“Groove is the basis of everything.” Takuya Kuroda fully demonstrates this on his new album Everyday (2025). With an irresistible mix of jazz, funk and neo-soul, everything revolves around rhythm and flow. His trumpet effortlessly dances on the pulsating beats of drummer David Frazier, and together they create an energy that immediately grabs you. Kuroda works on his music daily, and you can hear it: every track breathes precision and zest for life. With influences from Herbie Hancock to Kamasi Washington, he remains true to his mission: letting the groove speak as the beating heart of his sound.

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