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I'd like to share with you a wonderful experience that I had on June 14th. I performed at the Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) awards gala as one of 4 artists. It was my honor to be able to play solo piano in front of a 250+ audience.
 
Here is a video clip of the whole awards ceremony & party. It's more than 3 hours long! But luckily my performance is right at the beginning. When you click the link, the video starts automatically with my playing :)

www.ustream.tv/recorded/7662760

I played "Con Alma", my original composition "3 Steps Forward", and a bit of "Memories of You", then there were some speeches by the president of JJA followed by my last piece, "Un Poco Loco".
The performance at the JJA Awards Gala was part of the promotion for my upcoming CD, "Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg". This is a piano solo live recording in Hamburg, Germany in October 2009. The official release date is September 7th but my newsletter subscribers only have the chance to get it right now by sending an E-Mail to office@janmatthies.com for U$ 14.99 + shipping. This special offer for you is good until 01. July 2010.

Please read a raving review of the live recording here: World Class. - German Jazz Magazine Jazzthetik

"What's most remarkable about Ayako' s solo playing is her creative courage and inventive edge. Ayako takes on the most challenging songs without fear or trepidation, combining physical power with spiritual sensitivity." -- from liner notes for "Falling Leaves" by Marc Myers, JazzWax.com & jazz for the Wall Street Journal

"Ayako Shirasaki transforms the beauty solo piano with superb technique and unquestioned talent…" -- ejazznews.com

Another special for you to get the new CD before the official release date in September without waiting time: at my performances from now on!
So don't miss the chance! Hope to see you at one (or more) of my shows!! Yours, Ayako
Booking: Jan Matthies Music Management
Heidestr. 30a, 22889 Tangstedt, Germany
office@janmatthies.com
Management Website: Ayako Shirasaki
 
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