celebration which will leave you completely satisfied!”
– From the liner notes written by Gene Jackson
credits
released June 16, 2023
Keigo Hirakawa - piano
Rafael Statin - saxophone, flute (5), bass clarinet (5,7)
Brandon Scott Coleman - guitar
Robert Hurst - bass
Alex White - drums
All compositions by Keigo Hirakawa | BMI,
except (7), by Brandon Scott Coleman | ASCAP
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
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