Bronx Duo Jazz Project

We had a wonderful turn out on Saturday for Daniel Garbin and Takeshi Asai's concert at Cote Wine Bar. 

Daniel Garbin, an associate professor with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York, is also a multifaceted musician. Born in Baia Mare, Romania, his musical odyssey began at the Students' Club under the guidance of Professor Bertok, subsequently becoming a founding member of the jazz ensemble at the Baia Mare Art High School, under the tutelage of Professor Pauliuc. Upon the suggestion of musician Calin Ionce, Daniel's musical journey continued in Cluj-Napoca with the Big Band Gaio under the guidance of Professor Stefan Vannai. He also lent his exceptional guitar skills to a jazz quintet during his tenure at the Students' Culture House. Daniel performed alongside the Gaio Big Band and the quintet at the 1998 edition of the NAPOCENSIS International Jazz Festival, impressing audiences with his exceptional musical talent. Then the United States beckoned... learn more at DGarbin.com

Traditional yet modern, lyrical yet dramatic, jazz pianist Takeshi Asai has been a one-of-a-kind voice in New York’s jazz scene for more than ten years.​ Besides his constant club engagements in NYC with talented contemporaries and legends, Takeshi Asai has a hugely successful international career; touring in Poland, UK, France, Germany, Egypt, Japan, South Korea and Australia.​ TakeshiAsai.com

​Thanks to Cote Wine Bar for hosting and to everyone who came out to enjoy the evening.