Archive - Jazz of Japan

These are compilations of audio excerpts from albums featured on this site.

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This four-part index lists the albums, musicians, and clubs currently featured on this site, along with a chronological timeline of articles published…

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Ryosuke Hashizume Group: As We Breathe

As We Breathe is the 2008 release from the Ryosuke Hashizume Group, a sax-led ensemble of sax, guitar, drums, bass, and piano.

Aug 17 •

Michiyo Matsushita Trio: Free

Free is the third album from the Michiyo Matsushita Trio.

Aug 10 •

Yuji Ito & Koichi Hirata Duo: Two for the Road

Two for the Road is a 2024 album from bassist Yuji Ito and guitarist Koichi Hirata, working as a duo here on their first collaboration.

Aug 3 •

July 2025

NHORHM: New Heritage of Real Heavy Metal

NHORHM is New Heritage of Real Heavy Metal. It’s not only a homage to the original NWOBHM abbreviation, but also an incredible initialism of the three…

Jul 25 •

Natural music salon, located near Mitaka station in Tokyo, Japan

Jul 19 •

Koto ha, To: Shiro o Matoeba

“Koto ha, To” is a three-member musical project made up of vocalist Ayako Tsuchiya, pianist Kozue Tsukayama, and bassist Yuki Ito.

Jul 12 •

Taeko Kurita: Ko-tsu-ko-tsu

Taeko Kurita’s Ko-tsu-ko-tsu is a solo piano album from 2012 featuring eight of her original songs.

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June 2025

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