Ryo Kawasaki is currently recording his follow up to the recent release Reval in Tallinn, mixing in New York. The new recording faetures Kristi Keel on English Horn, Toivo Unt on Bass and Aivar Vasilijev on Drums. Songs include "My Favorite Thing", "Concerto De Aranjuez", "Nardis" and of course more!. Ryo also celebrated is 55th birthday alone on the plane from Helsinki to New York eating two meals and watching two movies due to the cancelation of the scheduled flight and missed his birthday party in New York.
Ryo Kawasaki completed his new solo acoustic guitar album scheduled to be released in April,2002 in Japan and later in this year in US.
Ryo Kawasaki has been busy traveling back and forth between New York and Tallinn during 2001 and Jazz Ballet show will be continually scheduled to be performed during year 2002 at Estonian National Opera House.
We released three new titles in June, 2001. Ryo Kawasaki "Reval", Chip Shelton "More what flutes 4" and Miki Kono "Are you Married...".
Ryo Kawasaki successfully completed three Jazz Ballet show "Still Point" at Estonian National Opera House on Dec 30, 31, 2000. Currently back in New York. Now, he's composing additional materials to extend this show and he'll be back in Tallinn around Jan 20, 2001 to complete the official premeiere of this Jazz Ballet starting on Jan 27, 2001 at Estonian National Opera House in Tallinn.
Ryo Kawasaki has been invited as a composer and music director for new Jazz Ballet show "Still Point" Choreographed by Russell Adamson at Estonian National Opera House. The primier shows will be December 30 & 31, 2000 at this Opear House in Tallinn Estonia. Ryo will be working on this project through out November and December, 2000 in Tallinn as well as performing various jazz concerts with his guitar trio in Tallinn during this period.
Pianist Miki Kono has completed her new trio album "Are you Married.." in New York city this fall. Featuring Rufus Reed on Bass. Due to be released in January, 2001.
Guitarist Ryo Kawasaki has been busy touring Baltic countries during the year 2000. His new trio album recorded in Tallinn Estonia called "Reval" is due to be released in early January, 2001.
Drummer Victor Jones recently completed trio album featuring Rachel Z(p) and Alex Blake(b). Currently in mixing process as of August, 2000. Due to be released in January, 2001
Flutist Chip Shelton featuring Ryo Kawasaki(g), Roy Merywhether(P) live at NY Birdland is currently in mixing process as of August, 2000. Due to be released in January, 2001.
Ryo Kawasaki & his group will be appearing at "Jazz Cafe" in London on May 2, 2000 as well as "Sossi Club" in Tallinn/Estonia on May 17, 2000
Flutist Chip Shelton group with Ryo Kawasaki appeared at Club "le Duke" in Paris on November 24, 1999.
Victor Jones's C.A.F.E. Trio has entered Gavin Jazz Chart as of April 17th, 1998.
Also, C.A.F.E. Trio and Kimiko Ito with Ozone Makoto Live at Montreux Jazz Festival are currently being played over 150 radio stations nation wide.
Our Brazilian singer/guitarist Camila Benson's new album Desafinado is included on Jazziz JOD(Jazz On Disc) in their May 1998 issue.
Also, Camila Benson is performing regularly every sunday between Noon-3PM at 'Wavely In Restraunt' located at 16 Bank Street NYC 10014(Tel : 212-929-4377). So, please come down and check her out!!
Ryo Kawasaki has completed his new album "Cosmic Rhythm" due to be released in November, 1998 in Japan, January, 1999 for U.S.. Our web site has special page where you can preview some of the final tracks from this new album by CD quality audio samples using MP3 format.
This album will also be introducing and featuring talented British singer/lyricist Clare Foster on Vocals as well as Ryo's current band Victor Jones on drums, Lincoln Goines on Bass, guest pianist Dave Kikoski and many other guest musicians.
We also added the page to view updated radio play stats of our new releases.
Ryo Kawasaki and his group will be on BET ON JAZZ (National TV) which will be one hour show featuring live performances as well as the interview. It has been aired nationally started on Feb 27, 1998. Ryo will be promoting his latest album "Sweet Life".
You also be able to listen to some of the songs performed on this BET show at our 'Satellites Radio" page.
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