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In My Mind's Eye

Kenichi Takahashi

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In 2020, while the world was in the midst of the Corona disaster, he learned of the new life in his wife's belly and lost his mother shortly thereafter.

This album was recorded during a special time in his life, amidst the joy of becoming a father and the sadness of losing his mother.

Starting with Timeless, an original composition dedicated to his unborn child and his late mother, and ending with Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, this album flows like a story, leaving the listener with a strange aftertaste, as if he or she has taken a sonic journey.

The subtlety of the quietly spreading ripples and the sometimes bold and thrilling performance will leave the listener with a sense of freshness and nostalgia at the same time.

Reflecting on the recording, he says,-I naturally overflowed with deep love and gratitude for the new life and my late mother, and became one with the sensual world.

The first album -In My Mind's Eye,- created in the midst of great change, is a piece that will shake something in each listener and allow them to experience the musical world created by the Kenichi Takahashi Trio.

Artist Profile

  • Kenichi Takahashi

    Kenichi Takahashi Born in Kyoto,currently based in Tokyo Kenichi Takahashi is an improviser, jazz pianist, and performer who appeared at Fuji Rock 2023. His music seamlessly blends delicate, ripple like subtleties with the thrill and intensity of the broader world. Kenichi s spontaneous performances arise from his philosophy of becoming one with the natural and spatial fluctuations, creating dynamic flows, transformations, and fleeting moments of beauty. Inspired by the idea of being gifted with sound, his music invites listeners to explore their sensory worlds and feel deeply. He actively releases music through live performances and digital distribution, earning widespread acclaim for his unique artistic vision. Career Highlights In 2020, Kenichi released his debut album, In My Minds Eye, with the Kenichi Takahashi Trio. His second album, Spontaneous, featuring fully improvised solo piano, followed in 2021. In 2022, he formed the Kyoto-based experimental piano trio kott alongside former jizue drummer Shin Kokawa and Okada Yasutaka. The group released their debut album An Open Book, which featured improvisations with crystal bowl, voice, and piano in collaboration with sara. In June 2023, kott released their self-titled album and toured over 40 locations across Japan before disbanding in 2024. In 2024, Kenichi relocated to Tokyo and formed a new trio with bassist Toru Nishijima and drummer Junpei Yashiro. After debuting at Shibuya Koen-dori Classics, the trio is preparing for national tours and a new album recording. Collaborations Kenichi has collaborated with an array of domestic and international artists, including Stafford Hunter, Marty Bracey, Luciano Ghosn, Shinpei Ruike, Shinya Fukumori, Masayo Koketsu, Yukihiro Shimizu, and many others. His schedule includes over 300 performances and recordings annually, spanning genres and disciplines.

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