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Taeko Fukao

About Me

There is No Greater Love (@KITANO, NY 6/4/2008)
In 1998, I came to New York City to expand my singing career as an R&B singer and found out that New York is a city of JAZZ! Coming to NYC was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. Since then, I've been enjyoing each moment of my life-long musical journey to connect with people of ANY backgrounds. Let the music talk. Life is Jazz.
I've been fortunate to have performed at great jazz clubs in NY, such as Blue Note, Lenox Lounge, and Zinc Bar, and I am scheduled to be at Kitano, Minton's Playhouse, CaChaCa, Smoke, and Sweet Rhythms this year. My new CD "One Love" was released in 2007, and it is receiving great reviews from critics in the US and Europe!!
For my detailed profile, show schedule etc, please visit
http://www.songbirdtaeko.com
The sound samples and copies of CD "One Love" are available at
http://cdbaby.com/cd/taeko
１９９８年に渡米して以降、ＮＹでジャズシ ンガーとして活動しています。こんなに面白 い街は他にないです。自分の情熱次第で、ど こへでもいけます。
２００８年４月以降は、ＮＹでのメジャーな ジャズクラブでの演奏やラジオ出演が続き、 また日本へは５月と１２月にツアーに。２０ ０７年末に発表した新作ＣＤ「ＯＮＥ　ＬＯ ＶＥ」が米国やヨーロッパで好評を得ていて 、また、３月には日本のスウィングジャーナ ル誌でも輸入版として紹介されました。今年 は面白い年となりそう。Stay tuned!
詳しいバイオ、ライブスケジュールはこちら
http://www.songbirdtaeko.com
ＮＹでの生活やライブの様子を綴ったブログ はこちら
http://ameblo.jp/songbirdtaeko
CD "One Love" の試聴、購入はこちら
http://cdbaby.com/cd/taeko
Hoshi-no Love Letter (@KITANO, NY 6/4/2008)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/17/2008
Band Website: http://www.songbirdtaeko.com
Influences: Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Shirley Horn, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Milt Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, Curtis Mayfield, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Floetry, Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Doug Richardson, Aaliyah, Roots, Cedar Walton, Eddie Jefferson, Richard Smallwood, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers and many more
Sounds Like: By Edward Blanco / ejazznews.com

"What is unmistakably noticeable from the outset is the lady’s vocal command and lush deep voice that reaches with ease. Just listen to her seductive interpretation of Jobim’s classic “Dindi” and you’ll be swayed. The knock out tune here is the melodically-rich “Would You Believe” where the lady hits the high notes and caresses the lyrics with tasteful elegance.

Taeko voices a quick rendition of “It Could Happen To You” displaying her ample scatting skills which she repeats on other selections like on Frank Loesser’s “I’ve Never Been In Love Before.” For an unusual treat, you need to listen to “Hoshi-no Love Letter” and hear the vocalist sing in her native Japanese then lend your ears to the tune “Trav’lin Light,” to hear a beautiful love ballad sung to the heart.

Definitely one heck of a jazz singer, Taeko Fukao’s graceful approach to the music leaves quite an impression on “One Love.” Armed with a beautiful voice and range, this is one lady of jazz who knows how to carry a tune and make it come alive. "
Record Label: Flat Nine Records, Inc.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Taeko on Women in Jazz Festival 2009

SAVE THE DATE!Taeko is appearing atWEMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009April 25, 2009 at 7pmSt. Peter's Church619 Lexington Avenue (@54th Street) NYC
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:39:00 GMT

Mobay Uptown 3/12/09

Taeko Fukao  /Jazz VocalistMobay Uptown - The best soul food joint on the 125th StreetThursday, March 12, 2009   7:30 pm - 11:30pmAddress: 17 W 125th Street, NYC (between 5th & Lenox)Phone: 212.876.93...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:36:00 GMT

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Posted by on Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:50:00 GMT

Taeko Fukao Live 3 of 5: Cruisin'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PMs7uKC-QA
Posted by on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:13:00 GMT

Taeko’s Performance Review

Taeko Fukao: CD Release Party at the Kitano Hotel Written by Lucy Galliher       Vocalist Taeko Fukao celebrated her new album, One Love at the Kitano Hotel on June 4, 2008. &...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:04:00 GMT

Check out my radio interview on the web

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Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:56:00 GMT

June 4, CD ONE LOVE Release Live @ KITANO!

..TR> Taeko Fukao CD "ONE LOVE" Release Live!   June 4, 2008 (wed) 8pm & 10pm  jazz club KITANO  Midtown, NYC Address: 66 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016 @ 38th Stree...
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 20:56:00 GMT

Japan Tour 2008 Spring!

LIVE IN KANSAI, JAPAN Thur, May 15Live at CANDY in Kyoto Fri, May 16 Dinner Show at Hotel New Ohmi (SOLD OUT) in Shiga Sat, May 17Private Party in Shiga Sun, May 18Hotel Westin in Kyoto Mon, May 19Liv...
Posted by on Sat, 10 May 2008 23:20:00 GMT

"One Love" CD Review by Jazz Improv NY Magazine

Check out the May Issue of Jazz Improv NY Magazine for "One Love" CD Review! "Taeko Fukao is a singer with a wide range of tastes and a wide range of capabilities. Her latest release...
Posted by on Sat, 10 May 2008 23:08:00 GMT

Check out Taeko @ CaChaCa on May 3 (Sat)

Taeko Fukao with Doug Richardson Trio is appearing at CaChaCa Great Jazz club in West Village Saturday, May 3, 2008 @ 7PM (One Show Only) Address: 35 West 8th Street, New York, New York 100...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:14:00 GMT