TAKUYA KURODA “RISING SON“ EPK

“Rising Son“ is out Feb. 18 on Blue Note Records. Order the album at Amazon: Rising Son makes for the perfect title for the Blue Note debut from Takuya Kuroda, an ascendant trumpeter and composer who is perhaps best known for his inspired presence in vocalist José James’ band over the past several years. In fact, Rising Son finds Kuroda stepping forth to helm James’ remarkable band -- featuring keyboardist Kris Bowers, electric bassist Solomon Dorsey, drummer Nate Smith, an