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This is the first studio recording by Akira Yamada, a first-call drummer sought after by front-line players, who led his own leader band <Kejime Collective>. He organizes a quintet of young elites such as Miki Hirose (trumpet) and Shota Watanabe (piano) to develop lively and dynamic contemporary jazz.In addition, Kazumi Watanabe, a super guitarist who is proud of Japanese jazz, will participate in the final tune as a special guest. It gives a high-quality stimulus to the band sound.
Akira Yamada:drums/Miki Hirose:trumpet/Tomomichi Takahashi:tenor & soprano sax/Shota Watanabe:piano/Keisuke Furuki:bass

Past Rank In

Counter Attack

iTunes Store • Jazz TOP ALBUMS • Japan • TOP 7 • 10 Mar 2022 Apple Music • Jazz Top Albums • Lithuania • TOP 39 • 6 Nov 2023 Apple Music • Jazz Top Albums • Germany • TOP 146 • 20 Aug 2024

It's a Hustle

iTunes Store • Jazz TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 10 • 23 Mar 2023

Past Playlist In

Counter Attack

Apple Music • Jazz Scene: Japan • 24 May 2023

African Skies

Apple Music • Jazz Scene: Japan • 29 Jun 2023

Artist Profile

  • Akira Yamada

    Born in Tottori prefecture in 1992. Familiar with music from an early age due to the influence of his father, an amateur drummer. He devoted himself to drums when he was in high school, and after graduating he moved to Tokyo and started working as a professional. Starting with the Norio Maeda trio, he honed his skills with the Shunzo Ohno band and Junko Onishi trio, and in 2019 he appeared in <Blue Note Beijing> as a member of the Kazumi Watanabe trio. In the same year, he participated in "EAST MEETS WEST" held at Tokyo International Forum as a house band led by Will Lee. He has performed with Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Sam Moore and others, and is a twin drum with Chris Parker. In 2022, he released "Counter Attack" by his own leader band "Kejime Collective" from "Days of Delight".

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