Further investigation of Japanese jazz piano stars brought Toshiko Akiyoshi to my attention, discovered playing in Ginza by a touring Oscar Peterson in 1953. He brought her to the attention of Verve’s ...

Kazuo ‘Kaz’ Kajimura, co-founder of Yoshi’s jazz club, helped the Oakland club become one of the most beloved concert venues ...

A trailblazer of the modern jazz club scene in Japan marked its 50th anniversary in August, celebrating a rich history of big-name artists – such as jazz phenomenon Art Blakey – performing there.

EUROPAfest 2025 will bring a special jazz experience to Bucharest this summer, transforming the Royal Palace into a stage for ...

In September 2023, eCoustics Vintage Audio Editor, Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms.In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast ...

For example, Japanese jazz artists have their conception and adaption of jazz music into their own tradition, which is always refreshing to listen to.

This article highlights 20 influential jazz artists from the 1920s, showcasing their early careers, ... Sweet as Apple Cider” and “Japanese Sandman,” highly influential.

Body & Soul, in Japan's capital Tokyo, is celebrating 50 years of hosting jazz greats including Art Blakey, Terumasa Hino and Makoto Ozone A trailblazer of the modern jazz club scene in Japan ...