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Rikako Suzuki

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Rikako Suzuki releases her first album, furaha.Recorded with Akemi Uogeriwith whom she has performed for 14 yearsand bassist Kosuke Ochiai, all in the same recording booth.While featuring the signature sound of a piano trio, the album also includes tracks layered with percussion and the morin khuur, making it an ambitious work that showcases her musicality, centered primarily on original compositions.Rikako Suzuki Releases Her First Album. A piano trio formed 14 years ago (piano: Akemi Uogeri; bass & morin khuur: Kosuke Ochiai). The entire group recorded in the same room. The album features her original compositions (with the exception of track 8; Hana was arranged by Rikako Suzuki). Reflecting her love for a wide range of genres, the album features diverse rhythms, including swing, 16th-note beats, Brazilian, and African styles. VOLK incorporates the morin khuur and percussion, making it a st