Takuya Kuroda

Takuya Kuroda will perform on November 20 at 21:30 at Komünite.

Born in Kobe and based in Brooklyn, the trumpet virtuoso Takuya Kuroda is known for his genre-defying sound that blends jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, and modern funk into a seamless groove-driven language.

With over thirty years of musical experience, Kuroda has earned admiration across prestigious platforms from Pitchfork to Blue Note. His eighth studio album “Everyday” showcases his mastery in merging jazz, funk, post-bop, and neo-soul with hip-hop aesthetics, creating a refined balance between production and live performance.

Having collaborated with artists ranging from DJ Premier to Akoya Afrobeat, Kuroda crafts a sound where trumpet, synth textures, and Rhodes piano transform everyday rhythms into a vibrant, dance-like experience. Built on groove at its core, his music remains both rooted in tradition and forward-looking in spirit.

“Everyday” stands as a rhythmic statement of his disciplined artistry, turning ordinary moments into expressive, high-energy musical narratives.