Mao Sone Announces New Album “Eight Little Pieces”

― A suite of love, life, and sound ―

Acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Mao Sone has announced the release of his new studio album, “Eight Little Pieces”, arriving on September 10, 2025.

Written during a transformative period in his life—becoming a father for the first time—this 45-minute suite captures the warmth of family, the beauty of everyday moments, and Sone’s deep musical curiosity. Seamlessly blending jazz and classical traditions, the album features rich orchestration, lyrical melodies, and dynamic improvisations that reflect both intimacy and grandeur.

Three singles will be released ahead of the album’s launch.

Upcoming Pre-release Singles

• June 4　“Ⅵ. Rumba” feat. Kojiro Tokunaga (guitar, palmas), Ryo Miyachi (bass), Kan (percussion, palmas)

• July 30　“Ⅳ. When the Angel Cries” feat. May Inoue (guitar), Ryo Miyachi (bass), Hironori Suzuki (drums)

• August 27　“Ⅶ. Love Letter” feat. Edmar Colón (soprano saxophone)

  
  

“Eight Little Pieces” — Track List

1. Ⅰ. Overture feat. Ryo Miyachi, Hironori Suzuki

2. Ⅱ. The Light You’ll See

3. Ⅲ. Maria’s Eye

4. Ⅳ. When the Angel Cries feat. May Inoue, Ryo Miyachi, Hironori Suzuki

5. Ⅴ. Lullaby

6. Ⅵ. Rumba feat. Kojiro Tokunaga, Ryo Miyachi, Kan

7. Ⅶ. Love Letter feat. Edmar Colón

8. Ⅷ. Finale Part 1 feat. Kan

9. Ⅷ. Finale Part 2 feat. Ryo Miyachi, Hironori Suzuki

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

Credits

All compositions and arrangements by Mao Sone, except Track 10 by Bill EvansRecorded at ReBorn Wood Studio | Oct 24 – Nov 19, 2024

Musicians:

• 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 Saxophone (7)

Strings:

• Yuki Nakajima – 1st Violin (1–4, 7–9)

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

• Yuichi Nakata – Viola (1–4, 7–9)

• Masaki Nishikata – Cello (1–4, 7–9)

Brass:

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

• Yuki Tadayomo – 2nd Trumpet (1, 2, 5–9)

• Jo Kishiue – French Horn (1, 2, 5–9)

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

• Yukiko Shijo – Tuba (1, 2, 5–9)

  
  

Official release date: September 10, 2025 from ReBorn Wood Label