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About Me

Nabuko Kiryu started singing jazz in 1990 in Japan after graduating from Shobi Junior College of Music with a degree in composition. But her musical career began much earlier. As the daughter of Toshiko Kiryu, a classically trained pianist who has performed at Carnegie Hall, she learned an appreciation for music early. However, her stepfather Kanji Ohta, a jazz pianist, was the one who inspired her movement toward jazz. __ She completed her B.A. in jazz vocal performance from City College of New York in 2001 and also graduated her M.A. at Queens College in 2004. Since her arrival in New York City in 1996, she has been performing in restaurants, cafes, and jazz clubs such as Blue Note, Lenox Lounge, and Showmans. __ Nabuko has performed with jazz giants such as Jimmy Heath, Grady Tate, Earl May, and Jimmy Lovelace, the last two of which appear on her latest What's New Records release entitled "Singing Love" (on sale in Japan). She is also participating in the Barry Harris Jazz vocal Ensemble. Here is the interview of Nabuko. http://www.brooklynzone.com/jazz/kiryu_debriano.html

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Member Since: 3/4/2006
Band Website: www.nabukojazz.com
Band Members: April Fools, Nabuko Kiryu (Vocal) Larry Ham (Piano)____ Eternal Triangle & The Man I Love, Nabuko Kiryu (Vocal), Kanji Ohta (Piano), Earl May (Bass), Jimmy Lovelace (Drums)
Influences:
Sounds Like: Duke Ellington Orchestra @ Blue Note NY !!!! "Nabuko I Got It Bad 2"On NY Local TV "Jazz At Noon" Nabuko Sings "Daahoud" on air in 2002On "Jazz At Noon" Nabuko Sings "You Must Believe in Spring"On "Jazz At Noon" Nabuko Sings "Strictly Confidential"Nabuko Sings with Blue Couts in Japan 2006 "In A Mellow Tone"Nabuko Sings with Blue Couts in Japan 2006 "Route 66"Evelyn Blakey (1938 ~ 2007) Thank you for your beautiful smile !! and So long. Nabuko dedicated to Evelyn and sing "String Bean Blues / Ingenmame Blues"
Record Label: What's New Record, West Village Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

It's been 3 years !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUHOJ8c8SJINabuko's events "Celebration of Life"Thank you so much for watching this video clip and share the feeling I have.I,Nabukowas in a car accident on May 5th 2006...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:50:00 GMT

I sang with Duke Ellington Orchestra at Blue Note NY

I had a great chance to sing with Duke Ellington Orchestra at Blue Note NY !!I just want you to share with it......Thank God ! My family, Friends and....James
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:08:00 GMT

NY Harlem Jazz Messengers 2007

Hello Everyone !!I'll have concerts in Japan in this Dec.I hope to see you there.Nabuko JazzSingerJapanese Site: http://www.myspace.com/nyharlemjazzmessengers ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:04:00 GMT

Good bye to Evelyn Blakey

Dear My Friends and Music LoversI'm so sorry to tell you that my musical spiritual big sister, the first daughter of a great jazz drumer, Art Blakey, Evelyn Blakey just passed away 3days ago.Today, I ...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:35:00 GMT

Nabuko@Showman's

Hello! EveryoneSpring is just around the corner. It is realy nice outing.If you feel like listen to Jazz, Please come and hang at Showman's It's Tonight (Wedesday) !! Don't miss it !!The Amazing...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:50:00 GMT

Hello Everyone

Konnichiwa~ is a Hello in Japanese. Believe or not, I am a jazz singer ...yes, truely a Japanese Jazz Singer !! I am singing this Wednesday at Showman's in Harlem NYC, so please come by and see me. A...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:10:00 GMT