Michiyo Matsushita Trio: Free
Jazz of Japan #322 — Free is the third album from the Michiyo Matsushita Trio. With the members active in...
Ryosuke Hashizume Group: As We Breathe
Jazz of Japan #323 — As We Breathe is the 2008 release from the Ryosuke Hashizume Group, a sax-led ensemble...
Naoko Tanaka: Appreciation
Jazz of Japan #232 — Appreciation is pianist and composer Naoko Tanaka’s 2022 jazz release, her latest in a series...
Chihiro Yamanaka Trio: Madrigal
Jazz of Japan #133 — On her third album Madrigal, jazz pianist Chihiro Yamanaka continues on her upward arc, working...
Yukako Yamano: 1st Stage
Jazz of Japan #49 — Popular pianist Yukako Yamano’s 1st Stage is a rich and airy musical soufflé. Her catchy...
Sumire Kuribayashi Trio: Toys
Jazz of Japan #266 — Toys is pianist Sumire Kuribayashi’s debut leader album from 2014. Since then, the spirited musician...
Akane Matsumoto: Memories of You
Jazz of Japan #126 — As the sentimental mood hints at in the cover photo and album title, Akane Matsumoto’s...
Our Delight
Jazz of Japan #161 (Premium) — Our Delight jazz club, located near Warabi station in Tokyo, Japan
Hikari Ichihara: Sara Smile
Jazz of Japan #251 — Sara Smile is the second album from trumpeter Hikari Ichihara, released in 2006. This nine-track...
Ami Fukui Trio: Urban Clutter
Jazz of Japan #147 — The twinkling chords which open Ami Fukui’s debut album Urban Clutter from 2010 shine like...
Kunpei Nakabayashi Orchestra: Circles
Jazz of Japan #312 — Circles is a 2021 album from the Kunpei Nakabayashi Orchestra, a ten-member big band led...
Davy Mooney & Ko Omura: The Word
Jazz of Japan #333 — The Word (2025) is the second collaboration album from guitarist Davy Mooney and drummer Ko...
Harumi Nomoto Trio: Another Ordinary Day
Jazz of Japan #150 — Another Ordinary Day from 2002 is pianist Harumi Nomoto’s debut album as a leader of...
Shinpei Ruike & George Nakajima: N.40°
Jazz of Japan #68 — Art music from two musician artists, N.40° is sweet and stimulating, mellow and manic, alternating...
Akane Matsumoto: Oh, Lady Be Good
Jazz of Japan #283 — Oh, Lady Be Good is a piano trio album from Tokyo-based jazz pianist Akane Matsumoto....
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