Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Jazz singer akiko has a brand new album out now, of rockin', jivin' and swingin' songs (as the title says!) from the 40's and 50's. Featured musicians include Gentle Forest Jazz Band, Blue Moon Quartet, Fats & Fats, and also female chorus groups Chai-Chii Sisters and Gentle Forest Sisters.

Check out the teaser clip below, and hear more samples on SoundCloud.

A special event with all these people will be held on April 11 at Ebisu The Garden Room (details). Tickets are on sale. Check out akiko's full current schedule here.

akiko "Rockin' Jivin' Swingin'"

1. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
2. Mister Sandman
3. Come On A My House
4. Exactly Like You
5. Fools Fall In Love
6. Goody Goody
7. I'm Walkin
8. I've Got You Under My Skin
9. Relax Max
10. Rum And Coca Cola
11. Sh Boom
12. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
13. Blues No.8

Ability Muse Records POCS-1309
Out 2/4, ¥2200 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Teaser clip