Masa Ishikawa and The Jazz Transients is a small jazz ensemble project that I recently launched in 2017. The group portrays original works of mine that reflect my musical interests and influences on various styles, ranging from Straight Ahead Swing, Afro-Cuban, Experimental to Hip-Hop, Ballad and Traditional Japanese music. The ensemble also features Christopher Varga on vibraphone, Eric Hitt on bass and Marshall Gentry on drums.
Oni-Mai (dance of ogre)
Personnel: Masayoshi Ishikawa (key), Chris Varga (drums), Eric Hitt (bass), Marshall Gentry (drums)
Hikari (light)
Personnel: Masayoshi Ishikawa (key), Chris Varga (drums), Eric Hitt (bass), Marshall Gentry (drums)
Higurashi (cicada)
Personnel: Masayoshi Ishikawa (key), Chris Varga (drums), Eric Hitt (bass), Marshall Gentry (drums)
Romance
Personnel: Masayoshi Ishikawa (key), Chris Varga (drums), Eric Hitt (bass), Marshall Gentry (drums)