Seiji Endo: Genji Monogatari Volume 1
Jazz of Japan #77 — Through a beautiful piano sound with deep reverberations, Seiji Endo’s latest solo album releases atmospheric...
Yuichiro Aratake: The Light Flows In
Jazz of Japan #74 — Yuichiro Aratake’s The Light Flows In is a solo piano collection which sets a calm,...
Taihei Asakawa: Waltz for Debby
Jazz of Japan #63 — Although it may seem overly-ambitious to reinvent the classic 1961 Bill Evans Trio live recordings...
Michiyo Matsushita: Sally Gardens
Jazz of Japan #60 — Pianist Michiyo Matsushita’s Sally Gardens is a lively solo piano album featuring original compositions set...
Seiji Endo: Sakura Meditation
Jazz of Japan #59 — Sakura Meditation from pianist Seiji Endo is a gorgeous collection of evocative solo piano pieces....
Hakuei Kim Trio: Open the Green Door
Jazz of Japan #54 — Modern to the point of futuristic, Open the Green Door features an exciting jazz piano...
Yukako Yamano: 1st Stage
Jazz of Japan #49 — Popular pianist Yukako Yamano’s 1st Stage is a rich and airy musical soufflé. Her catchy...
Taihei Asakawa: Catastrophe in Jazz
Jazz of Japan #46 — Jazz pianist Taihei Asakawa pushes boundaries on his 2011 release Catastrophe in Jazz. This modern...
Yuya Wakai: Images
Jazz of Japan #42 — Joyful notes flow effortlessly from pianist Yuya Wakai as he confidently opens his solo piano...
Seiji Endo: Tsutaete Ikou
Jazz of Japan #30 — In memory of the lives taken by the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March...
Sachiko Ikuta Trio: Haru No Kaze
Jazz of Japan #26 — A jazz pianist who balances lyricism with boldness, Sachiko Ikuta leads a piano trio on...
Seiji Endo: Circle for Peace
Jazz of Japan #19 — Seiji Endo, a poet at the piano, plays his original compositions for solo piano on...
Sayaka Kishi: Featuring Te
Jazz of Japan #9 — Featuring Te, a 2014 release from pianist Sayaka Kishi, is a fun and bright collection...