Moon and Venus

Hatsune Hirakura is a young female pianist who is currently attracting the most attention in the Japanese jazz scene. This album, which follows 'Wheel of Time' is a work by a piano trio featuring top players Takashi Sugawa (b) and Akira Yamada (ds). This ambitious work features all original tunes, and is filled with an outstanding sense of swing and drive throughout. Although she is only 25 years old, she faces authentic jazz head-on, and her sincere and passionate attitude is sure to captivate many jazz fans.

[performers]
Hatsune Hirakura piano, fender rhodes
Takashi Sugawa bass
Akira Yamada drums

[recorded tunes]
1. Moon and Venus
2. Glass Falls
3. Espelhar
4. Virgo's Sapphire
5. Ballad no.4
6. Sea Raccoon
7. The Trigger Point
8. Soba no Hana
9. Days of Delight

Produced by Akiomi Hirano
Recorded at NK SOUND TOKYO on 4 December 2023
Recorded & Mixed by Neeraj Khajanchi
Mastered by NK @ AQQA Mastering