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Free Workshop By Aya Sekine
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Hi All,
There will be free give-aways on the free workshop day. The free educational materials are sponsored by ADG Productions. Do check them out at http://www.adgproductions.com/.
See you guys there!
There will be free give-aways on the free workshop day. The free educational materials are sponsored by ADG Productions. Do check them out at http://www.adgproductions.com/.
See you guys there!
alvinthedrummer
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/Aya Sekine/ Piano /
/Profile/
Born in Osaka Japan, Aya’s childhood was divided between Singapore and Japan until 1990. Her study of piano and intensive ear training began at only five years old and this has been the major influence in her life ever since.
At the age of eleven Aya joined a brass band, an association that would last eight years. Her musical experiences in the band embraced the family of percussion instruments ranging from drums to vibraphones where Aya developed strong and vibrant rhythmic impression.
In 1990 Aya earned her High School Diploma as well as several Outstanding Music Awards when she graduated from the SingaporeAmerican High School. To further her musical studies, Aya relocated to Boston, Massachusetts and studied at Berklee College of Music (1990-1994). During this time she was introduced to and madly fell in love with Jazz by listening to and playing with many great musicians from all over the world. Upon graduation she moved to the music capital of the world, New York City.
Aya has an extremely accomplished work experience record, having performed with many world class musicians. A few examples being trumpeter Marcus Printup(Wynton Marsalis’ Lincoln Jazz Orchestra), Brazilian bassist Sergio Brandao (Tania Maria, Herbie Mann), drummer Bruce Cox(Sonny Rollins), Japanese Trumpet virtuoso Terumasa Hino and Tenor saxophonist Dale Barlow (Art Blakey and Jazz Messengers, Ceder Walton). She is also a first call pianist for most of the International guests who visits Jazz@Southbridge on their world tour.
Aya spent 9 years in New York City and returned to Singapore where she was asked to perform as the resident pianist of Jazz@Southbridge, the best place to enjoy high-end Jazz performaces, truly the main jazz club in Singapore. Attracted by her dynamic and emotional piano performances, the club is known as “where that female Japanese pianist performs”.
Besides her performances, Aya has strived to provide a more creative environment for musicians. She has organized many music events including Japan-Smacksdown-NewYork 2000, a 10-day festival which featured 7 Japanese highly acclaimed experimental groups and local NYC musicians in September 2000. She is currently working on more invitations for Japanese, NY based, and Scandinavian musician to perform in Singapore under the name Ayaschool Projects.
Aya recorded her first full length album released in May 2006 with strikingly innovative CD launch concert at Esplanade. The concept of this concert “improvisation” was just like the album itself recorded 100% improvisational and free from any genres. At the concert her costume was constructed and styled by the Japanese designer Futase, accompanied with styling with jewelries by Shing, the most eclectic local silver designer of Argentum.
The album "Inside, Out!" has been attracting attention of all medias, including Mediacorp program FRONT late 2006 and Frequency of The City in 2007 on Art Central. Both featured her improvisational skills and being experimental as her forte.
Besides Singapore she also performs in Japan with Jun Matsue Group, a hard rock concept mixed with jazz and experimental harmonies and vintage grooves released 2 albums in 2003 and 2005 and are distributed nationwide in Japan.
Aya was invited to perform at the Mosaic Music Festival at the Esplanade for 3 years in a row since the very first year. MODAL, the free improvisation unit with well known saxophonist Boon Chye(ex-Jive Talkig) caught an attention at the festival and was invited to perform at YAMAHA Grand Piano Fair at Suntec Convention Centre in September 2004. In the following year 2005, she performed in her own Jazz piano trio Captain Bebop, featuring Christy Smith (Bass) and Eddy Layman(Drums). She also was a guest pianist for Tribute to John Coltrane with Australian Saxophonist Tim O’Dwyer Trio plus Laptop musician Robin Fox in 2007. It was a jaw dropping show to all audiences.
Currently, she is performing regularly at Jazz@Southbridge(Boat Quay), Blu Jaz Café (historic Kampon Glam) and many other venues and events. She is anticipated to perform at CHOPPA FESTIVAL 2008, eclectic improvised music festival, and also shows in New Delhi, India and Tokyo Japan in March 2008.
In May 2008, she became a supportive member of Singapore’s own Wicked Aura Batucada, a 12 piece enigmatic percussion group who embraces mainly Brazilian rhythms and other ethnic beats, were invited to perform for Giles Peterson’s World Wide Festival which was held at Fort Canning Park. The group was opening act for famed DJ unit Kruger and Dorfmeister, who has lauced their brand-new project Kruger and Dorfmeister Experience, the very first launch in Asia.
Aya was invited to open up the SeptFest (17th Anniversary of Substation) where she performed live with her own group “Ayaschool:Junglegym” in August 2008 . In September she performed at Formula1 Singapore Grandprix through all three days of the event.
With this depth of experience and wide range of influences Aya is an extremely talented, experimental and open minded artist, who is able to play in a range of styles whilst keeping her own character and emotions.
/Profile/
Born in Osaka Japan, Aya’s childhood was divided between Singapore and Japan until 1990. Her study of piano and intensive ear training began at only five years old and this has been the major influence in her life ever since.
At the age of eleven Aya joined a brass band, an association that would last eight years. Her musical experiences in the band embraced the family of percussion instruments ranging from drums to vibraphones where Aya developed strong and vibrant rhythmic impression.
In 1990 Aya earned her High School Diploma as well as several Outstanding Music Awards when she graduated from the SingaporeAmerican High School. To further her musical studies, Aya relocated to Boston, Massachusetts and studied at Berklee College of Music (1990-1994). During this time she was introduced to and madly fell in love with Jazz by listening to and playing with many great musicians from all over the world. Upon graduation she moved to the music capital of the world, New York City.
Aya has an extremely accomplished work experience record, having performed with many world class musicians. A few examples being trumpeter Marcus Printup(Wynton Marsalis’ Lincoln Jazz Orchestra), Brazilian bassist Sergio Brandao (Tania Maria, Herbie Mann), drummer Bruce Cox(Sonny Rollins), Japanese Trumpet virtuoso Terumasa Hino and Tenor saxophonist Dale Barlow (Art Blakey and Jazz Messengers, Ceder Walton). She is also a first call pianist for most of the International guests who visits Jazz@Southbridge on their world tour.
Aya spent 9 years in New York City and returned to Singapore where she was asked to perform as the resident pianist of Jazz@Southbridge, the best place to enjoy high-end Jazz performaces, truly the main jazz club in Singapore. Attracted by her dynamic and emotional piano performances, the club is known as “where that female Japanese pianist performs”.
Besides her performances, Aya has strived to provide a more creative environment for musicians. She has organized many music events including Japan-Smacksdown-NewYork 2000, a 10-day festival which featured 7 Japanese highly acclaimed experimental groups and local NYC musicians in September 2000. She is currently working on more invitations for Japanese, NY based, and Scandinavian musician to perform in Singapore under the name Ayaschool Projects.
Aya recorded her first full length album released in May 2006 with strikingly innovative CD launch concert at Esplanade. The concept of this concert “improvisation” was just like the album itself recorded 100% improvisational and free from any genres. At the concert her costume was constructed and styled by the Japanese designer Futase, accompanied with styling with jewelries by Shing, the most eclectic local silver designer of Argentum.
The album "Inside, Out!" has been attracting attention of all medias, including Mediacorp program FRONT late 2006 and Frequency of The City in 2007 on Art Central. Both featured her improvisational skills and being experimental as her forte.
Besides Singapore she also performs in Japan with Jun Matsue Group, a hard rock concept mixed with jazz and experimental harmonies and vintage grooves released 2 albums in 2003 and 2005 and are distributed nationwide in Japan.
Aya was invited to perform at the Mosaic Music Festival at the Esplanade for 3 years in a row since the very first year. MODAL, the free improvisation unit with well known saxophonist Boon Chye(ex-Jive Talkig) caught an attention at the festival and was invited to perform at YAMAHA Grand Piano Fair at Suntec Convention Centre in September 2004. In the following year 2005, she performed in her own Jazz piano trio Captain Bebop, featuring Christy Smith (Bass) and Eddy Layman(Drums). She also was a guest pianist for Tribute to John Coltrane with Australian Saxophonist Tim O’Dwyer Trio plus Laptop musician Robin Fox in 2007. It was a jaw dropping show to all audiences.
Currently, she is performing regularly at Jazz@Southbridge(Boat Quay), Blu Jaz Café (historic Kampon Glam) and many other venues and events. She is anticipated to perform at CHOPPA FESTIVAL 2008, eclectic improvised music festival, and also shows in New Delhi, India and Tokyo Japan in March 2008.
In May 2008, she became a supportive member of Singapore’s own Wicked Aura Batucada, a 12 piece enigmatic percussion group who embraces mainly Brazilian rhythms and other ethnic beats, were invited to perform for Giles Peterson’s World Wide Festival which was held at Fort Canning Park. The group was opening act for famed DJ unit Kruger and Dorfmeister, who has lauced their brand-new project Kruger and Dorfmeister Experience, the very first launch in Asia.
Aya was invited to open up the SeptFest (17th Anniversary of Substation) where she performed live with her own group “Ayaschool:Junglegym” in August 2008 . In September she performed at Formula1 Singapore Grandprix through all three days of the event.
With this depth of experience and wide range of influences Aya is an extremely talented, experimental and open minded artist, who is able to play in a range of styles whilst keeping her own character and emotions.
alvinthedrummer
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Hi All,
Its all happening tomorrow!!! There is also another suprise drummer showing up to play at 5pm!!! And he is one hell of a drummer...one of my absolute favourites in the local scene....!!!!
See you there!!!
Its all happening tomorrow!!! There is also another suprise drummer showing up to play at 5pm!!! And he is one hell of a drummer...one of my absolute favourites in the local scene....!!!!
See you there!!!
alvinthedrummer
New member
Free Give-Aways:-
For those who participated:
Please post up one or more specific idea or knowledge you have picked up at the workshop day (no less than 100 words). The entry with the most precise write-up will receive a copy of the give-away sponsored by ADG productions by mail.
Write away guys!!
For those who participated:
Please post up one or more specific idea or knowledge you have picked up at the workshop day (no less than 100 words). The entry with the most precise write-up will receive a copy of the give-away sponsored by ADG productions by mail.
Write away guys!!
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