Daisuke Abe

Daisuke Abe is a guitarist and composer known for his lyrical improvisation and deep sense of jazz tradition. Since moving to New York City in 2002, he has become a respected presence on the international jazz scene. 阿部大輔は、リリカルな即興演奏とジャズの伝統への深い理解で知られるギタリスト・作曲家。2002年にニューヨークへ渡って以来、国際的なジャズシーンで高い評価を受けている。 JazzTimes praised him as "an accomplished player with a penchant for penning appealing melodies," while DownBeat noted his "deep sense of tradition and consistent expression." 『JazzTimes』は「魅力的なメロディを紡ぐ才能あるプレイヤー」、『DownBeat』は「伝統を重んじ、一貫して表現力豊か」と評している。 Selected Discography: 🎵 On My Way Back Home (2005) featuring Aaron Parks, Gretchen Parlato, Walter Smith III 🎵 UoU - Home (2010) #1 on JazzWeek World Chart 🎵 UoU - Take the 7 Train (2013) Collaborations: Gregory Porter, Mark Turner, Jon Cowherd, Jaleel Shaw, Little Glee Monster, 大橋トリオ Notable Venues: Blue Note NYC, Dizzy's Club, Smalls Jazz Club, 新宿ピットイン Based in Japan since 2020, Abe continues to bridge cultures and genres through performance and education. 2020年より日本を拠点に、演奏と教育を通じて文化とジャンルを超えた音楽活動を展開している。 🌐 www.daisukeabe.com