Credits:

Yu Tamaki, Takayuki Hattori

Description:

A bridge to the world shown by the trombone. The music of Masaru Tamaki resounds high! Trombonist Yu Tamaki has won many national and international competitions, and has been a member of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (USA), the Southern Denmark Philharmonic Orchestra (Denmark), and the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, and is currently active as a soloist on the world stage. This is his latest album. This is truly a performance of his best work, filled with world-class quality technique and musicality. The album also features four works written for Tamaki by world-renowned composers Samuel Adler and Miho Hazama, both of which were recorded for him for the first time. The music is free and vigorous, as only the borderless Tamaki can be. The rich sound of the trombone leads us to a musical harmony that transcends culture and race. The piano is played by Kosuke Akimoto, who is active in the Aoi Trio. His beautiful touch and rich sound will add a sense of color. Please come and listen to the world-class trombone and music. ＜Yu Tamaki is a solo trombonist who has traveled all over the world. Born in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. After graduating from Nishinomiya High School of Music in Hyogo Prefecture and Kyoto City University of Arts, he moved to the United States. He served as a lecturer at the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and the University of Mississippi, and as a graduate assistant at Duquesne University before returning to Japan.He joined the Seiji Ozawa-directed Opera Forest and Saitokinen Orchestra in Tokyo. After joining Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, he went to Europe under the overseas training program of the Agency for Cultural Affairs. In January 2018, he moved from a 15-year career as an orchestral player in Japan, the U.S., and Europe to become a soloist. He is active worldwide in three main areas: solo recitals, concerto collaboration, and teaching master classes, and is an official artist with S.E. Shires and willie's Custom Brass. Music Director of the Shimane Fukutama Festival. Studied with Ian Bausfield, Peter Sullivan, Shinichi Kure, and Hiroo Yamashita. Currently resides in Denmark.Highlights include a recital tour of major cities in Japan, tours of the United States with the Juilliard School and over 30 music institutions, concertos with Century Symphony Japan, Japan Philharmonic, Tokyo City Philharmonic, Tokyo New City Orchestra, US Army Band "Pershing's Own", Osakashion, Tokyo Kosei, Super String Scove, and Fountain City Brass. He has performed solo recitals and concertos at the International Trombone Festival, and has performed in trombone duo with world-class musicians such as Joseph Alessi, Ian Bausfield, Stefan Schulz, Colin Williams, and many others. He has also performed as a solo trombone duo with Joseph Alessi, Ian Bausfield, Stefan Schulz, and Colin Williams. He has also commissioned new works from world-renowned composers to explore the musical expression of the solo trombone. (1/2) Naxos Japan