Seiko Akita(pf) Group/Temptation now on sale!!!
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members
Lonnie Plaxico(B)
Jeff Hermanson(Tp)
Michael McGinnis(Ss,Ts,Fl,Clarinet,Bass Clarinet)
Ulysses(Dr)
Edison de Silva "Cafe"(Per)+++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++others projects
Richie Vitale (Tp)
Paul Gill (B)
Paul Levi(Flute,SS,AS)
Guilhermo Monteiro(g)
Etkilendikleri
Bill Evans,Mccoy Tyner,
Betty Carter,Billy Holiday,Ella Fitagerald,Tony Bennett,
Toots Theielemans,Gil Evans,
Ivan Lins,Steavie Wonder,Sting,Djavan,Nana Caym,
Pat Metheny,Aldir Blanc, Elis Regina,Joyce,Caetano Veloso
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"Temptation" by the genius composer Seiko Akita is a stunning and absolutely sensational assembly of original arrangements that breaks through the confines of tradition and precedent! One thing that immediately jumps out to listeners is the liveliness of this band's sound – it feels like they're performing a private concert just for you! Even better, the musical complexity and harmonic arrangements of these tunes are mind-blowing! Seiko flaunts her countless years of experience on tracks like "Beyond the Voyage" which rings with serenity – beautiful grand pianos and heart-warming brass arrangements set a heavenly atmosphere! "Estrada Do Tchau" burns with a nice Latin flare and shows off the ground-breaking drum performances present thought this CD! As if all this isn't enough for music lovers, Seiko makes sure this collection strikes gold with remarkable, professional production! Fans of instrumental compositions with jazz, Brazilian, and Latin spice won't be able to resist this "Temptation"! -Xavier P. (for RadioIndy.com)
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She began her musical studies in classical piano and organ at age 3.
She worked with Yamaha Corporation in Japan, while still attending The University of Arts where she obtained a MA in Musical Composition. She has arranged, composed and performed for various concerts and competitions in Japan, such as Big Band Concert for Japanese Ambassadors, Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra and Kyoto Symphony Orchestra. Between 1996 and 2001, She produced and created new instructional materials and her own methods for composition and arrangement for the Big Band Orchestra for which she lectured a total of 400 instructors on this style at 12 locations.
In addition she also worked with the Yamaha Asia division in Indonesia for instructors and musicians. In 1996 she taught and performed at 14 locations in Taiwan. Her skills were so outstanding that the Asahi Television Broadcasting Station hired her to perform Jazz ..board and sing for their public program in Japan.
Furthermore, she worked as an organ player for the Righa Royal in Osaka Japan, and performed at more than 500 ceremonies at the Hotel.
Seiko came to N.Y.C. in 2001 to expand her musical career. Since arriving she has composed and arranged for musicians and one of her recent works is a recording for the movie "Climbing Miss Sophia" with Percussionist Cafe which is set to open at the Cinema Festival in NYC. She initiated a music collaboration called The Brazilian Project which performed a fund raiser for AFRICA on Dec.2002 -2004 at The National Black Theater. Also she have been playing with her band @ Society of Illustrators since fall 2003.
“Temptation" is Seiko’s debut album in USA and former CD “Marcha” compositions performed by big-band orchestra featuring Japanese most versatile and in demand players.
Hello Seiko! How are you? hope all is well for you, I love your jazz and compositions you are a great pianist and fine jazz woman! Very good musicians with you! wishing you a great week! Greeting from Paris. Jean-Marie
yeah! two new tracks!!!!! I liked both of them,in particular "Remembrance",very elegant composition,both the melody and the chord progression,(especially the coda,:D)and nice solos too. I enjoyed "Meus Momentos",which i guess is another composition of yours,it features a different and larger ensemble,again another elegant composition and arrangment. Listening again to "Marcha", it reminded me in some ways the music of Hermeto Pascoal,was it just because of that "Brazilian" feel in the arrangment? Thanx for sharing these new tracks. Have a great week. Marcello
