Kyoko Kitamura
@kyokokitamura.com
Musician, producer, media professional, F1 fanatic who once interviewed Senna, fan of Yuki Tsunoda (get him back on the grid), Team Piastri, Carlos Sainz Sr. #StopTrump
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Tale of Two Tower Records. Tower Records Shibuya (Tokyo) absolutely buzzing with shoppers: a mecca for music lovers, idol fans, merch collectors, social activities and more. And the clerk told me that today was not crowded! International Anthem and Makaya McCraven prominently featured. #music
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Tale of Two Tower Records. Tower Records Shibuya (Tokyo) absolutely buzzing with shoppers: a mecca for music lovers, idol fans, merch collectors, social activities and more. And the clerk told me that today was not crowded! International Anthem and Makaya McCraven prominently featured. #music
American Masters – Sun Ra: Do The Impossible premieres nationwide Friday, February 20 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS
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Sun Ra: Do The Impossible | Official Trailer | American Masters | PBS
YouTube video by American Masters PBS
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February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
American Masters – Sun Ra: Do The Impossible premieres nationwide Friday, February 20 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS
youtu.be/RpZOcDPjV20
youtu.be/RpZOcDPjV20
Monday morning listening
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Hour Of Power 1•19•26
This month's 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘖𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 is transmitting from Radio Free Europe and it's not exactly bursting with enthusiasm for what 2026 holds. Well, I take that back: this month's set is filled with lots of gr...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Monday morning listening
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Reposted by Kyoko Kitamura
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations starting in July, Trump says, after a backlash from performers.
February 1, 2026 at 11:45 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations starting in July, Trump says, after a backlash from performers.
For us in cold weather, a chart showing how long can we stay outdoors today before frostbite starts.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM
For us in cold weather, a chart showing how long can we stay outdoors today before frostbite starts.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Working on music with William Parker and a few of the Pocket Watch Orchestra members. Performing Thursday at NuBlu as part of Winter Jazzfest. #winterjazzfest #WilliamParker
www.winterjazzfest.com/1/08/26-nublu
www.winterjazzfest.com/1/08/26-nublu
January 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Working on music with William Parker and a few of the Pocket Watch Orchestra members. Performing Thursday at NuBlu as part of Winter Jazzfest. #winterjazzfest #WilliamParker
www.winterjazzfest.com/1/08/26-nublu
www.winterjazzfest.com/1/08/26-nublu
Finished rehearsing with William Parker to find these stunning performers at Delancey St-Essex St station (the dancer, I believe, might be Ja'Bowen). I love NYC.
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Delancey St—Essex St F Line Station performance
YouTube video by Kyoko Kitamura
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January 4, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Finished rehearsing with William Parker to find these stunning performers at Delancey St-Essex St station (the dancer, I believe, might be Ja'Bowen). I love NYC.
youtu.be/i0AxVO67gjI
youtu.be/i0AxVO67gjI
Would love that! I’ve usually been able to grab $40ish roundtrip tickets but I have to plan well and early. Happy holidays!
December 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Would love that! I’ve usually been able to grab $40ish roundtrip tickets but I have to plan well and early. Happy holidays!
My first visit and I was blown away. Very curious about the Lennie Tristano inclusion! General contribution to the genre? Charlie Parker connection? Spent all my time in the music section and didn’t see other sections so I’ll try to come back. DC via Amtrak is very affordable if I time it right.
December 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
My first visit and I was blown away. Very curious about the Lennie Tristano inclusion! General contribution to the genre? Charlie Parker connection? Spent all my time in the music section and didn’t see other sections so I’ll try to come back. DC via Amtrak is very affordable if I time it right.
Holiday research. Thoroughly enjoyed the tremendous music section of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in D.C. Intrigued to find Lennie Tristano’s name on the panel. (Braxton on there too, of course.) I’ll need to revisit next year for more.
December 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Holiday research. Thoroughly enjoyed the tremendous music section of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in D.C. Intrigued to find Lennie Tristano’s name on the panel. (Braxton on there too, of course.) I’ll need to revisit next year for more.
It's given me a different framework and vocabulary of thinking about this way of improvising, and also really helped me think about how to approach this as an educator. (Also helped me when I improvise with Joe!)
December 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It's given me a different framework and vocabulary of thinking about this way of improvising, and also really helped me think about how to approach this as an educator. (Also helped me when I improvise with Joe!)
Braxton festivities at Roulette reviewed, w/ wonderful mention of the Workshop and the Tri-Centric Vocal Ensemble performance. Happy to be quoted w/ my belief on human connection: “I can’t stress enough, the importance of being in the (same) room with each other.”
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Review Round-up: Roulette Intermedium celebrates the legacy of pioneering composer Anthony Braxton
The work and legacy of renowned composer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Braxton was celebrated throughout November in Brooklyn at Roulette Intermedium, featuring a series of workshops, performances...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Braxton festivities at Roulette reviewed, w/ wonderful mention of the Workshop and the Tri-Centric Vocal Ensemble performance. Happy to be quoted w/ my belief on human connection: “I can’t stress enough, the importance of being in the (same) room with each other.”
amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/12...
amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/12...
Clarity in bite-size pieces, detailed explanations of vocabulary, FANTASTIC reference material on composers and methodology, e.g., Cecil Taylor, Ornette, Braxton & more, clarifying the complex topic without becoming a "how-to" book, encouraging the reader to internalize/apply/extrapolate.
December 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Clarity in bite-size pieces, detailed explanations of vocabulary, FANTASTIC reference material on composers and methodology, e.g., Cecil Taylor, Ornette, Braxton & more, clarifying the complex topic without becoming a "how-to" book, encouraging the reader to internalize/apply/extrapolate.
Snow tomorrow night! 3 to 8 inches here, I think. Stay safe!
December 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Snow tomorrow night! 3 to 8 inches here, I think. Stay safe!
It’s a great book. I hope someone who’s interested in improv picked it up!
December 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It’s a great book. I hope someone who’s interested in improv picked it up!
I have that Joe Morris book too!
December 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I have that Joe Morris book too!
Was fortunate to catch Kokuho before its official release next year. 100% recommended, a movie to be seen in theaters, vibrant visuals, amazing music and sound. Best movie of the year. #Kokuho
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KOKUHO | Official Trailer - In theatres Feburary 2026
YouTube video by GKIDS Films
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December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Was fortunate to catch Kokuho before its official release next year. 100% recommended, a movie to be seen in theaters, vibrant visuals, amazing music and sound. Best movie of the year. #Kokuho
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfu...
Lena Bloch's tour de force newest album "Marina" on Radio France, available to listen online now, featuring Jacob Sacks, Ken Filiano, Michael Sarin and me. Lena translated the poems of legendary Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva and set it to music. #music
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Lena Bloch, l'héritage de la poétesse Marina Tsvetaeva en écho
Le nouvel album de la célèbre saxophoniste et compositrice d'origine russe Lena Bloch réinvente l'œuvre de la poétesse russe Marina Tsvetaeva. “Marina”, qui paraît chez Fresh Sound, met en vedette son...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Lena Bloch's tour de force newest album "Marina" on Radio France, available to listen online now, featuring Jacob Sacks, Ken Filiano, Michael Sarin and me. Lena translated the poems of legendary Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva and set it to music. #music
www.radiofrance.fr/francemusiqu...
www.radiofrance.fr/francemusiqu...
For music lovers in Tokyo: Workshop on the music of Anthony Braxton — Tokyo version, February 8, 2026. Reservation highly recommended.
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The Music of Anthony Braxton アンソニー・ブラクストン勉強会 – 東京現音計画
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December 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
For music lovers in Tokyo: Workshop on the music of Anthony Braxton — Tokyo version, February 8, 2026. Reservation highly recommended.
tokyogenonproject.net?p=1217
tokyogenonproject.net?p=1217
Your pieces were amazing, my favorites of your set!
December 14, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Your pieces were amazing, my favorites of your set!