Chihiro Yamanaka: Abyss
Jazz of Japan #324 — Abyss is a 2007 studio album from pianist Chihiro Yamanaka, recorded with bandmates Vicente Archer...
Hideaki Hori: Melodies for Night & Day
Jazz of Japan #216 — As a companion piece to the previous article on Hideaki Hori’s Horizon, this follow-up post...
Mikiko Nagatake: Solo
Jazz of Japan #205 — In welcome succession for eager fans, pianist Mikiko Nagatake released a batch of albums for...
Fumie Chiba: Rougequeue
Jazz of Japan #276 — Rougequeue is a 2015 mini-album from pianist Fumie Chiba that features five of her original...
Makiyo Sakai: Silver Painting
Jazz of Japan #273 — For many people, classical music can be very relaxing, a soothing balm at certain times,...
Seiji Endo: Circle for Peace
Jazz of Japan #19 — Seiji Endo, a poet at the piano, plays his original compositions for solo piano on...
Akane Matsumoto: Little Girl Blue
Jazz of Japan #212 — Akane Matsumoto’s solo piano album Little Girl Blue from 2022 is full of good moods...
Natural
Jazz of Japan #319 (Premium) — Natural music salon, located near Mitaka station in Tokyo, Japan
Seiji Endo: Sakura Meditation
Jazz of Japan #59 — Sakura Meditation from pianist Seiji Endo is a gorgeous collection of evocative solo piano pieces....
Taeko Kurita: Ko-tsu-ko-tsu
Jazz of Japan #317 — Taeko Kurita’s Ko-tsu-ko-tsu is a solo piano album from 2012 featuring eight of her original...
Mase Hiroko Quintet: First Contact
Jazz of Japan #222 — “Hard bop jazz aimed towards the universe” might be a good way to introduce soprano...
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,...
Mariko Maeda: Awareness
Jazz of Japan #178 — Awareness is the inspiring title of trombonist Mariko Maeda’s debut album of newly-recorded music that...
Fumie Chiba: Beautiful Days
Jazz of Japan #138 — On her fourth and latest album Beautiful Days (2017), pianist Fumie Chiba records eleven new...
Hiroyuki Yamaguchi Quintet: Mowna
Jazz of Japan #329 — Mowna is a 2024 album from bassist and composer Hiroyuki Yamaguchi. For this release, Yamaguchi...
Hitomi Nishiyama: Vibrant
Jazz of Japan #181 — Vibrant is a 2020 solo piano recording from Hitomi Nishiyama, her second solo album after...
Yukari Inoue: Sakura
Jazz of Japan #108 — Pianist Yukari Inoue’s Sakura from 2016 blooms with colorful variety as she jumps across genres...
Fumie Chiba Trio: Echoes
Jazz of Japan #336 — Echoes is the title of the second album from the Fumie Chiba Trio, made up...
Ken’ichiro Shinzawa: Piano Works
Jazz of Japan #40 — Ideal for peaceful, calming piano, Ken’ichiro Shinzawa’s Piano Works features seven original compositions with a...
Shikou Ito Trio Syncretia: Kakusareta Guwa
Jazz of Japan #352 — Kakusareta Guwa is a 2025 release from pianist Shikou Ito’s Trio Syncretia. A translation of...
Ami Fukui Trio: MCY
Jazz of Japan #292 — It was a surprise when Ami Fukui released even more new songs and arrangements with...
Seiji Endo: Piano Pieces Collection II
Jazz of Japan #281 — Piano Pieces Collection II is pianist Seiji Endo’s follow-up to his 2021 release Piano Pieces...
Seiji Endo: Piano Pieces Collection
Jazz of Japan #279 — Piano Pieces Collection is a 2021 album from pianist and composer Seiji Endo. For this...
Akihiro Yoshimoto Quartet: Moving Color
Jazz of Japan #51 — Moving Color is the second album from saxophonist Akihiro Yoshimoto and his quartet. With eight...
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Harumi Nomoto Trio: Belinda
Jazz of Japan #115 — Among the modern J-Jazz piano trio mainstays in the collection, Harumi Nomoto Trio’s Belinda is...
Koichi Sato: Embryo
Jazz of Japan #258 — Koichi Sato’s two-disc album Embryo is another remarkable showcase for the talented composerarrangerpianist. Unfolding the...
Sayaka Kishi: Featuring Te
Jazz of Japan #9 — Featuring Te, a 2014 release from pianist Sayaka Kishi, is a fun and bright collection...
Yuka Yanagihara Trio: Inner Views
Jazz of Japan #223 — Pianist Yuka Yanagihara’s second piano trio album is Inner Views from 2019, where she plays...
Yuya Wakai: Images
Jazz of Japan #42 — Joyful notes flow effortlessly from pianist Yuya Wakai as he confidently opens his solo piano...