Miki is the debut album from Japanese jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka, released in 2018. Many of the tracks on the album have food-related names.

Miki
Front cover of the album Miki
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 24, 2018
RecordedAugust 8–9, 2017
StudioAcoustic Recording, Brooklyn, New York
GenreJazz
Length57:49
LabelCellar Live
ProducerMiki Yamanaka
Miki Yamanaka chronology
Miki
(2018)
Human Dust Suite
(2020)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
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DownBeat     [1]

DownBeat Magazine published two reviews for the album. The first of these, by Dave Cantor, states that "Even if the song titles weren’t playful, pianist Miki Yamanaka’s writing would radiate a unique buoyancy across her jubilant debut."[2] The second, by Fred Bouchard, gave the album 3.5 stars, stating "Miki Yamanaka runs free and easy with a fresh spin on mainstream bop. Her light touch tickles airy tunes with will-o’-the-wisp turns and oddly formal grace notes... the democratic pianist gives plenty of solo space from the git-go to her top-notch bandmates."[1] Collin Story, writing in the WholeNote, declares that "Overall, Miki is a success, both on the merits of Yamanaka’s playing and on the compelling group dynamic that she has cultivated."[3]

Track listing

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All tracks written by Miki Yamanaka unless otherwise indicated

  1. Mr. Pancake – 05:34
  2. eYes – 05:37
  3. Monk's Dream (Thelonious Monk) – 06:42
  4. Sea Salt – 03:54
  5. Stuffed Cabbage – 06:15
  6. Book – 05:29
  7. A Fake Hero – 06:12
  8. For All We Know (Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) – 04:55
  9. Wonder – 06:23
  10. What About Food – 06:49

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bouchard, Fred (December 2018). "Miki Yamanaka: Miki". downbeat.com. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  2. ^ Cantor, Dave (October 2018). "Miki Yamanaka:Miki". downbeat.com. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  3. ^ Story, Colin (2018-11-27). "Miki - Miki Yamanaka; Bill Stewart; Steve Nelson; Orlando le Fleming". The WholeNote. Retrieved 2024-06-14.