Takashi Matsunaga released his first album at only 17 years old on the venerable Blue Note record label (August 2003). All 9 tracks on the recording are his own compositions, and each accurately convey musically a particular scene or mood. The opening piece "Southern Cross" in reference to the heavenly constellation, or "Moko-Moko" in reference to the thumping sound of a drum being struck with a mallet. The title track, "Storm Zone," certainly calls to mind the maelstrom of a seriously aggressive weather pattern. Matsunaga is accompanied by Daiki Yasuk… read more
Takashi Matsunaga released his first album at only 17 years old on the venerable Blue Note record label (August 2003). All 9 tracks on the recording are his own compositions, and each accurately convey musically a particular scene or mood. The opening piece "Southern Cross" in refe… read more
Takashi Matsunaga released his first album at only 17 years old on the venerable Blue Note record label (August 2003). All 9 tracks on the recording are his own compositions, and each accurately convey musically a particular scene or mood. The opening piece "Southern Cross" in reference to the heavenly constellation, or "Moko-Moko" in referen… read more