A-one and a-two and a-you know what to do...!
Come on down and swing along with the best ragtime, stride, and jazz musicians in town.
Upper Terrace (at the base of the William Cullen Bryant Statue behind the New York Public Library)
Playing in Loving Memory of…
Ayako Shirasaki (1969 – 2021)
Virtuoso Pianist with a “Tender Touch”
Featuring Ted Rosenthal (Piano)
From 2003-2021, Ayako was an important part of the family of pianists at the Piano in Bryant Park. We will miss her grace, her style, and her beautiful music always.
Ayako Shirasaki was a virtuoso pianist who performed in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her CD Some Other Time.
Thank you for the music!
Many thanks to Sam Ash Music Stores for their support through the years.
