It's widely known that Japan is a country with a jazz-loving population. The audience appreciates the music and shows it proper respect. It has been that way for a long time. In fact, the history of ...

If you've witnessed a headlining performance from pianists Toshiko Akiyoshi or Hiromi, visited a "jazu kissa" cafe where records are spun and coffee poured, or read nearly any work by author Haruki ...

City Pop artists are known for their unique blend of jazz, funk, and electronic elements. They often draw the urban lifestyle and romance of 1980s Japan. This genre appeared during a period of rapid ...

A post shared by mizuho nishio (@jashinmizuho) on Dec 25, 2017 at 2:38pm PST Mizuho Nishio has been many places and met many people, but one stands out: He once got an invitation out of the blue for a ...

When the mercury rises, few can resist the temptation of instant cool. What's better than relaxing at the pool? The options from there are many and fluid, depending on the level of public or private ...

Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A well known musician has been badly injured after being attacked near his home in Harlem. Now the community has come together to support him. As CBS2's Kiran Dhillon reports, ...