My son Grant Kobayashi has remixed my original composition "Exotic Places" which was released on our 1998 Ron Kobayashi Trio CD of the same name.

EXOTIC PLACES REMIX by Grant Kobayashi

This is a tune I wrote during the 2020 Pandemic.  It is called "Waiting" and was recorded at one of the Studio 770 Open Mic Sessions with Isaac Sanchez on drums and Baba Elefante on bass.

Waiting By Ron Kobayashi

Little Sunflower from latest Al Williams Jazz Society Album "Then and Now," featuring Najee on flute."

Little Sunflower Al Williams Jazz Society with Najee

A concert with Mel Torme in the mid 1980s in Fullerton, CA.

Mel Torme with Ron on piano performing Round Midnight

This is a one take recording done for a Fullerton College Recording class project.  I'm on piano, Karim Yengsep is on bass and Dean Koba is on drums. The tune is called Staying Home Blues, an original I wrote while staying home during the Pandemic. Engineered by Taylor Lucio.

Staying Home Blues

Stella by Starlight - Ron Kobayashi Solo Piano

This is a recording I did for Bryan Cabrera's recording project with special guest artist guitarist Peter Sprague.

Mercy Mercy Mercy - Ron with the Bryan Cabrera Band

Raw track (including false start)of St. Thomas of a live jam at Peter Sprague's studio with Bryan Cabrera on drums, Sly on bass, Ron Kobayashi on piano and Peter Sprague on guitar.

St.ThomasBryanCabreraBand

Recorded Live at Lucy's Place with the Peak Experience Jazz Ensemble.  Cut from the Peak Experience Jazz Volume 1 CD.  Available on online retailers.

Peak Experience Just One Of Those Things

This is a one take recording at a Studio 770 Open Mic Session of John Coltrane's classic Giant Steps.  It is arranged and played by saxophonist Paul Navidad.  Sam Montooth on bass, Isaac Sanchez on drums and Ron Kobayashi on piano.

Giant Steps arrangement by Paul Navidad

This was a portable digital recording made at a gig in Newport Beach many years ago.  Baba and Steve were subbing out, so I believe Lalo Carillo is on bass and Chris Wabich is on drums (please correct me if I'm wrong).  

What is this thing called love  Ron Kobayashi Trio 2 Live

This is a tune I wrote for my son Grant.  It was recorded with the band Second Story comprising of Ron Kobayashi on keys,  Baba Elefante on bass, Steve Hommel on sax, Ronnie Ciago on drums and Dave Murdy on guitar.  

Wish Me A Grant (for Son Grant) by Ron Kobayashi (Second Story Band)

Playing jazz most of my life, I thought I'd try my hand at the "George Winston New Age" piano genre.  This is an original composition I wrote called "So Long"  from my "Solo Piano" CD available on www.carpetcat.com.

So Long

For those who have only known me playing jazz, this may be a shock!    This is a rare recording of me playing in an alternative rock band called "The Other Side" some 30 years ago.  Yes, I played in a rock band...don't laugh!  

"It's Time" The Other Side

This is an original composition of mine dedicated to Bill Evans.  It was recorded on my first CD almost 20 years ago "Ron Kobayashi Trio."  www.carpetcat.com  Please contact me if you'd like the chart.  Email: RKobamusic@gmail.com  Thanks for your interest!

Waltz For Bill

This is the first recording I made (more than 25 years ago) in 1986 with my first jazz group "Blueprint" (Paul Carman on sax, Cliff Hulling on drums, Bryant Simpson on bass and me on keys).  This tune is written by my longtime friend and talented writer Cliff Hulling (who co-led this group with me).  This recording is only available on vinyl LP (if they still exist anywhere in the world).  I'm sure you young ones are asking what a vinyl LP is...man, I'm old!

Street Scene by "Blueprint" Ron's first band 1986

A live portable recording of a duo gig we did many years ago.  Just love the way Leslie interprets the melody.

Leslie Lewis/Ron Kobayashi "But Not For Me"

This is a completely improvised performance from "The Meeting" consisting of guitarist John Heussenstamm, keyboardist Ron Kobayashi, bassist Baba Elefante and drummer Leo Vigil.

Safe Passage

Fullerton Council member Ahmad Zahra read this wonderful tribute to Roy Kobayashi at the 9/15/20 Fullerton City Council meeting.

Fullerton City Council Meeting Honoring Dad

This is Ron's first attempt at Electronic Music.  Production, sound engineering and drum groove by Grant Kobayashi.  Keyboards by Ron Kobayashi.  Recorded Jan. 25, 2021 at Grant Kobayashi's studio.

Ron Kobayashi

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