blending jazz, contemporary classical, rock, and traditional Japanese music into an innovative synthesis instantly recognizable as hers alone. Her wide-ranging compositions can incorporate the simple ...

“That was one of the first legends for Japanese rock fans,” Hagiwara said ... an art form on the same scale as classical music or jazz,” Hagiwara said. The CD and Blu-ray dvd set ...

Full of gleaming guitars and haunting electronics, Soft Sounds earned critical acclaim and new fans around the world, quickly making Japanese Breakfast a household name among the indie rock contingent ...

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Together with transcendental pianist Yukinori and beginner drummer Tamada, Dai aspires to perform in Japan’s top jazz club. The soundtrack was composed by Uehara, who also played the piano for ...

Tokyo Groove Jyoshi, known for their energetic live performances and a diverse repertoire spanning original compositions to vibrant renditions of jazz, funk, R&B, and rock classics from the ...

The evening will include food, drink, and a performance by up-and-coming jazz drummer Tomohiro Mori’s trio—all leading up to a classic Japanese movie about dueling jazz drummers, The Stormy Man.