Archive - Jazz of Japan

Yuya Wakai: Images

Joyful notes flow effortlessly from pianist Yuya Wakai as he confidently opens his solo piano album Images.

Apr 26, 2018 •

Taeko Kurita: Ko-tsu-ko-tsu

Taeko Kurita’s Ko-tsu-ko-tsu is a solo piano album from 2012 featuring eight of her original songs.

Jul 5 •

Yuichiro Aratake: The Light Flows In

Yuichiro Aratake’s The Light Flows In is a solo piano collection which sets a calm, relaxing mood, offering peace through original songs and charming…

May 9, 2019 •

Fumie Chiba: Rougequeue

Rougequeue is a 2015 mini-album from pianist Fumie Chiba that features five of her original songs, three with jazz combos (septet, sextet, and trio…

Nov 15, 2024 •

Hitomi Nishiyama: Vibrant

Vibrant is a 2020 solo piano recording from Hitomi Nishiyama, her second solo album after 2013’s Crossing and her 20th overall release.

Jun 23, 2023 •

Sayaka Kishi: Featuring Te

Featuring Te, a 2014 release from pianist Sayaka Kishi, is a fun and bright collection of original solo piano tunes with some guest musicians…

Jan 31, 2018 •

Michiyo Matsushita: Sally Gardens

Pianist Michiyo Matsushita’s Sally Gardens is a lively solo piano album featuring original compositions set against a few Irish folk songs and jazz…

Oct 25, 2018 •

Seiji Endo: Sakura Meditation

Sakura Meditation from pianist Seiji Endo is a gorgeous collection of evocative solo piano pieces.

Apr 13, 2024 •

Seiji Endo: Circle for Peace

Seiji Endo, a poet at the piano, plays his original compositions for solo piano on his second solo album Circle for Peace. While he plays unaccompanied…

Feb 17, 2018 •

Akane Matsumoto: Little Girl Blue

Akane Matsumoto’s solo piano album Little Girl Blue from 2022 is full of good moods and good vibes, definitely different from any downcast implications…

Nov 20, 2023 •

Taihei Asakawa: Waltz for Debby

Although it may seem overly-ambitious to reinvent the classic 1961 Bill Evans Trio live recordings Waltz for Debby and Sunday At The Village Vanguard…

Dec 21, 2018 •

Seiji Endo: Piano Pieces Collection II

Piano Pieces Collection II is pianist Seiji Endo’s follow-up to his 2021 release Piano Pieces Collection. Continuing in the same mood and mode, Endo…

Dec 6, 2024

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