Two for Two is an album by Aki Takase and Han Bennink.
Recording and music
The album was recorded on 2–4 May 2011.[1] The performances are by pianist Aki Takase and drummer Han Bennink.[2] Most of the 16 tracks are credited to Takase as composer.[2]
Release and reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Down Beat | [3] |
Two for Two was released by Intakt Records.[3] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "The predictably unpredictable results are sure to gratify seasoned modern jazz lovers and dazzle impressionable listeners unfamiliar with this kind of creative exchange".[2] The Down Beat reviewer commented on the humour in some of the playing and wrote that "fans of both musicians will enjoy this solid and cohesive – not to mention delightful – effort".[3]
Track listing
- "Two for Two"
- "My Tokyo"
- "Locomotive"
- "Zankapfel"
- "Knut"
- "Baumkuchen"
- "Monochrome"
- "Raise Four"
- "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?"
- "A Chotto Matte"
- "Hat and Beard"
- "Ohana Han"
- "Rolled Up"
- "Hell Und Dunkel"
- "Hommage to Thelonious Monk"
- "Two for Two"
Personnel
- Aki Takase – piano
- Han Bennink – drums
References
- ^ "Aki Takase Han Bennink – Two for Two". Intakt Records. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d Arwulf, Arwulf "Han Bennink / Aki Takase – Two for Two". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ a b c Drouot, Alain (March 2012) "Aki Takase & Han Bennink – Two for Two". Down Beat. p. 60.
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