Ittetsu Nasuda, born in Tokyo, is a distinguished Latin jazz pianist. He is known for his early immersion in music under the guidance of his mother, an educator and pianist. Ittetsu started his musical journey at the age of three and developed a profound interest in improvisational jazz by the time he reached 19. He honed his skills by performing alongside accomplished musicians in Tokyo before venturing to Boston in 2011. Ittetsu pursued formal music education at Berklee College of Music. His time at Berklee enriched his musical prowess and broadened his artistic horizons.
The NYC-based artist releases his debut album titled ‘Tailwind’ this October 2024. The 12-track set of original compositions marks the beginning of a new chapter in Ittetsu’s career. His music reflects the diversity of the Japanese musical tradition by combining Afro-Cuban, contemporary jazz, and popular elements while embracing improvisation. Tailwind features Dan Neville on vibraphone, Gabriel Vivas on bass, Juan Chiavassa on drums, and Takafumi Nikaido on percussion.
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