Chie Imaizumi Discography of CDs

Chie Imaizumi discography With countless jazz CDs of original material by young, up-and-coming artists, jazz journalists and broadcasters can feel overwhelmed trying to uncover the gems among them. But composer/arranger Chie Imaizumi's ability to attract commissioned works and top players to perform her music gives her an edge, as she has been endorsed by veteran musicians. Randy Brecker is featured on flugelhorn in her turbulent "Information Overload," powered by its infectious vamp and spirited ensembles. The emotional ballad "Fear of the Unknown" showcases John Clayton's majestic, singing arco bass along with his precise pizzicato playing. "Sharing the Freedom" is a moving work commissioned by the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falconaires to be played at the 2008 Monterey Jazz Festival. Beginning with a gorgeous hymn-like introduction, it evolves into a peppy soulful setting with great solos by Clayton and alto saxophonist Steve Wilson. The humorous finale is "Fun and Stupid Song," blending Latin rhythms with unpredictable shifts and strong solos, with Scott Robinson being showcased on both sopranino and tenor sax. The future looks very bright for the talented Chie Imaizumi. ~ Ken Dryden Composer/conductor/arranger Chie Imaizumi's name translates to "Thousand Pictures" and through her music she generates those pictures in your mind. Every piece is part of a life journey and is written with her heart and from her soul. On her latest relea Liner Note Author: Thomas Burns . Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY (01/09/2010/01/10/2010). Photographer: Nathalie Breakstone. Personnel: Mike Abbott (guitar); Scott Robinson (flute, clarinet, sopranino saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Steve Wilson (flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Gary Smulyan (bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Greg Gisbert, Terell Stafford (trumpet, flugelhorn); Steve Davis (trombone); Tamir Hendelman (piano). Audio Mixer: Katsuhiko Naito.

Chie Imaizumi songs Very few album titles reflect the tone and mood of their musical content as accurately as does the title of this, the debut album from 27-year-old composer and arranger Chie Imaizumi. Her melodies are relatively simple and unfailingly charming, and her arrangements are bright and energetic, with little to no avant-garde confrontationalism or even any ironic edge. You're anticipating the criticism, of course: that her music is too sweet, too naïve and simplistic. And yes, there are moments when that thought does come to mind; she does have a tendency to repeat melody lines too much, altering only the cadence at the end to differentiate them. But even when her melodies aren't quite interesting enough, the brilliance and the sheer exuberance of her arrangements redeem them handily. This is music written out of joy, and it clearly inspires similar feelings in the members of the big band that plays them here. The Latin romp "A Change for the Better" is among the best examples of Imaizumi's explosive good humor, but her approach to New Orleans funk on "The More the Merrier" is every bit as charming (and features some innovative horn writing), and the gospel-flavored song that ends the album is very fine as well. On the album's one ballad ...

Chie Imaizumi CD discography Track Listing of songs: I Feel A Song Coming On; Little Sunflower; Dexia Falar; Bali Hai; Yesterday's Tomorrow; Nature Boy; What Is This Thing Called Love?; This Is For Albert; Collateral Duty Blues; Sharing The Freedom;