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Next Standards

Mabumi Yamaguchi & Mayuko Katakura

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This is tenor saxophone maestro Mabumi Yamaguchi's first duo album, performed alongside first-call pianist Mayuko Katakura. The theme is the 1960s music of new mainstream musicians such as Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. The title "Next Standards" comes from the idea that these are the "next generation standards" that should be passed down to the next generation. Please enjoy the thrilling and beautiful ensemble of the two in perfect harmony.

Artist Profile

  • Mabumi Yamaguchi

    Born in Saga Prefecture in 1946. He made his debut in the Ryo Kawasaki band in 1970, and joined the George Otsuka Quintet in 1971.When he left that band in 1974, he began his activities in his quartet, and in 1976 released his first leader album,[After the Rain]. In the same year, he joined Hiromasa Suzuki [Korgen Band],and played an active part in the center of the Japanese jazz-fusion scene. In 1981, he released his 3rd album [MABUMI] with Tony Williams, Miroslav Vitous and Kenny Kirkland. He is highly evaluated for his excellent ability to express his own world view while confronting musicians at the top of the world. He continues to lead the Japanese jazz scene, including serving as a regular performer at the well-established jazz club Ochanomizu [NARU]. In 2022, he released [Trinity] by a cordless trio from [Days of Delight].

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  • Mayuko Katakura

    At the same time as entering Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, she turned jazz to a classical piano that began in her childhood, and graduated from the university at the top. In 2002, she received a scholarship and entered Berklee College of Music. Graduated from the University with "piano achievement award" in 2004. She entered the Juilliard School in 2005 and studied piano with Kenny Barron and ensemble with Carl Allen and Ben Wolf. She has performed with many jazz icons such as Hank Jones, Donald Harrison and Eddie Henderson. In 2006, she won "Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Piano Competition" and was selected as a semi-finalist for "Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition". Currently, in addition to her own trio activities, she is leading the jazz scene in Japan as "a first call player" who is constantly attracted by many top players including Hidefumi Toki.

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