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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience

Kuroda Takanori 2025.4.4｜18:37

#MUSIC 2024.12.15

Ayatake Ezaki to Headline Christmas Event with Guest Singers jo0ji, Hana Hope and More

NiEW 2024.12.12｜11:08

Ayatake Ezaki Releases Piano Trio Version of 1st Album “Hajimari no Yoru” for Streaming

NiEW 2024.5.31｜14:50

ROTH BART BARON Unveils “Closer” Music Video, Featuring Ayatake Ezaki in Exclusive Streaming Event

NiEW 2024.2.2｜12:32

#MUSIC 2023.8.10

The second installment of the radio program “Ayatake Ezaki’s Borderless Music Dig!

NiEW 2023.8.7｜10:41

Ayatake Ezaki’s solo debut album “Hajimari no Yoru”

Kuroda Takanori 2023.7.10｜18:52

A Personal History of Ayatake Ezaki.

Kuroda Takanori 2023.7.10｜15:36

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