Takuya Kuroda brings his trumpet to Berlin’s Gretchen on November 21, 2025 — joined by his band and a sound that treats jazz not as a genre, but as an attitude. Originally from Japan, the Brooklyn-based trumpeter has spent years fine-tuning a musical language that effortlessly balances hip-hop beats, neo-soul vibes, and improvised elegance.
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Weightless and grounded
His current album Everyday sounds exactly like its title suggests — but never drifts into the banal. Rather, it shows how loop experiments, everyday practice, and meticulous studio work can result in a sonic organism that feels airy yet grounded. Kuroda doesn’t just play the trumpet — he phrases, layers, and responds. Live, this energy connects with a high-calibre ensemble, featuring Craig Hill on saxophone, Takahiro Izumikawa on keys, and David Frazier on drums. Those who tune in tend to stay. Those who show up will likely want to stay longer.
