Mao Sone's new studio album, "Eight Little Pieces," is set for release.

— The melody of life, a suite of love. A colorful 45 minutes woven from family and music —

Jazz pianist/composer Mao Sone's new album, "Eight Little Pieces," is scheduled for release on September 10, 2025.

Born to coincide with the significant life event of the birth of their first child, this suite consists of eight chapters themed around love for family, the brilliance of everyday life, and an insatiable thirst for musical exploration. Its appeal lies in its sound that transcends the boundaries of jazz and classical music, its intricate string and brass arrangements, and the profound lyricism that shines through its improvisational elements.

Three singles will be released sequentially ahead of the album's release.

Pre-release single release schedule

• "VI. Rumba" feat. Koji Tokunaga (Gt, Palmas), Ryo Miyaji (Bass), Kan (Perc, Palmas) - released on June 4th.

• "IV. When the Angel Cries" feat. Mei Inoue (Gt), Ryo Miyaji (Bass), Hiroki Suzuki (Drums) - Available for download on July 30th .

• "VII. Love Letter" feat. Edmar Colon (Soprano Sax) will be released on August 27th.

  
  

Contents of "Eight Short Pieces"

1. I. Overture feat. Ryo Miyaji, Hiroki Suzuki

2. II. The Light You'll See

3. III. Maria's Eye

4. IV. When the Angel Cries feat. Mei Inoue, Ryo Miyaji, Hiroki Suzuki

5. V. Lullaby

6. VI. Rumba feat. Koji Tokunaga, Ryo Miyaji, Kan

7. VII. Love Letter feat. Edmar Colón

8. VIII. Finale Part 1 feat. Kan

9. VIII. Finale Part 2 feat. Ryo Miyaji, Hiroki Suzuki

<CD Bonus Tracks> 10. Waltz for Debby (Bill Evans composition) 11. A Song for Jobim12. Lullaby (Piano Solo ver.)

credit

• All songs composed and arranged by Mao Sone (except for Track 10)

• Recording period : October 24, 2024 - November 19, 2024 (ReBorn Wood Studio)

  
  

Performing members:

• Mao Sone – Piano, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, Prophet 6, Moog Subsequent 37, Toy Piano

• Ryo Miyachi – Bass

• Hiroki Suzuki – Drums

• May Inoue – Guitar (Track 4)

• Kojiro Tokunaga – Guitar, Palmas

• Kan – Percussion, Palmas

• Edmar Colón – Soprano Sax

Strings:

• Yuki Nakajima (1st Violin)

• Christina Fujita (2nd Violin)

• Yuichi Nakata (Viola)

• Masateru Nishikata (Cello)

Brass:

• Mao Sone (1st Trumpet & Flugelhorn)

• Yuki Tadatomo (2nd Trumpet)

• Jo Kishigami (French Horn)

• Akihiro Higashikawa (Trombone)

• Yukiko Shijo (Tuba)

Release Date : September 10, 2025, released by Rebornwood