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Two for Two

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Two for Two is an album by Aki Takase and Han Bennink.

01Recording and music

The album was recorded on 2-4 May 2011. The performances are by pianist Aki Takase and drummer Han Bennink. Most of the 16 tracks are credited to Takase as composer.

02Release and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Down Beat

Two for Two was released by Intakt Records. The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "The predictably unpredictable results are sure to gratify seasoned modern jazz lovers and dazzle impressionable listeners unfamiliar with this kind of creative exchange". The Down Beat reviewer commented on the humour in some of the playing and wrote that "fans of both musicians will enjoy this solid and cohesive, not to mention delightful, effort".

03Track listing

  1. "Two for Two"
  2. "My Tokyo"
  3. "Locomotive"
  4. "Zankapfel"
  5. "Knut"
  6. "Baumkuchen"
  7. "Monochrome"
  8. "Raise Four"
  9. "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?"
  10. "A Chotto Matte"
  11. "Hat and Beard"
  12. "Ohana Han"
  13. "Rolled Up"
  14. "Hell Und Dunkel"
  15. "Hommage to Thelonious Monk"
  16. "Two for Two"
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