dorlis (ドーリス), born February 23, 1982, is a Japanese
jazz singer-songwriter signed under the Rhythm Zone label (formerly under Victor Entertainment). Her music is influenced by
scat,
swing, and
gypsy music in addition to jazz. Born and raised in Okayama, dorlis is also an experienced guitarist. She learned to play the guitar at a very young age, and after quitting school to pursue her interest in music, she began performing in the streets at the age of 17. After being spotted by producer Ken Matsubara (who also produced artists such as
平井堅 and
BoA) in 2002, she released her first al…
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