Miki Yamanaka -piano
Vickie Yang -keyboard/conductor
Nicole Glover -tenor saxophone/bass clarinet
Caroline Davis -alto saxophone
Mike Rodriguez -trumpet
Harish Raghavan -bass
Jimmy Macbride -drums
Miki Yamanaka’s new band "Origami" is mix of colors and textures. These texture inspired songs are arranged by Miki Yamanaka and Vickie Yang and will feature seven people of unique voices in music.
“I usually play in hard-bop/straight ahead bands but this will be something different. Lots of free components that rely on each member of the band's musical decisions. “ - Miki Yamanaka
Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leading personalities of her generation on the piano and beyond. Critics laud her “light, expressive touch and solidly crafted, mainstream approach” - Mike Jurkovic (All About Jazz), while audiences delight in not only her playing, but her vibrant personality as well. Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums as a leader; her most recent and most intimate release, “Stairway to the Stars” (Outside In Music), features Jazz masters Mark Turner and Orlando le Fleming. Additionally, Miki has emerged as a leader of the “New York Scene” via her notable residencies at mainstay West Village sister clubs Smalls and Mezzrow. During the pandemic, she developed a successful in-home live-streaming weekly concert series cleverly titled “Miki’s Mood” where she features a veritable who’s who of NYC talent (including her husband and frequent collaborator - drummer Jimmy Macbride). The series showcases her vast knowledge of Jazz standards and tunes, often featuring themed offerings of various composers from both the Great American Songbook as well as iconic Jazz composers.
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