News

It's coming in Manhattan

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Ticket

news - March 24, 2024


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New Gig in Brooklyn Announced

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Fiction Brooklyn/

news - January 30, 2024


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New Gig in Manhattan Announced

Poster

Ticket

news - January 26, 2024


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New Gig in PA Announced

Poster

Kutztown FireCompany Social Quarter

news - January 28, 2024


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Travel Journal: Valencia 2024 is Published

Poster

news - January 24, 2024


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Mr. Asai Goes to Valencia

Berklee Valencia

Global Career Summit
Valencia Spain

Poster

news - January 5, 2024


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Happy New Year 2024!

2023 has been a difficult year. But with the support from everyone around me, my neighbors, fellow musicians, friends, family, and my wife Sanae, it turned into the most productive year.

Thank you!

Let’s have a great year in 2024!

あけましておめでとうございます。

2023年はとてもハードな年でした。が、仕事仲間、ご近所さん、家族や友達、細君の早苗、みなさんに助けられて、気がつけば本当に良い年となりました。

心から感謝申し上げます。

新しい年が皆様にとって素晴らしい年になりますよう心からお祈りします。

Bonne année 2024 !

L’année 2023 a été difficile. Mais avec le soutien de tout le monde autour de moi, de mes voisins, de mes collègues musiciens, de mes amis, de ma famille et de ma femme Sanae, cette année est devenue la plus productive.

Merci!

Passons une belle année 2024 !

news - January 1, 2024


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news - November 13, 2023

Just Announced

Once a year, Takeshi Asai, gives a solo piano concert. Last year, it was in Poland. This year, NYC. Amy d’Harcourt

Media Director, DTC Music Production of New York

Poster


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news - November 1, 2023

Just Announced

Poster

Poster

Poster

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news - October 14, 2023

Just Announced

Takeshi Asai Quartet @ Fiction Brooklyn, Vol. 3

Friday, October 20, 2023

9:00 pm - w/ Jam Session
Fiction Brooklyn
308 Hooper St Brooklyn, NY
ph: 718 599 5151

Dave Wilson | tenor sax
Takeshi Asai | piano
Bob Gingery | bass
Brian Woodruff | drums


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news - October 1, 2023

Album Review came from Rome Italy!

"Asai confirms himself with this latest recording as a key figure, in terms of versatility and originality, in the field of contemporary music, between Keith Jarrett and Bobo Stenson."

Giuseppe Maggioli, Windout, Rome Italy

Italian & English

Official Album Site


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news - August 27, 2023

The Harlem Duo Jazz Project Vol. 2

Garbin Asai Duo

Friday, September 1, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Silvana
300 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026
ph: (646) 692-4935

Daniel Garbin | guitar
Takeshi Asai | piano


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news - August 22, 2023

The Fiction Brooklyn was a huge success!
Thank you!

We will be back on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 9 pm.

Takeshi Asai Quartet

9:00 pm - w/ Jam Session
Fiction Brooklyn
308 Hooper St Brooklyn, NY
ph: 718 599 5151

Hashem Assadullahi | sax
Takeshi Asai | piano
Bob Gingery | bass
Brian Woodruff | drums


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news - July 14, 2023

The Brooklyn Project goes on

Takeshi Asai Quartet

9:00 pm - w/ Jam Session
Fiction Brooklyn
308 Hooper St Brooklyn, NY
ph: 718 599 5151

Hashem Assadullahi | sax
Takeshi Asai | piano
Bob Gingery | bass
Brian Woodruff | drums


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news - July 29, 2023

The Harlem Project

Assadullahi Asai Duo

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Silvana
300 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026
ph: (646) 692-4935

Hashem Assadullahi | sax
Takeshi Asai | piano


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news - May 4, 2023

Jazz on Main

Takeshi Asai Trio

7:00 pm - w/ Jam Session
Jazz on Main
37 S Moger Av. Mt. Kisco, NY 10536
ph: 718 599 5151

Advance $25, at the door $30
Ticket

Takeshi Asai | piano
Bob Gingery | bass
Brian Woodruff | drums


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news - March 27, 2023

New Project, New Gig in Brooklyn

Takeshi Asai Quartet

9:00 pm - w/ Jam Session
Fiction Brooklyn
308 Hooper St Brooklyn, NY
ph: 718 599 5151

Hashem Assadullahi | sax
Takeshi Asai | piano
Andrea Veneziani | bass
Brian Woodruff | drums


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news - April 9, 2023

"Virtuoso pianist"

Review by Erra Jazzu, One of the most prestigious jazz magazines in Europe

Solo Vol. III

English


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news - March 4, 2023

Education: The Summer Music Intensive 2023

Flyer
Catalog (PDF)


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news - January 26, 2023

New Album "Solo Vol. III" will be Released on Friday March 17!

Pre-sale track is coming on February 3. And that is Beatles Cover of "Ticket to Ride." (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)

For journalists and reviewers, here is a preview (Click and ask permission)

Official Album Site
with a lot of beautiful pictures of Poland

Dziękuję Ci / Thank you!

Centrum Kultury ZAMEK w Poznaniu
Bozena Szota

Poster Graphics: Ewa Hejnowicz

Recording Engineer:
Mateusz Łobuz Klepacki of Wicked Sound

photo
Aleksandra Gross-Mikołajczyk
Jacek Mójta Fotografie

Concert Review
Jarek Mikołajczyk
Popcentrala Article

Wine talk
Maciej Katarzyński

Mixing & Mastering
DTC Music School & Productions

Fono Bono Records


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news - January 26, 2023

New Album "Solo Vol. III" will be Released on Friday March 17!

Pre-sale track is coming on February 3. And that is Beatles Cover of "Ticket to Ride." (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)

For journalists and reviewers, here is a preview (Click and ask permission)

Official Album Site
with a lot of beautiful pictures of Poland

3D Preview of the artwork

Dziękuję Ci / Thank you!

Centrum Kultury ZAMEK w Poznaniu
Bozena Szota

Poster Graphics: Ewa Hejnowicz

Recording Engineer:
Mateusz Łobuz Klepacki of Wicked Sound

photo
Aleksandra Gross-Mikołajczyk
Jacek Mójta Fotografie

Concert Review
Jarek Mikołajczyk
Popcentrala Article

Wine talk
Maciej Katarzyński

Mixing & Mastering
DTC Music School & Productions

Fono Bono Records


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news - January 25, 2023

New Gig Announced!

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Takeshi Asai Trio

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jazz on Main
37 S Moger Av. Mt. Kisco, NY 10536

Advance $25, at the door $30
Ticket

Takeshi Asai | piano
TBA | bass
TBA | drums

Fono Bono Records


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news - January 2, 2023

New Album "Solo Vol. III" is coming!

It's the live recording of JazZamek #42, the fabulous concert performed on November 6, 2022 in Poznan, Poland.

The release date will be announced soon.

Album Site

3D Preview

Dziękuję Ci / Thank you!

Centrum Kultury ZAMEK w Poznaniu
Bozena Szota

Poster Graphics: Ewa Hejnowicz

Recording Engineer:
Mateusz Łobuz Klepacki of Wicked Sound

photo
Aleksandra Gross-Mikołajczyk
Jacek Mójta Fotografie

Concert Review
Jarek Mikołajczyk
Popcentrala
Article: https://tinyurl.com/4v2y3tud

Wine talk
Maciej Katarzyński

Mixing & Mastering
DTC Music School & Productions

Fono Bono Records


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news - December 20, 2022

The Poland Tour 2022

Travel Journal Released

Fono Bono Records


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news - December 2, 2022

The Poland Tour 2022

Photo Album Released

Fono Bono Records


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news - October 17, 2022

The Poland Tour 2022

"Solo Vol. III" Premiere

Saturday, November 6 at 7pm, Grand Hall at ZAMEK Culture Center, Poznan

Ticket

Fono Bono Records


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news - October 15, 2022

The Poland Tour 2022

Solo Piano Jazz: Conversation with J.S. Bach

Thursday, November 3, at 7pm, Kwidzyn Theater, Kwidzyn

Fono Bono Records


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news - October 12, 2022

The Poland Tour 2022

"Solo Vol. III" Premiere

Saturday, November 6 at 7pm, Grand Hall at ZAMEK Culture Center, Poznan

Ticket

Fono Bono Records


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news - September 13, 2022

The Poland Tour 2022

Thursday, November 3, at 7pm, Kwidzyn Theater, Kwidzyn

Saturday, November 6 at 7pm, Grand Hall at ZAMEK Culture Center, Poznan

Detail coming soon!

Fono Bono Records


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news - June 9, 2022

Album Release Concert

Facebook Live or In-Studio

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - June 2, 2022

Thank you for the great recognition!

"Trio Vol. VI" has been acclaimed in 17 reviews, 4 radio stations, 8 countries and 6 languages!

CD Cover

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 23, 2022

Review in Kind of Jazz, Matthew Ruddick, London

"the new album is a delight from start to finish"

CD Cover

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 23, 2022

Review in Muzyk Magazine - Polish

“an amazing composer, piano virtuoso and sound director who cares about the highest level of sound.”

CD Cover

English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 21, 2022

Review in German by Mr. Jacek Brun of Jazz-Fun.de

Dankeschön!

"schönen Kompositionen und raffinierten Improvisationen"

(beautiful compositions and refined improvisations)

CD Cover

English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 19, 2022

Review in German by Mr. Jacek Brun of Jazz-Fun.de

Dankeschön!

CD Cover English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 18, 2022

Profile in German by Jazz-Fun.de

Dankeschön!

What an honor to see my bio in German!

Thank you Jazz-Fun.De

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Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 15, 2022

Review, Adam Baruch - Israel, English

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Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 13, 2022

Review, Paris Move - French

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"Takeshi, justement, d’écrire des pièces de grande qualité qui restent parfaitement accessibles au grand public et raviront également les musiciens audiophiles"

"Takeshi to write high quality pieces that remain perfectly accessible to the general public and will also delight audiophile musicians"

English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 12, 2022

Review, Babskim Uchem - Polish

CD Cover

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 11, 2022

Review, La Habitación del Jazz - Spanish

CD Cover

Uno de los mejores discos de lo que va de año 2022
(One of the best albums so far in 2022)

English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 11, 2022

Review, JazzPress / Małgorzata Górska - Polish

CD Cover CD Cover

English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 9, 2022

Radio Play at Couleurs Jazz Radio - French

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Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 9, 2022

Review by WIndout / Giuseppe Maggioli - Italian

"as free and colorful as a Kandinskij painting"
"His way of playing on this set reminds of Kenny Barron and Chick Corea's blue notes, but already shows strong signs of his moody musical sphere.""

CD Cover

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 9, 2022

Radio Play at JazzExpress

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Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - May 7, 2022

Radio Play at Ale Jazz - Mr. Marek Romański

@ 36:20

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Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 26, 2022

Era Jazzu - Mr. Dionizy Piątkowski

"the velvety and restrained, but impeccable double bass player Bob Gingery, the drummer Brian Woodruff, pulsing with subtleties of rhythm, and the pianist Takeshi Asai, virtuoso in reading his creative intentions"

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English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 22, 2022

LongPlay

"Takeshi Asai once again proves his originality and creativity in the formula of a piano trio."

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English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 21, 2022

Cameral Music

"An excellent jazz pianist, conquering the greatest jazz scenes not only in New York, but also in Europe, also collaborating with the Broadway Theater, he looks more and more often towards classical music. From the planned concerts in our country this year, in addition to jazz festivals, we will also hear him with an original program as part of the Kwidzyn International Music Festival, during which he will present his own, innovative approach to composition by J.S. Bach. Today, however, we especially encourage you to take a closer look at the newest record, which he published under his own record label, Fono Bono Records: Takeshi Asai - "Trio Vol. VI".""

CD Cover

English Translation

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 19, 2022

Donos kulturalny

"Direct and indirect references - apart from dedications - can also be found in musical quotations and in the titles of works, which carry some additional, hidden meanings."

CD Cover

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 19, 2022

English Review Came in

"Fascinating and captivating sound"

CD Cover

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 16, 2022

Spanish Review Came in

"Brillante pianista" (Brilliant pianist)
"un disco sorprendente" (an amazing album)

CD Cover

Album Site Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 15, 2022

Italian Review Came in

"Compositions very interesting, musicians very good with remarkable interplay, the sound generally fascinating and captivating: by and large an amazing album!"

Jazzpress

Album Shop Jazzpress Review Jazz2love
Press Release - English
Press Release - Japanese
epk

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 14, 2022

New Album "Trio Vol. VI" is OUT!

Jazzpress

Album Shop Jazzpress Review Jazz2love
Press Release - English
Press Release - Japanese
epk

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 3, 2022

New Album "Trio Vol. VI"

Article on Weekly NY Living

Jazzpress

Review Jazz2love
Press Release - English
Press Release - Japanese
epk

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 2, 2022

Review on "The Electric Project Vol. 2"

"Sometimes Takeshi Asai dances in a modern way, surprises with a joke (with a slight hint of sarcasm), seduces with lyricism. An intriguing and original album. Hear!"

Jazzpress

Review in JAZZ - LITERATURA - TEATR
Album Page

Fono Bono Records


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news - April 1, 2022

Review on "Trio Vol. VI"

"Takeshi Asai celebrates the crystal clarion tones of the piano keys, communicating meaningful stories and impressions to audiences."

Jazzpress

Review Jazz2love
Press Release
epk

Fono Bono Records


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news - March 25, 2022

New Album "Trio Vol. VI"

Press Release in Japanese

Jazzpress

English | Japanese

Takeshi Asai, piano
Bob Gingery, bass
Brian Woodruff, drums

Release date: April 14, 2022
Label: Fono Bono Records

For the Audio Preview for press, e-mail Amy d'Harcourt at i@takeshiasai.com.

Reviews will follow.

Fono Bono Records


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news - March 10, 2022

It's official!

New album, "Trio Vol. VI" is coming!

Jazzpress

Press Release

Takeshi Asai, piano
Bob Gingery, bass
Brian Woodruff, drums

Release date: April 14, 2022
Label: Fono Bono Records

For the Audio Preview for press, e-mail Amy d'Harcourt at i@takeshiasai.com.

Reviews will follow.

Fono Bono Records


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news - March 4, 2022

Great Review on Era Jazzu

Jazzpress

Fono Bono Records


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news -February 12, 2022

Fabulous interview on Muzyk magazine!

Jazzpress

Jazzpress

English Translation


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news -December 21, 2021

Happy Holidays! "Ding Dong Merrily on High"


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news -December 9, 2021

Interview with Jazzpress

Jazzpress Jazzpress Jazzpress Jazzpress Jazzpress Jazzpress

English Translation
Jazzpress site


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news -November 29, 2021

The Themed Music Lessons 2022
by DTC Music School

for the aspiring musicians!


The Themed Music Lessons


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news -November 25, 2021

A phenomenon of Takeshi Asai/ an interview with his friends

Jazz journalist in Poland published an article

                                English / Polish


Babskim Uchem. Muzyczny Pamiętnik


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news -November 21, 2021

Invitation to a Bach Music Festival 2022 Poland

Takeshi Asai was invited to perform in an international Bach Music Festival in October 2022 in Poland, not as a classical pianist, but as a jazz pianist who brings a new interpretation to this greatest composer of all time.

Detail will follow



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news -November 11, 2021

ArtPost

ArtPost ArtPost ArtPost

English Translation


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news -November 11, 2021

CD Review in JazzPress

ArtPost

English Translation


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news -July 8, 2021

Weekly NY Living
The Electric Project Vol. 2


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news -July 8, 2021

Album Page
The Electric Project Vol. 2


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news -July 1, 2021

Episodes from the New Album "The Electric Project Vol. 2"


The Electric Project Vol. 2


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news -June 9, 2021

EDM + Jazz Piano = The Electric Project Vol. 2

Takeshi Asai's first leader album in 3 years was created under the lockdown, and is quite DIFFERENT from his last 15.

Sneak Preview

The official release (CD and Digital) is July 1.

Let's dance!

The Electric Project Vol. 2


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news -December 12, 2020

Live in London

Monika Lidke sings "Anges de Neige (Snow Angel)"

logo, de trois cités records


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news - November 19, 2020

Winter Recital 2021
& DTC Music Festival Winter 2021

Sunday, January 10, 2021
Sunday, January 24, 2021

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DTC Music School & Productions

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news - September 25, 2020

Showcase of the musical
"Ella, The Ungovernable"

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Norwood Club
241 W. 14th st, NYC

Invitation Only

Elise Wiener | composition
Takeshi Asai | arrange & piano
Miss Olithea | vocals

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news - April 29, 2020

New Domain for DTC Music School & Productions

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news - April 16, 2020

Annual Program: Summer Intensive 2020!

Online or On-sight

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news - April 1, 2020

Steinway Supported DTC Music School goes Online!

All courses are available via internet and the state-of-the-art equipment.

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news - March 18, 2020

Announcement from de trois cités records

All the performing events of Takeshi Asai are currently on-hold until further notice. Thank you for your support!

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news - March 3, 2020

Solo Piano Jazz at DiMenna Center

Takeshi Asai Solo


8:00 pm
DiMenna Center, Benzaquen Hall

DiMenna Center
450 W37th St
New York, NY 10018

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news - February 14, 2020

Solo Piano Jazz at DiMenna Center

Takeshi Asai Solo


8:00 pm
DiMenna Center, Benzaquen Hall

DiMenna Center
450 W37th St
New York, NY 10018

Laura

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news - February 24, 2020

Mardi Gras - New Orleans Style Jazz

George Torrella Trio

Takeshi Asai | piano
Arturo Baguer | bass
George Torrella | drums

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Iron Mule
831 S. Delaware Dr.
Easton, PA

Mardi Gras

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