Anthology -20th Anniversary- Yoshiko Kishino

• 1 Manhattan Daylight 04:16
• 2 Fairy Tale 06:07
• 3 Vera Cruz 06:41
• 4 Waltz For Debby 07:53
• 5 Desert Island 05:04
• 6 Danny Boy 04:05
• 7 Beautiful Love 07:10
• 8 Tenderness 04:48
• 9 Night And Day 04:47
• 10 Jenga 04:39
• 11 Prayer 05:57
• 12 Amaoto (Bonus Track) 05:33
• Total Runtime 01:07:00

Info for Anthology -20th Anniversary-

In 1995, she debuted as the first Japanese artist from the prestigious GRP label. Yoshiko Kisumino gathers popularity from a wide range of music fans with elegant and neat piano play, will unveil the special live of the 20th anniversary commemoration. After studying classics at the Toho University College of Music, after graduation, to the field of jazz seeking a new direction. In addition to his own group activities, he has demonstrated his talents in collaboration with singers, making songs for movies and TV commercials. The new album "Anthology - 20th Anniversary -" is a remarkable work that re-recorded the top songs in the fan voting performed at the official site with a new arrangement. In this performance, as well as a new work, we will show the past, present and future of Kisumino music by organizing a strings quartet.

Yoshiko Kisumino, piano
Toru Nishijima, double bass
Tetsuya Hayakawa, double bass
Kano Tan, Fujii, drums
Okabe Yoichi, percussion
Kiriyama Nagisa, violin
Tomomi Tokunaga, violin
Watanabe Atsuko, viola
Ayano Kasahara, vocals

Yoshiko Kishino
Born in Tokyo, Yoshiko Kishino studied classical music at Toho Gakuen School of Music. After graduation, she pursued a new musical direction in jazz, making her world debut in 1995 with the album "Fairy Tale" on the prestigious GRP label—becoming the first Japanese artist to do so as an international act. Since then, she has released albums annually. In August 2015, she celebrated the 20th anniversary of her CD debut with the release of her 19th album "Anthology - 20th Anniversary-" on Universal Music. In 2018, she followed up with her 20th album, "nuage." Over the course of her 20 releases, she has received the Swing Journal Gold Disc Award four times. In addition to her performances in Japan, Kishino has also performed in New York, Sweden, Milan, and Paris, solidifying her reputation as a top-tier artist both in popularity and artistry. Her musical activities span a wide range: solo piano, jazz trio, and string ensembles, as well as collaborations with artists such as akiko, Dozan Fujiwara, Emiko Shiratori, Mika Agematsu, and Mariko Senju. She is also active in composing and performing music for films and TV commercials, showcasing her broad musical versatility. Kishino's elegant and refined piano style transcends jazz, establishing a unique musical identity that has earned her a solid reputation as one of the most respected and popular pianists in Japan.

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