Yuko Mabuchi Trio: Yuko Mabuchi Trio

Yuko Mabuchi only recently moved to the United States but judging from her self-titled debut album it won’t take long for her to make a name for herself. Billed as the Yuko Mabuchi Trio she has surrounded herself with the abundantly talented Del Atkins (bass) and Bobby Breton (drums).

There are eight tracks; seven covers and one original included in this set recorded live in the Cammilleri Hall at the University of Southern California. This is a professional production and sounds absolutely top notch.

The concert begins with the Cole Porter 1929 classic “What Is This Thing Called Love�. After a riveting piano intro the band settles into a subtle groove led by Breton’s solid backbeat. This is a lively rendition with superb piano, bass and drum solos. Gentle brush strokes and subtle bass adds to the romanticism of Mark Louis Lehman’s “Valse Noire� before the band takes on the much recorded classic “On Green Dolphin Street� that has the trio keeping the wistful nostalgia the original invokes. More highlights include the irresistibly playful and melodic “Seriously� and the Jazz Medley “All The Things You Are, Take The “A� Train, Satin Doll� where the mood runs from the beautifully wistful to full on exuberance. Mabuchi’s piano work is a revelation throughout the piece.

Yuko Mabuchi has made quite the splash with this debut effort. Her talent as a pianist and as an arranger is never in doubt.

Released on Yarlung Records.

Track Listing:
1. What Is This Thing Called Love
2. Valse Noire
3. On Green Dolphin Street
4. Seriously
5. Medley: All The Things You Are, Take The “A� Train, Satin Doll
6. Japanese Medley: Hazy Moon, Cherry Blossom, Look At The Sky
7. Sona’s Song
8. St. Thomas

Added: May 29th 2018
Reviewer: Jon Neudorf
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