Izumi Ookawara (Qypthone) has a debut song as a solo singer-songwriter out now on iTunes worldwide! Her band features guitarist Ishigaki Kentarō (also of Qypthone), saxophonist Ishikawa Shūnosuke, pianist Ōnishi Mami (Yapani!), drummer Suzuki Kaoru (RF), trumpeter Tanaka Mitsuru, percussionist Doremi and bassist Yasuda Kōji.
(* Ishigaki Kentarō, Ishikawa Shūnosuke and Suzuki Kaoru are also members of Nakatsuka Takeshi's live band.)
Izumi Ookawara "Polka dot on the paper" (Download)
大河原泉 「Polka dot on the paper」
Delicatessen Recordings
Out now (7/2), ¥150
Sample/buy: 
(World), (Japan)
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