Akira Tana Trio - A New Picture II - HQ CD

2026.   5.6MHz DSD Recording

"A New Picture II" by Akira Tana Trio continues the drummer’s work as the leader of a piano trio with a chamber-music orientation. Akira Tana once again stands at the center of the ensemble; at his side are pianist Shingo Kano and bassist Yasutaka Yorozu, with whom he pursues a balance between melodic clarity and rhythmic vitality.

Musically, the recording operates within the classic spectrum of acoustic jazz piano: subtly crafted themes, fully developed solos, and a sensitive bass that opens up harmonic space. Tana brings a drum technique that is both precise and buoyant, shaping the dynamics so that transitions between swing, ballad, and moderate groove unfold organically. The arrangements emphasize interaction and breathing room, giving each piece space for a conversational kind of development.

Over the decades, Akira Tana has established himself as a bridge-builder between the American and Japanese jazz scenes; his work is marked by stylistic openness and a finely tuned sonic sensitivity. ShinRec has already documented this approach with earlier trio recordings and places great value on sonic transparency, allowing the details of the interplay and the textural color of the instruments to emerge clearly. "A New Picture II" continues along this line, presenting the trio in a focused, chamber-like format.