Shades Of Rainbow, by Miki Yamanaka

Shades Of Rainbow

by Miki Yamanaka

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Kusistency Full of catchy and calming tunes to get things done. Instruments came together so well. Favorite track: Gin.

bee8383 I love this album, but the only thing I'm confused about is on other platforms it says there's 8 songs, but here there are 7 bit confusing. Otherwise, one of my favorite albums Favorite track: Early Morning.

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1.	That Ain't Betty 05:27	buy track
2.	Early Morning 07:56	buy track
3.	Shades Of Rainbow 09:05	buy track
4.	Uh Oh 03:53	buy track
5.	Song For Mary Lou 07:09	buy track
6.	Clam 03:34	buy track
7.	Gin 05:30	buy track
8.	Oatmeal 08:10	buy track

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Tyrone Allen and Jimmy Macbride have been playing with me fairly often for the last few years. I had never felt this much comfort playing with other musicians before, in the sense of being truly me, feeling free. From having played regularly as a trio in New York, we developed a unique sound. One of the pianists I admire once said, “Have a band. Lately people tend to dismiss the importance of having a band, creating a certain sound together like all the masters used to do.” I didn’t quite understand what he meant then. But now I do! Tyrone and Jimmy make me feel like I can do anything.

Adding another voice in such a comfortable band could be tricky. It cannot be just someone who is killing. It has to be someone who is willing to be a part of the band. Mark Turner was kind enough to join me on my last record, Stairway To The Stars, which was recorded at my apartment during the pandemic. It was very casual - we played some tunes that we all like to play. Since then I got to make music with him a few other times. I got to hear him play my compositions as well - what a luxury! When I thought about recording a new project, I immediately thought of asking Mark to join us again. This time though, with a little tour beforehand!

This was my first time bringing my quartet on the road. I learned a lot from them on and off the bandstand. Each night the music became tighter and so did our friendship. We even had a movie night after a gig one night! I really hope you can hear us having a good time playing this music together. Feeling this close to other musicians and being able to make music with them is just a pure blessing. I am beyond grateful!

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released September 8, 2023

Miki Yamanaka - piano
Mark Turner - tenor saxophone
Tyrone Allen - bass
Jimmy Macbride - drums

Executive Producer: Cory Weeds
Produced by Cory Weeds and Miki Yamanaka
Recorded at Monarch Studios in Vancouver, BC on February 6th, 2023
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Sheldon Zaharko
Cover Photo by Martina DaSilva
Inside photos by Steve Mynett
Design and layout by John Sellards

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Miki Yamanaka Brooklyn, New York

Miki Yamanaka is a New York-based pianist from Kobe, Japan. She moved to New York City in 2012 and has studied Piano with Jason Lindner, Jeb Patton, and Fred Hersch, and Organ with Sam Yahel and Larry Goldings. In 2015 she was one of three pianists selected to participate in “Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead”, an intensive composition residency at the Kennedy Center. ... more

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