Aya Takazawa - Crescent City Connection (2017)

Here we have the versatile and beautiful trumpeter Aya Takasawa's Debut Album. It is New Orleans recording with a luxurious membered quintet. Held at America's largest jazz festival, 47-year history Heritage & New Orleans Jazz Festival in 2016. Aya Takasawa appeared with her own band, and this is a recording taken from the festival’s star players. Based on the New Orleans tunes, the selection focused on the roots of each song, including the original songs of Aya Takasawa. There's no disputing, it is brilliant album showcasing an up-and-coming spectacular performer. Essential to all lovers of trumpet enhanced jazz music. 

King Records, KICJ-760, 2017
Recording 20th & 21st April, 2016 at Music Shed Studio, New Orleans 

Musicians:
Aya Takazawa - Trumpet, Arranger
Nami Kano - Alto Saxophone (#1,2,4,6)
Wessell Anderson - Alto Saxophone (#3,5,7-9)
Jesse McBride - Piano
Kengo Nakamura - Bass
Jason Marsalis - Drums, Vibraphone (#1)

Tracks:
1. Bubudy -Crescent City Connection {Aya Takazawa} (4:57)
2. St. Louis Blues {William Christopher Handy} (6:56)
3. My Poinciana {Aya Takazawa} (6:06)
4. FLD [Falling Down] {Aya Takazawa} (5:23)
5. When It's Sleepy Time Down South {Clarence Muse, Otis Rene, Leon Rene} (4:58)
6. Drizzlin' {Aya Takazawa} (6:19)
7. Mr. Clean {Weldon Irvine} (4:37)
8. Chicken Tails {Aya Takazawa} (5:44)
9. Herlin Homey Riley {Wessell Anderson} (6:00) 

Total Time: 51:03 

Credits:
Producer - Aya Takazawa
Recording Engineer - Ben Lorio
Mixing & Mastering - Takaaki Konno 

My Poinciana