Kenichi Takahashi
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Kenichi TakahashiKenichi Takahashi Born in Kyoto,currently based in Tokyo
Kenichi Takahashi is an improviser, jazz pianist, and performer who appeared at Fuji Rock 2023. His music seamlessly blends delicate, ripple like subtleties with the thrill and intensity of the broader world.
Kenichi s spontaneous performances arise from his philosophy of becoming one with the natural and spatial fluctuations, creating dynamic flows, transformations, and fleeting moments of beauty. Inspired by the idea of being gifted with sound, his music invites listeners to explore their sensory worlds and feel deeply.
He actively releases music through live performances and digital distribution, earning widespread acclaim for his unique artistic vision.
Career Highlights
In 2020, Kenichi released his debut album, In My Minds Eye, with the Kenichi Takahashi Trio.
His second album, Spontaneous, featuring fully improvised solo piano, followed in 2021.
In 2022, he formed the Kyoto-based experimental piano trio kott alongside former jizue drummer Shin Kokawa and Okada Yasutaka. The group released their debut album An Open Book, which featured improvisations with crystal bowl, voice, and piano in collaboration with sara.
In June 2023, kott released their self-titled album and toured over 40 locations across Japan before disbanding in 2024.
In 2024, Kenichi relocated to Tokyo and formed a new trio with bassist Toru Nishijima and drummer Junpei Yashiro. After debuting at Shibuya Koen-dori Classics, the trio is preparing for national tours and a new album recording.
Collaborations Kenichi has collaborated with an array of domestic and international artists, including Stafford Hunter, Marty Bracey, Luciano Ghosn, Shinpei Ruike, Shinya Fukumori, Masayo Koketsu, Yukihiro Shimizu, and many others. His schedule includes over 300 performances and recordings annually, spanning genres and disciplines.
Genre: jazz,pianoActive area: Kyoto,Tokyo