Eight Little Pieces (英語)

"The Melody of Life, the Suite of Love

— Enter the Vivid Sound World of Mao Sone"

Jazz pianist and composer Mao Sone presents his latest studio album, Eight Little Pieces — a richly woven 45-minute suite born from the life-changing moment of welcoming his first child. This work captures the essence of familial love, the sparkle of everyday life, and a profound journey into sound. With meticulous orchestration and a seamless blend of jazz and classical sensibilities, the album offers gentle yet dynamic melodies inspired by precious moments with his child. A new beginning, a celebration of music — this is an album that sings with joy.

Mao Sone – ８つの小品 / Eight Little Pieces

Release Date:
Scheduled for release on Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Pre-Order:
Details to be announced

Upcoming Single Releases from Eight Little Pieces

June 4, 2025 (Wed)
VI. Rumba
Featuring Kojiro Tokunaga, Ryo Miyachi, and Kan

July 30, 2025 (Wed)
IV. When the Angel Cries
Featuring May Inoue, Ryo Miyachi, and Hironori Suzuki

August 27, 2025 (Wed)
VII. Love Letter
Featuring Edmar Colón

Eight Little Pieces

1. Ⅰ. Overture

2. Ⅱ. The Light You’ll See

3. Ⅲ. Maria’s Eye

4. Ⅳ. When the Angel Cries

5. Ⅴ. Lullaby

6. Ⅵ. Rumba

7. Ⅶ. Love Letter

8. Ⅷ. Finale Part 1

9. Ⅷ. Finale Part 2

10. Waltz for Debby

11. A Song for Jobim

12. Lullaby (Piano Solo ver.)

All songs composed by Mao Sone except “Waltz for Debby” composed by Bill Evans
All string & horn arrangements by Mao Sone

Mao Sone – Piano (1–12), Flugelhorn (3, 9), Trumpet (4, 8), Prophet 6 (4, 6), Moog Subsequent 37 (9), Toy Piano (2, 9)

Ryo Miyachi – Bass (1–9, 11)

Hironori Suzuki – Drums (1–9, 11)

May Inoue – Guitar (4)

Kojiro Tokunaga – Guitar (6), Palmas (6, 8)

Kan – Percussion & Palmas (6, 8)

Edmar Colón – Soprano Sax (7)

Yuki Nakajima – 1st Violin (1–4, 7–9)

Cristina Fujita – 2nd Violin (1–4, 7–9)

Yuichi Nakada – Viola (1–4, 7–9)

Masateru Nishikata – Cello (1–4, 7–9)

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Mao Sone – 1st Trumpet & Flugelhorn (1, 2, 5–9)

Yuki Tadatomo – 2nd Trumpet (1, 2, 5–9)

Jo Kishigami – French Horn (1, 2, 5–9)

Akihiro Higashikawa – Trombone (1, 2, 3, 5–9)

Yukiko Shijo – Tuba (1, 2, 5–9)

Kojiro Tokunaga appears by the courtesy of Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.

Produced by Mao Sone (claudia Inc.)

Directed by Seiichiro Matsunaga (ReBorn Wood Inc.)

Recorded & Mixed by Shuichi Morita (ReBorn Wood Inc.) at ReBorn Wood Studio

Mastered by Dave Darlington (Bass Hit Studio)

Piano Tuned by Yuichi Ide

Assistant Piano Tuner: Nanami Naito

Cover Art: Shiku Kasahara

Artwork & Design: Yosuke Wada

Photography by Tomoko Hidaki

Hair & Makeup by Haruna Koyama

Management: Akie Osawa (Moon LLC.)

Executive Producers: Taichi Kiriya & Sachiko Hayashi