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Mamoru Ishida: Ishida Mamoru 4 feat. Mike Rivett

Pianist Mamoru Ishida’s second album is titled Ishida Mamoru 4 feat. Mike Rivett and was released in 2011. With nine tracks over fifty-two minutes, the…

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FNK is a group featuring pianist Fumie Chiba, guitarist Nao Teraya, and drummer Kaoru Suzuki, who released their first album Canvas in 2022. A jazz trio…

Sep 15 •

Well-regarded and oft-mentioned, the dark and soulful jazz cafe Dug may be one of the first stops on a jazz seeker’s quest in Japan. For many years, Dug…

Sep 13 •

Bungalow: Abstract Messages

Abstract Messages is the final record from the group Bungalow, an album created under unique circumstances and with a different structure from previous…

Sep 8 •

Yukako Yamano: Imperial

World-traveling pianist Yukako Yamano released Imperial in 2018, a three-song mini-album showcasing not only her original songs but also the special…

Sep 1 •

August 2023

Sul Madrugada: Luar

While leading and participating in different groups through the years, musicians Hiroe Kobayashi and Sayaka Kishi have also played together on various…

Aug 25 •

Compilation of audio excerpts from Albums #104-121

Aug 24 •

Yuichi Narita: Urban Nocturne

With many jazz bars and performance opportunities reduced during the pandemic period, musicians used novel approaches to create and record music…

Aug 18 •

Nestled in an ordinary neighborhood located between the popular Tokyo tourist sites of Ueno Park and Asakusa’s Senso-ji temple, Knuttel House is a…

Aug 16 •

Tetsuji Yoshida & Mikiko Nagatake Duo: Live At Knuttel House

Trumpeter Tetsuji Yoshida and pianist Mikiko Nagatake create new music in old town surroundings on 2021’s Live at Knuttel House. Yoshida’s original…

Aug 11 •

Located in the fashionable area of Omotesando and Minami-Aoyama not too far from Shibuya, Zimagine is a precious gem in the city. Recently relocated and…

Aug 9 •

Fumika Asari: Introducin'

Fumika Asari’s first album is Introducin’ from 2020, a satisfying debut with a mix of players, combinations, and a to-the-point title with a respectful…

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