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Niseko-Rossy Pi-Pikoe Review @ Tokyo
by Niseko-Rossy Pi-Pikoe
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■All About Jazz で益子博之が記事に！ Meet Hiroyuki Masuko
Lennie Tristano. If possible, with Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh, and Paul Motian. Because I think their music is more connecting to jazz in the new century than bebop is.
What makes a great jazz club?
I have so many favorite clubs. Cornelia Street Café, the 55 Bar, the Jazz Gallery, Shapeshifter Lab, Korzo, Ibeam, Bar Lunatico, Owl Music Parlor, to name a few. On the other hand, many clubs have closed.
Which club(s) are you most regularly to be found at?
In New York, maybe Cornelia Street Café, the 55 Bar, or the Jazz Gallery. In Tokyo, maybe Apollo, Pit Inn, or Cotton Club.
Is there a club that's no longer around that you miss the most?
The [original] Stone at the corner of Avenue C and 2nd Street. I miss the intimate atmosphere, for artists and audience, of its locale and the underground dressing room. The The Stone's new location [at New York University] feels more academic, due to the environment and the large quiet room.
Do you have a favorite jazz anecdote?
In June 2005, I heard the Paul Motian Trio 2000 + One at the Village Vanguard. After the concert, I went over to talk to Chris Potter while Motian and Potter were talking. Motian was furious at the interruption. I couldn't understand his words, but I knew he was angry, so I apologized, and eventually I helped Potter take Motian's drum set upstairs and load it into his car. It turned into a good memory.
How do you discover new artists?
Artists playing with my favorite artists, and artists recommended by my favorite artists.
Vinyl, CDs, MP3s?, streaming?
I have over 1000 vinyl records, but I usually listen to CDs. Lately, there are more albums being released as downloads only. Will I have to adopt digital audio soon? I don't like headphones or earphones.
If you were a professional musician, which instrument would you play?
I took up the guitar at twelve and switched to bass in college, but I don't want to be a professional musician anymore. It is too much work, and I realize that I'm not talented enough to do it professionally.
What's your desert island disc?
I have so many favorites it would be hard to choose only one, or even two or three. If I have to choose one, it is "The Beatles Box." Is that a violation of the rules? Every time I listen to it there are new discoveries.
What do you think keeps jazz alive and thriving?
The musicians who want to keep jazz alive, and the people who want to hear them.
Finish this sentence: Life without music would be...
It don't mean a thing...
10月03日(水)
[1]過去を読む
[2]未来を読む
[3]目次へ
[4]ｴﾝﾋﾟﾂに戻る