Aki Takase / Alexander Schlippenbach Von - HokusaiAki Takase, the Berlin based pianist, is one of the great personalities of modern jazz. Moments of freedom, form and humour characterize this stylistically versatile avant gardist, the stubborn virtuoso who toys with jazz traditions. In the year of her 70th birthday, Aki Takase was honoured with The Berlin Jazz Prize. Recorded over two days at the Sendesaal Rundfunk Berlin Brandenburg, the album includes some pieces captured live during the award

" Guest vocalist Mizztress Glitter provides the proper vibe and sweet pipes for this new single that features four exclusive mixes

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- For Sakura and Rinne

They Plunder Treasure from Napoleon (Ian Holm) and Agamemnon (Sean Connery)-But the Evil Genius (David Warner) Is Watching Their Every Move

the theme from "Edward Scissorhands" the "Alfred Hitchcock Theme" and other recognizable themes guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine

"Night Heat" tells a tale of desire

the band's 29th album and their third this year

Recent performances include requiems by Brahms and Mozart

passion and tomfoolery - both profoundly moving and entertaining in turn

was a leading figure in the preservation and transmission of Breton folklore

He won the hearts of the audience and literally blew the jury against the wall

the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress