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 Hiroko Kanna's Profile |
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| Location: | BROOKLYN, New York |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Aug 7, 2008 (479 days back) |
About Me |
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| "Hiroko Kanna has a fresh, smooth, charismatic style of singing that allows listeners to internalize and interpolate lyrics in a new and exciting way!" Eric Frazier, Jazz Improve Magazine's Jazz Profiles**************************************************** **********"I've never heard Hiroko sing a note that wasn't filled with warmth, depth and musicality. This is why she's one of the finest jazz singers on the scene." Sam Newsome, saxophonist & educator**************************************************** **********Her warm sensual voice and sophisticated phrasing were influenced by Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Billie Holiday, Bill Evans, John Coltrane and Miles Davis. She recently completed a sucessful tour in Japan. She performed at eleven jazz clubs in Tokyo, Fuji, Nagoya, Himeji, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. She regularly performs at Shutters Cafe, 105 Harbor and The Jazz Spot in New York. She has also performed at JRG Fashion Cafe, Cucina Stagionale, Mannahatta, Kavehaz, Carpo's Cafe, La Cave, Ver D'or, Tomi Jazz, Spo-Dee-O-Dees, etc. She also performed in the "Discoveries Concert" and "Hiroko Kanna Aquarius Concert" at the Jazz Center of N.Y., "International Night" at the International Center and a solo concert at Sweetwaters. She has been accompanied by jazz giants such as Houston Person, Rufus Reid, Harold Mabern, Norman Simmons, Frank Owens, Richard Wyands, Earl May and Lyle Atkinson. | |
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Music:Member Since: 6/13/2007Band Website: hirokokanna.com Band Members: On the music you are hearing: "Cry Me A River", "Caravan", "Beautiful Love" Hiroko Kanna--Vocals, Russ Morrow--Guitar, Nori Naraoka--Bass."My Foolish Heart" Hiroko Kanna--Vocals, Richard Wyands--Piano, Bobby Watson--Alto Sax, Rufus Reid--Bass, Akira Tana--Drums. Influences: Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Ernestine Anderson, Stan Getz, Shirley Horn, Dexter Gordon, Dianne Reeves, Anita O'Day, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendes. Cannonball Adderley, Chris Conner, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, Carol Sloane, Nnenna Freelon, Mark Murphy, Karrin Allyson and tons of others. Record Label: unsigned Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jazz / Bossa Nova) |
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