Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Japanese-born Jazz Pianist Yoko Miwa

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Japanese-born Jazz Pianist Yoko Miwa .. She opened up about her latest 2019 CD Keep Talkin’ .. She’s a native of Kobe, Japan, Miwa - was classically trained and didn’t pursue an interest in jazz until she met and studied with a popular television organist and nightclub owner .. These days she is becoming known as one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today. She performed on the main stage at the 2018 Atlanta Jazz Festival, and drew the largest audience of any act at the 2018 Litchfield Jazz Festival. She’s got great stories ..

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