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....
Sayaketts: Colors
Jazz of Japan #58 — At times light and carefree, yet also deeply and seriously musical, Sayaka Kishi’s “pure music”...
Taihei Asakawa Trio: Touch of Winter
Jazz of Japan #57 — Taihei Asakawa’s beautiful Touch of Winter from 2013 is a contemplative jazz album rooted in...
Koichi Sato: Utopia
Jazz of Japan #56 — Utopia is the debut leader album for pianist Koichi Sato, who reaches for high standards...
Ami Fukui: Amizm
Jazz of Japan #55 — Ami Fukui’s second album Amizm advertises “Mellow and Groovy” on the label, and delivers a...
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...
Yasumasa Kumagai: I Need a Change, Too
Jazz of Japan #53 — Yasumasa Kumagai’s debut album from 2008, I Need a Change, Too, establishes his J Jazz...
Hideaki Hori Trio: Unconditional Love
Jazz of Japan #52 — Unconditional Love is the 11th album from pianist Hideaki Hori and features his trio playing...
Akihiro Yoshimoto Quartet: Moving Color
Jazz of Japan #51 — Moving Color is the second album from saxophonist Akihiro Yoshimoto and his quartet. With eight...
Wataru Hamasaki Meets Akane Matsumoto Trio: Big Catch
Jazz of Japan #50 — “Swing & Blues” is the name of the game with Big Catch’s jazz quartet album...
Yukako Yamano: 1st Stage
Jazz of Japan #49 — Popular pianist Yukako Yamano’s 1st Stage is a rich and airy musical soufflé. Her catchy...
Takako Yamada: The Flow of Time
Jazz of Japan #48 — Takako Yamada’s The Flow of Time features 11 original compositions from the pianist, a bold...
Ko Omura: Introspect
Jazz of Japan #47 — Drummer Ko Omura leads the listener on his voyage of introspection on his debut album...
Taihei Asakawa: Catastrophe in Jazz
Jazz of Japan #46 — Jazz pianist Taihei Asakawa pushes boundaries on his 2011 release Catastrophe in Jazz. This modern...
Sanae Ishikawa: Feel Like Makin’ Love
Jazz of Japan #45 — Tokyo-based jazz singer Sanae Ishikawa sings from her heart, presenting her full, confident voice on...
Bungalow: Past Life
Jazz of Japan #44 — The jazz group Bungalow displays their original approach to modern art jazz on their second...
Ayumi Koketsu: Rainbow Tales
Jazz of Japan #43 — Saxophonist Ayumi Koketsu creates exciting modern jazz on her third album Rainbow Tales from 2012,...
Yuya Wakai: Images
Jazz of Japan #42 — Joyful notes flow effortlessly from pianist Yuya Wakai as he confidently opens his solo piano...
Miki Hayama Trio: Wide Angle
Jazz of Japan #41 — Pianist Miki Hayama creates superb jazz on Wide Angle, exploring powerful, edge-of-your-seat quickness with modern...
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...
Hara Dairiki Trio: You’ve Changed
Jazz of Japan #39 — The Hara Dairiki Trio creates a jubilant atmosphere on You’ve Changed, playing choice jazz standards...
Manabu Ohishi Trio: Wish
Jazz of Japan #38 — From Osaka-based label Atelier Sawano comes this beautifully-recorded jazz trio recording starring pianist Manabu Ohishi....
Hitomi Nishiyama Trio “Parallax”: Live
Jazz of Japan #37 — This 2016 album simply entitled Live from Hitomi Nishiyama’s Parallax piano trio marks 10 years...
Mayuko Katakura: The Echoes of Three
Jazz of Japan #36 — Pianist Mayuko Katakura’s 2015 album The Echoes of Three captures an exciting reunion of old...
Les Komatis: Les Komatis
Jazz of Japan #35 — Three established musicians join up to release Les Komatis, a rich fusion of jazz, pop,...
Kaori Vibes Quartet: Cross Point
Jazz of Japan #34 — Vibist Kaori Nakajima returns with her second album Cross Point featuring KVQ: Kaori Vibes Quartet...
Atomi Hamada: This is Atomi
Jazz of Japan #33 — Jazz singer Atomi Hamada releases This is Atomi, a five-track debut featuring songs she has...
Ami Fukui Trio: New Journey
Jazz of Japan #32 — Ami Fukui’s third album New Journey grabs the listener’s attention with colorful, immersive songs, 11...
Meu Coracao: A Tempo
Jazz of Japan #31 — The Japanese vocal-guitar duo Meu Coração releases the stunning A Tempo as a return to...