Miki (album)
| Miki | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 24, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | August 8–9, 2017 | |||
| Studio | Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 57:49 | |||
| Label | Cellar Live | |||
| Producer | Miki Yamanaka | |||
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Miki is the debut album from Japanese jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka, released in 2018. Many of the tracks on the album have food-related names.
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| DownBeat |    [1] |
DownBeat Magazine published two reviews for the album. The first of these, by Dave Cantor, states that "Even if the song titles weren’t playful, pianist Miki Yamanaka’s writing would radiate a unique buoyancy across her jubilant debut."[2] The second, by Fred Bouchard, gave the album 3.5 stars, stating "Miki Yamanaka runs free and easy with a fresh spin on mainstream bop. Her light touch tickles airy tunes with will-o’-the-wisp turns and oddly formal grace notes... the democratic pianist gives plenty of solo space from the git-go to her top-notch bandmates."[1] Collin Story, writing in the WholeNote, declares that "Overall, Miki is a success, both on the merits of Yamanaka’s playing and on the compelling group dynamic that she has cultivated."[3]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks written by Miki Yamanaka unless otherwise indicated
- Mr. Pancake – 05:34
- eYes – 05:37
- Monk's Dream (Thelonious Monk) – 06:42
- Sea Salt – 03:54
- Stuffed Cabbage – 06:15
- Book – 05:29
- A Fake Hero – 06:12
- For All We Know (Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) – 04:55
- Wonder – 06:23
- What About Food – 06:49
Personnel[edit]
- Miki Yamanaka – piano
- Steve Nelson – vibraphone
- Orlando le Fleming – bass
- Bill Stewart – drums
References[edit]
- ^ a b Bouchard, Fred (December 2018). "Miki Yamanaka: Miki". downbeat.com. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ Cantor, Dave (October 2018). "Miki Yamanaka:Miki". downbeat.com. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ Story, Colin (2018-11-27). "Miki - Miki Yamanaka; Bill Stewart; Steve Nelson; Orlando le Fleming". The WholeNote. Retrieved 2024-06-14.