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Takako Asahina, concert pianist and composer, has given many special performances throughout her native Japan, as well as France and Germany. Certified in piano performance by passing the acclaimed Japan Performance Society Competition, Takako has been two time guest soloist at "The Symphony Hall" performing with the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra, playing the Prokofiev piano Concertos numbers One and Three.
Takako is known for her playing versatility. As a contemporary musician, she leads her own ensemble performing original compositions. Her writing style fuses classical traditions with exciting new rhythms.
In 2005, Takako appeared with musical director Zensho Ohtsuka as a soloist with the Japan Azalea Jazz Orchestra, in a tribute to George Gershwin.
In 2006, Takako made her American debut in a New York City concert that included the renown bassist, Mr.Juini Booth. Back in Japan, Takako performed in a concert with Smooth Jazz pioneer,
Tom Grant. This was one of the highlights of the year's tour.
In 2007,Takako played at "Steinway Hall" in New York with her band, the Curacion Rhythm Section. And then Takako held a concert at the "Carnegie Hall" in October and her strength, exciting but delicate piano performance were exposed to great admiration from much audience.
Takako has recorded two CDs featuring her original works. "Piano of Healing" and "La Defense au Clair de Lune".
