Libations & Meditations by Art Hirahara

Pianist Art Hirahara strikes with unstoppable melodic sensibility and a wide palette of styles and sounds on his 2015 release "Libations and Meditations." Joining Hirahara on this piano trio date are bassist Linda Oh and drummer John Davis, both of whom contribute exciting ideas and add a solid foundation to the session. With an exciting program of new original compositions, "Libations and Meditations" is a work of gentle contemplation and passionate reverence by a musical artist seeking to explore the profound depths of our collective emotions, while ultimately remaining true to himself. Whether one is already familiar with the music of Art Hirahara or discovering him for the first time, this effort is certain to bring smiles and bright moments to jazz fans and serious listeners everywhere.

Art Hirahara is a jazz pianist/keyboardist with multiple albums as a leader and side musician. Hirahara’s piano and compositional sound are an amalgamation of the varied musical influences he has studied and the wide range of leaders he has worked for.