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Meu Coracao: Hall Tone
As jazz fans know, Brazilian music and bossa nova tunes are frequently present on jazz albums, playlists, and jazz bars, and Japan’s live scene is no…
Jul 5, 2021
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Brian McCrory
Yuka Ueda: Agora
Agora is the 2011 debut release from vocalist Yuka Ueda who specializes in Brazilian samba and bossa nova music, singing primarily in Portuguese at jazz…
Apr 20, 2020
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Brian McCrory
Akiko Suda: Flowers On The Hill
Flowers On The Hill is a beautiful album of tender and impeccably delivered music from the vocalist Akiko Suda.
Feb 1, 2018
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Brian McCrory
Akane Matsumoto: Playing New York
New York-style jazz with a fresh Japanese take is the focus on 2010’s Playing New York, where popular Japanese pianist Akane Matsumoto leads a trio with…
Feb 19, 2019
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Brian McCrory
Layla Tomomi Sakai: The Island
Easy and breezy, as if dozing in a hammock between palm trees, Layla Tomomi Sakai’s The Island stirs up visions of vacationing and relaxing in sultry…
Jul 24, 2019
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Brian McCrory
Routine Jazz Sextet: Routine Jazz Sextet
Routine Jazz Sextet from 2008 promotes genuine jazz from Tokyo with the flavor of 1950/60’s era jazz giants such as Horace Silver and Art Blakey & the…
Jan 21, 2020
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Brian McCrory
Miwo: Tranquillo
Jazz singer MIWO’s first album is entitled Tranquillo from 2020.
Jun 14, 2024
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Brian McCrory
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Hiro Kimura Quintet: Folds
The full title of this 2023 album sets the stage: “Folds - Live at 100Ban Hall by the Hiro Kimura Quintet featuring Kazuhiko Takeda”.
Jun 16, 2023
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Brian McCrory
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Davy Mooney & Ko Omura: The Word
The Word (2025) is the second collaboration album from guitarist Davy Mooney and drummer Ko Omura.
Oct 25
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Brian McCrory
Nobie: Primary
Nobie is a multi-talented artist whose musical and professional paths started at a young age.
Sep 6, 2024
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Brian McCrory
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Apple Jump
Apple Jump jazz club, located near Ikebukuro station in Tokyo, Japan
Sep 16, 2024
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Brian McCrory
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Kanoko Kitajima: Long Way to Go
Long Way to Go is the title of pianist Kanoko Kitajima’s debut album, recorded and released in 2019.
May 11
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Brian McCrory
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