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Friday, September 17 - Mobay Uptown
Address: 17 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212)876-9300
No Cover Charge
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Friday, September 24 - TAEKO celebrates her CD Release in Hartford, CT
Beatnik-Entertainment presents The Japanese Songbird, Taeko Fukao known to audiences throughout the world as "Taeko,” as she celebrates the release of her latest CD “VOICE.”
Japanese born Jazz Diva Taeko has performed in New York City’s top jazz clubs, including Blue Note, Kitano, and Zinc Bar, as well as jazz festivals throughout the United States. She will be making a special appearance in Hartford, CT. at Masala, 391 Main St., before her Japan tour this fall.
Taeko reveals her bebop chops on the arrangement of Thelonious Monk's “I Mean You,” and on “Inner City Blues” a favorite among jazz instrumentalists, but surprisingly few vocalists. Taeko’s emotional take “Inner City Blues,” Marvin Gaye's soul classic is both poignant and telling. Join on September 24, 2010, 8:00pm for a very special night of music in Connecticut.
Date and Time: Friday, September 24 at 8pm
Venue: MASALA
Address: 391 Main Street, Hartford, CT
Cover Charge: $5.00 (2 sets)
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Saturday, September 25 - Hot Jazz in Long Beach, NY
Details coming soon!
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Saturday, October 2 - Lenox Lounge
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October 17th - November 6th - CD 'VOICE' Release Japan Tour
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See More details (Japanese)
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Friday, November 12 - Cape May Jazz Festival / Cape May, NJ
Details coming soon!
New CD "VOICE"
available at cdbaby.com
Personnel:
Taeko Fukao: Vocals, Greg Lewis: Organ
Keven McNeal: Guitar, Doug Richardson: Drums
Melodica, Lou Rainone: Piano, Gaku Takanashi: Acoustic Bass
Electric Bass, Wah-Wah Guitar
Produced by Doug Richardson & Taeko Fukao
Mixed by Katherine Miller, Cover Design by Masumi, Front Cover Photo by Yoshi Ono, Inside Cover Photo by Kimiyo Okubo. Make-up by Hiroko Sacripante, Costume of Front Photo by ARTE GROUP INC., Produced by Doug Richardson & Taeko Fukao
"ONE LOVE"
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available at cdbaby.com, amazon.co.jp
Personnel:
Taeko Fukao: Vocals
Harry Whitaker: Piano
Misha Tsiganov: Piano
Gaku Takanashi: Bass
Dwayne Burno: Bass
Doug Richardson: Drums & Piano
Produced by Doug Richardson & Taeko Fukao
1. One Love - Opening /0:18 (Bob Marley)
2. It Could Happen To You /3:03
3. Dindi /6:23
4. Would You Believe /3:54
5. I've Never Been Love Before /3:05
6. Hoshi-no Love Letter /6:32
7. I Hear a Rhapsody /4:57
8. Trav'lin' Light /5:32
9. People Make the World Go Round /5:50
10. Little B's Poem /3:35
11. One Love /1:12
Mixed by Katherine Miller, Cover Design by Masumi, Front Cover Photo by Yoshi Ono, Inside Cover Photo by Kimiyo Okubo. Produced by Doug Richardson & Taeko Fukao
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You Taught My Heart to Sing - Recorded 2004
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Track 1-8 / Taeko - vocal, Toru Dodo - piano, Ron "Rondew" Monroe - bassguitar, Doug Richardson - drums, Arranged by Doug Richardson.
Track 9 / Taeko - vocal, Doug Richardson - piano
1 . East of the Sun /2:46
2. Girl Talk /3:43
3. People Make the World Go Round /4:57
4. You Taught My Heart to Sing /7:51
5. The Way You Look Tonight /3:41
6. I Thought about You /3:03
7. That's All /5:01
8. How Deep Is the Ocean /4:10
9. If You Could See Me Now /4:17
- Total Time: 39:32
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Stories Of Life - Recorded 2002
Personal / Taeko Fukao - vocals/ Doug Richardson - piano. Arranged by Doug Richardson
Recorded at Astoria Soundworks Studios, New York, September 17, 2002.
Recording Engineer: Kamilo Krate, Photos: Yoshi Ono Produced by Taeko Fukao
1. Old Folks /4:14
2. Body and Soul /6:57
3. My One and Only Love /4:51
4. A Child Is Born /6:02
5. Infant Eyes /6:18
6. Ceora /5:22
7. Softly As In a Morning Sunrise /5:02
- Total Time: 37:66
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TAEKO - Recorded 2002
Personal:
Taeko Fukao - vocals
Takana Miyamoto - piano
Gaku Takanashi - Bass
Doug Richardson - Drums.
Recorded at Sonic Shop NYC, March 1999.
1. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise /3:47
2. Body And Soul /3:32
3. I Didn't Know What Time It Was /3:32
4. Bye Bye Blackbird /3:52
5. Love For Sale /6:02
6. 'S Wonderful /2:11
- Total Time: 22:59
TAEKO Review 91.7 WHUS - Read more
TAEKO Review Jazz & Blues - Report.pdf
Review By Jazz Times
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Beatnik-Entertainment presents The Japanese Songbird, Taeko Fukao known to audiences throughout the world as “Taeko,” as she celebrates the release of her latest CD “VOICE.” Japanese born Jazz Diva Taeko has performed in New York City … Read more
Review By Step Tempest
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"Voice" by TAEKO, issued on Flat Nine Records, is a more "conventional" recording. The Japanese native opens the CD, her 2nd, with an inspired rendition of Herbie Hancock's "Canteloupe Island" and … Read more
Review By Chuck Vecoli on JazzReview.com
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TAEKO's latest CD, Voice, is a tasteful collection of songs from some very different sources that she treats with the same skillful execution. Taeko Fukao, a native of Japan, has acquired the command of her instrument, … Read more
By john shelton ivany , national news bureau - www.jsitop21.com
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although she came to nyc from japan in 1998, taeko boasts a classic
american sound. on "voice" she treats us with a clear vibrato-less funky jazz
instrument as reassuring as a warm fireplace.
Review By http://www.tybailey.com/
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Wow! Taeko is a fun singer who is not shy about expressing her soul on tunes like Herbie Hancok’s - Cantaloupe Island’ and Monk's "I Mean Y ou" , “Marvin's "Inner City Blues" and Stan Turrentine's piece "Sugar" . … Read more -
Review By J.B./ J.B. Spins
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Sure, lyrics are important, but the voice and how it is used are what really matter in jazz singing. As a case in point, Japanese jazz vocalist Taeko performs two equally engaging versions of the Japanese folk song … Read more
Review By Jordan Richardson
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When I first came in contact with the music of Taeko, I was enamoured with her ability to stretch sound and work normal-sounding notes into waves of bending, meandering tone. Her sense of timing, too, was thrilling. With Taeko's latest release, … Read more
Review from Hungary By Czékus Mihály
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Valamiért a Tokió-Budapest tengely mentén nem igazán áramlanak be hozzánk hangzó anyagok, pedig köztudomásúan aktív jazz élet folyik a felkelő nap országában. Sőt még olyan előadónk is van (Harcsa Veronika), …Read more
Review By Piers Ford
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Take a talented young Japanese singer, transplant her to New York in her formative musical years, immerse her in what is probably the world’s richest jazz scene, then stand back and listen to all those influences collide, knocking sparks off each other. …Read more
By John Book - June 6, 2010. CD Review
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Taeko has returned with a brand new album called Voice (Flat Nine). Last time when I heard her, I felt that the kind of power and strength I had hoped to hear in specific songs weren't there, and stated that I'd like to hear things tuned up a bit. …Read more
Review CD "ONE LOVE"
In TUNE International Magazine: UK
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TAEKO: ONE LOVE: Flat Nine Records 101 http://www.jazzpromoservices.com
Here's a ten-song festival by Ms. Fukao that is certain to knock you out. From the first smashing electric tones of "It Could Happen To You" (Burke/Van Heusen) I was whisked away to a musical wonderland. Fortified as she is with a brisk double time and concluding with an original scat, Taeko is ear shattering. She's from Japan and possesses an absolutely finely honed voice with many varied interesting shades. There's an exceptional "Dindi" (Jobim/Oliveria) that's so dramatic you are bound to play the replay button. It's theatre of the highest quality. Her duet with bassist Gaku Takanashi on "I've Never Been in Love Before" (Loesser) is up tempo and most extraordinary. "I Hear a Rhapsody" (Fragos/Backer/Gasparre) is almost taken at an innovative marching beat. It works very well. And then there's "Trav'lin Light" (Mundy/Mercer/Young). Taeko splendidly treats this standard to an emotionally almost standstill. It's a beautiful delicate treatment befitting a great standard.
CD Review by Jazz Improv NY Magazine - May 2008 Issue
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All the best traditions of jazz vocalists are evidenced in One Love...{PDF-21MB}
George Harris/ All About JAZZ California - March 2008 Issue
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Japanese vocalist Taeko Fukao has successfully attempted the daunting challenge of bringing the great American songbook back to its native country with a fresh and unique interpretation.{PDF-3.72MB}
By Edward Blanco
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Definitely one heck of a jazz singer, Taeko Fukao's graceful approach to the music leaves quite an impression on “One Love.”
An amazing singer who bills herself as a Japanese songbird, jazz and R&B vocalist Taeko Fukao has been performing and producing charming jazz vocal albums in New York for the past decade. http://www.ejazznews.com
The Musicians' Ombudsman
- (Taeko) is a gutsy interpreter of our beloved American Songbook” Amid the strong musical signature of her great jazz trio, chanteuse 'Taeko' takes us on a vocal journey of mainstream jazz. She delivers her vocalise in a deceptive yet viable manner...Holding our attention while she explores her tunes melodically & harmonically.....
- http://www.cabaretexchange.com/
George W. Carroll
- Amid the strong musical signature of her great jazz trio, chanteuse 'Taeko' takes us on a vocal journey of mainstream jazz. She delivers her vocalise in a deceptive yet viable manner....Read More
Chris Spector
- Editor and Publisher C 2008 Midwest Record.“On the money throughout, jazz vocal fans are sure to enjoy this one.”TAEKO FUKAO/One Love: In which we find the Japanese songbird staking more of her claim to the Big Apple with a charming set of standards that shows her love of jazz and world sounds.
And More!
- Kjell Radio Holstebro: "Thanks a lot for the album, she`s a great singer, the best japanese singer I`ve ever heard." Kjell Radio Holstebro Denmark.
blogcritics.com“A brilliant addition to any music lover's catalogue" by Jordan Richardson
Taeko's CD "OneLove" has been introduced in Gelgium!
Jazz singer from Japan, Taeko celebrates the release of her CD "ONE LOVE" at KITANO NEW YORK City on Jun 4, 2008. The tune in this video is There Is No Greater Love (Marty Symes / Isham Jones). The personnel are Taeko Fukao (Vocal), Misha Tsiganov (Piano) Gaku Takanashi (Bass) and Doug Richardson (Drums). To see all Taeko's performance video, click here.
“ Definitely one heck of a jazz singer ”- Edward Blanco, Jazz Critic
“ Her performance is a euphoric escape for all ”- Karl Stober, Jazz Critic
“ Taeko is one of the best of her generation.”- Juanita Fleming, Jazz & Gospel Singer/Actress
FOOTSTEPS:
Warm and inviting, TAEKO FUKAO entices her audience in a most organic way. With her naturally appealing voice, unique musical ideas and fluid delivery, TAEKO's star is on the rise. Born and raised on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, she was inspired early on by the traditional Japanese music her father and grandfather played, and has been singing as long as she could remember. Her interest in jazz was piqued while still in Japan; in 1998 she moved to New York City to dig deeper and follow her dream.
TAEKO regularly performs in New York City between tour dates at Kitano, Zinc Bar, Saint Nick's Pub, and Mobay Uptown, as well as featured dates at the Blue Note. She has headlined at Newburgh Jazz Festival (NY), The Women in Jazz Festival (NY), and The Pork Pie Hat Jazz Concert Series (CT) which led to her being asked to headline at the long-running Hartford Jazz Society's Concert Series. Taeko is scheduled to appear at the Cape May Jazz Festival in November 2010. A finalist in the 2008 NYC Jazz Mobile Competition, she tours Japan twice yearly to perform for her broadening fan base there.
"VOICE" (2010/Flat Nine Records), TAEKO's second release in the US, is a vibrant patchwork of styles that reveals the passion with which she has explored the range of the jazz idiom. It's a showcase of intense study and her versatility which is wisely described "that the overall effect is sometimes like being strafed by a benign scattergun loaded with different styles. All of which makes the album's title more appropriate" http://cry-me-a-torch-song.com/
"ONE LOVE” (2007/Flat Nine Records) introduces this young star of brilliant ideas and impeccable executions. “Taeko has remarkable range and vocal command, able to manipulate normal notes into tapestries of sound. She tempers deep soulfulness reminiscent of Anita Baker with sophisticated scatting a la Ella Fitzgerald. The combination is a treat and never feels forced” http://blogcritics.com
PRIVATE STUDIES with:
Juanita Fleming – Gospel and Jazz Singer, Actress, Voice Trainer
Marion Cowings - Jazz Singer, Lyricist, Actor, the first disciple of Jon Hendricks
Barry Harris - Legendary Jazz Pianist, Jazz Educator
TAEKO celebrated the release of her new CD “ One Love” at the Kitano Hotel in NYC on June 4, 2008.
To see all Taeko's performance video, click here.
- Jazz Signer Taeko's Electronic Press Kit (EPK) at sonicbidz.com
- CD "ONE LOVE" Press Release Information (PDF) english
SOUNDS
- Two-minute samples of the complete CD "ONE LOVE" can be heard at cdbaby.com
CONTACT
- Artist: Taeko Fukao - Long Island City, New York / E: info@songbirdtaeko.com
- The US National Press Campaign:
Jazz Promo Services Jim Eigo - 269 S Route 94, Warwick, NY 10990
T: 845-986-1677 / E: jazzpromo@earthlink.net
- The US National Radio Campaign: New World N'Jazz
Neal Sapper
PO Box 194 Fairfax, CA 94978 / T: 415-453-1558
E-mail: newworldjz@aol.co
Matt Hughes
81 Hollywood Ave. Farmingdale, NJ 07727 / T: 732-835-5050
E-mail: matt@newworldnjazz.com
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