Hiroko Kokubu - New York Uncovered (2004)

The first new XRCD release by Hiroko Kokubu in over 5 years. Features Hiroko on piano accompanied by Christian McBride on bass (Diana Krall's Bass-player!) and Mino Cinelu on drums and percussion. Recorded in the Summer of 2004, this sensual album contains several covers of such jazz favorites as “Besame Mucho”, “Stella by Starlight” and “Key Largo” as well as a few originals by Hiroko herself. Also, contains the bonus track “Only Trust Your Heart”, not found on the original CD release. If you love the sound of acoustic jazz piano then bring Hiroko home with you on this amazing sounding XRCD24 title featuring 10 tracks produced by XRCD Co-Creator Akira Taguchi.