Jazz singer akiko has a new album being released this month. Recorded in New Orleans like previous mini-album "Swingy, Swingy", this one is produced by Ska Flames' Ōkawa Tsuyoshi, and features Dirty Dozen Brass Band's sousaphonist Kirk Joseph as well as New Orleans local musicians. Chai-Chii Sisters sing backing vocals on 2 songs.
A release tour will be held at Billboard Tokyo and Osaka, on October 25 and 23 respectively.
akiko "Dark Eyes"
akiko 「黒い瞳」
1. Magazine St.
2. Dark Eyes
3. Groovin' High
4. After You'Ve Gone
5. Love Me Or Leave Me
6. It'S Just The Blues
7. Bei Mir Bist Du Shoen
8. Everybody Loves My Baby
9. Cry Me A River
10. Willow Weep For Me
11. What A Difference A Day Made
Universal POCS-1065
Out 8/29, ¥2381 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) †, YesAsia, 
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.
"Dark Eyes"
"Bei Mir Bist Du Shoen"
"Everybody Loves My Baby"
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