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15 tracks | 65 minutes
Released Jul 2006
on Miles Okazaki
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:46 Volcano lyrics BUY MP3 07:46 Volcano lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:46 Volcano
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:02 Mirror II lyrics BUY MP3 07:02 Mirror II lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:02 Mirror II
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Bio / Background
This 3-part suite of 15 rhythmic explorations was written by New York guitarist Miles Okazaki over the last five years and recorded in the Spring of 2006 at Systems Two Studios, Brooklyn.
Miles Okazaki: guitars, percussion, computer
Dan Weiss: drums, tabla, percussion
Christof Knoche: soprano + alto sax, bass clarinet, harmonica
David Binney: Alto Sax
Miguel Zenon: Alto Sax
Chris Potter: Tenor Sax
reviews, liner notes, and score available at www.milesokazaki.com
on Miles Okazaki's MIRROR:
"ambitious and involving debut . . . a work of sustained collectivity as well as deep intricacy."
--The New York Times "Critics Pick," Nate Chinen
"a dynamic work of ingenuity. This intelligent, unique recording is one of this year's best releases."
--allaboutjazz.com, Mark F.
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"Okazaki achieves an impressive and distinctive sound"
--Downbeat, Robert Doerschuk
"an intriguing and irrefutably, captivating set"
--ejazznews, Glenn Astarita
an "audaciously ambitious debut album"
--Hot House "Winning Spins," George Kanzler
"a landmark in recorded guitar literature"
--Rodney Jones
"an impressive self-released CD filled with compositions that are simultaneously complex and catchy."
--Time Out New York
"a stunning debut . . . as logical as Euclid and as untidy as birth"
--Alibi, Mel Minter
"for those wanting greater breadth and depth, Okazaki's debut as a leader represents a welcome departure"
--allaboutjazz.com, John Kelman
"a delightful ear opener"
--Midwest Record
"Okazaki's self-produced debut release has all the markings of a deeply searching, highly emotional musician"
--allaboutjazz.com, Budd Kopman
"complex, attractive music . . . compelling and powerful"
--Earshot Jazz, Peter Monaghan
"Okazaki's striking new release Mirror showcases an ambitious and far-reaching new talent"
--Sacramento Bee, Marcus Crowder
"...remarkably intricate compositions...the work of a musician eager to get his career under way."
--Time Out New York
"In sum, Okazaki has created something new, personal, exciting and accessible despite the complexities roiling beneath the surface. Marvelous."
--allaboutjazz.com, Budd Kopman
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