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1. Koizumi Kyoko "Koizumi Chansonnier"
   Singer Koizumi Kyōko has a new original album celebrating her 30th debut anniversary. Producers include Konishi Yasuharu ("omoshiro okashiku ikitekita keredo" and "Ma plus belle histoire d'amour"), Kikuchi Naruyoshi ("Une chanson pour les grands"), Soil & "Pimp" Sessions ("Sweet &...
   Posted on November 1, 2012 at 23:39
2. naomi & goro & Kikuchi Naruyoshi "calendula"
   Bossa nova duo naomi & goro have a new collaboration going with Kikuchi Naruyoshi (saxophone - Spank Happy, DCPRG, etc.). This brings us a new album of mainly covers but also with a new song from each party. Watch the...
   Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:24
3. sōtaiseiriron "tadashii sōtaiseiriron"
   sōtaiseiriron have been around for 4 years and have released 3 albums. This new one features songs from the previous albums along with some brand new recordings, all revamped by many famous artists: Cornelius, Buffalo Daughter, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Ōtomo Yoshihide,...
   Posted on April 25, 2011 at 23:22
4. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra "Goldfingers"
   Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's new mini-album is full of goodies! Collaborations with saxophonist Kikuchi Naruyoshi (DCPRG, Spank Happy) and New York-based pianist Uehara Hiromi, remixes by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and Sunaga Tatsuo, and covers of Frank Zappa and Charles Mingus....
   Posted on October 30, 2010 at 01:23

1. Harajuku Performance+: Nomiya Maki, Open Reel Ensemble
   Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last week on Tuesday December 22 was the first of two days of a performance-themed event at La Foret Museum, Harajuku, titled "Harajuku Performance+". On that day were two artists that I...
   Posted on December 30, 2010 at 21:37
2. Music Japan presents Nomiya Maki live in Shibuya
   Nomiya Maki will perform a free acoustic show at Apple Store Shibuya next week! She will be accompanied by Kikuchi Naruyoshi, musical director of her upcoming "Recital vol.2 ~ Eleganceholic". The show will be recorded for a "Live in Shibuya"...
   Posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:34
3. Nomiya Maki Recital vol.2 ~Eleganceholic~
   Nomiya Maki's 2nd recital is coming this spring, and it's titled "Eleganceholic"! The Japanese title is "Elegance chūdoku" which translates to "Elegance poisoning". This time the musical director is Kikuchi Naruyoshi (Spank Happy, DCPRG), and like last year the stage...
   Posted on January 16, 2008 at 15:04
4. Nomiya Maki "Eleganceholic"
   Nomiya Maki has a special Tower Records-only release coming in February 2008! The Japanese title translates to "Elegance poisoning" and it looks like the English title is going to be "Eleganceholic", it's also the title of her upcoming 2nd recital...
   Posted on December 18, 2007 at 17:25
5. Various Artists "AKSB ~kore ga Akishibu-kei da!~"
   There's a relatively new genre called Akishibu-kei, a mix of Shibuya-kei and Akiba-kei (the latter referring to cosplay idols singing in high-pitched voices over electro-pop), which is getting acknowledged by this compilation of anime songs from Victor's discography. Featured producers...
   Posted on July 31, 2007 at 15:35
6. Nomiya Maki Recital vol.1 ~Joy~
   Nomiya Maki will hold a first "recital" in March, directed by Romantica and with music by Richard Cameron (Arling & Cameron)! The show will include new songs written by Nomiya & Cameron, covers, songs from Maki's five solo albums, and...
   Posted on January 17, 2007 at 10:14
7. Party People Party: Nomiya Maki live
   Nomiya Maki will give one hell of a party this October, following the release of her new album "Party People". Taking place at one of Tokyo's newest and trendiest venues, ageHa, the all-night event will feature performances by most guests...
   Posted on September 30, 2005 at 14:30
8. Nomiya Maki "Party People"
   Nomiya Maki's next album "Party People" will be out in October. Seems like she's back on the major scene, on the Avex label Rhythm Zone, news that goes hand in hand with her September single with m-flo "Big Bang Romance"....
   Posted on August 11, 2005 at 09:52
9. Dégustation À Jazz
   Tomorrow I'm off to Dégustation À Jazz held at Unit, where will be performing the Kikuchi Naruyoshi Quintet Live Dub feat. Kahimi Karie! Dégustation À Jazz On 11/3 At Daikanyama Unit Opens at 19:00, starts at 20:00 (map) Charge: advance...
   Posted on November 2, 2004 at 13:55