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Jazzover Hybrid Project
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Satoko Fujii Orchestra
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Japanese pianist Satoko Fujii has formed large ensembles (generally numbering about 15 musicians), both in the US (sometimes called the Sat… read moreJapanese pianist Satoko Fujii has formed large ensembles (generally numbering about 15 musicians), both in the US (sometimes called the Satoko Fujii Orchestra West) and in Japan (the Satoko Fujii Orchestra East). View wikiJapanese pianist Satoko Fujii has formed large ensembles (generally numbering about 15 musicians), both in the US (sometimes called the Satoko Fujii Orchestra West) and in Japan (the Satoko Fujii Orchestra East). View wiki
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Satoko Fujii
4,496 listeners
Born: October 9, 1958 Critics and fans alike hail pianist and composer SATOKO FUJII as one of the most original new voices in jazz. A truly… read moreBorn: October 9, 1958 Critics and fans alike hail pianist and composer SATOKO FUJII as one of the most original new voices in jazz. A truly global artist, she splits her time between New York City and Japan and has toured internationally… read moreBorn: October 9, 1958 Critics and fans alike hail pianist and composer SATOKO FUJII as one of the most original new voices in jazz. A truly global artist, she splits her time between New York City and Japan and has toured internationally leading several different ensembles. Just as her career spa… read more
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Junko Onishi
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Onishi was born in Apr 16, 1967, in the city of Kyoto (Japan). She grew up in Tokyo where she started her classical piano lessons and soon … read moreOnishi was born in Apr 16, 1967, in the city of Kyoto (Japan). She grew up in Tokyo where she started her classical piano lessons and soon became interested in jazz. She moved to Boston, MA (US), to study at Berklee College of Music and,… read moreOnishi was born in Apr 16, 1967, in the city of Kyoto (Japan). She grew up in Tokyo where she started her classical piano lessons and soon became interested in jazz. She moved to Boston, MA (US), to study at Berklee College of Music and, later on, moved to New York City to become a professional j… read more
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Yosuke Yamashita
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Yōsuke Yamashita (山下 洋輔) (February 26, 1942) is a Japanese jazz pianist, composer and writer. His piano style is influenced by free jazz, m… read moreYōsuke Yamashita (山下 洋輔) (February 26, 1942) is a Japanese jazz pianist, composer and writer. His piano style is influenced by free jazz, modal jazz and soul jazz. Since the late 1980s, Yamashita's main performing group has consiste… read moreYōsuke Yamashita (山下 洋輔) (February 26, 1942) is a Japanese jazz pianist, composer and writer. His piano style is influenced by free jazz, modal jazz and soul jazz. Since the late 1980s, Yamashita's main performing group has consisted of Cecil McBee (bass), Pheeroan akLaff (drums), and often … read more
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Toshinori Kondo
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Yoshiko Kishino
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Born in Tokyo, Yoshiko Kishino had started playing the piano when she was three, following her parents' advice. Even then, she outshi… read moreBorn in Tokyo, Yoshiko Kishino had started playing the piano when she was three, following her parents' advice. Even then, she outshined others in having perfect pitch, and she could turn all the music she heard into music sheets i… read moreBorn in Tokyo, Yoshiko Kishino had started playing the piano when she was three, following her parents' advice. Even then, she outshined others in having perfect pitch, and she could turn all the music she heard into music sheets in her mind, surprising those who were around her. Surrounde… read more
