Albums

Takako Yamada Trio: Live at The Moment

Live at The Moment is a new album from pianist Takako Yamada’s jazz trio.

Sep 13 •

Sumire Kuribayashi / Kazuma Fujimoto / Takashi Sugawa: Tides of Blue

Tides of Blue is a 2025 release from the collaboration of Japanese jazz musicians Sumire Kuribayashi, Kazuma Fujimoto, and Takashi Sugawa on piano…

Sep 6 •

Chihiro Yamanaka: Abyss

Abyss is a 2007 studio album from pianist Chihiro Yamanaka, recorded with bandmates Vicente Archer on bass and Kendrick Scott on drums.

Aug 24 •

Ryosuke Hashizume Group: As We Breathe

As We Breathe is the 2008 release from the Ryosuke Hashizume Group, a sax-led ensemble of sax, guitar, drums, bass, and piano.

Aug 17 •

Michiyo Matsushita Trio: Free

Free is the third album from the Michiyo Matsushita Trio.

Aug 10 •

Yuji Ito & Koichi Hirata Duo: Two for the Road

Two for the Road is a 2024 album from bassist Yuji Ito and guitarist Koichi Hirata, working as a duo here on their first collaboration.

Aug 3 •

NHORHM: New Heritage of Real Heavy Metal

NHORHM is New Heritage of Real Heavy Metal. It’s not only a homage to the original NWOBHM abbreviation, but also an incredible initialism of the three…

Jul 25 •

Koto ha, To: Shiro o Matoeba

“Koto ha, To” is a three-member musical project made up of vocalist Ayako Tsuchiya, pianist Kozue Tsukayama, and bassist Yuki Ito.

Jul 12 •

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 •

Taeko Kurita & Akira Sotoyama: Duo

Pianist Taeko Kurita and drummer Akira Sotoyama present us with Duo, a 2024 live album recorded in 2023 at "Shicho Shitsu" (Listening Room), an…

Jun 28 •

Melodies: Melodies

The band Melodies released their self-titled debut album in January 2025, under the leadership of guitarist and composer Motohiko Ichino.

Jun 22 •

Mayuko Katakura: The Duality of My Soul

I’m always excited to get my hands and ears on a new release from pianist Mayuko Katakura.

Jun 15 •

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