Top Musicians, From Rising Stars to Veterans, Join the Recording

Azumi debuted in 1999 as the vocalist and lyricist for wyolica. She established her identity with her gentle, transparent vocals and serene, poignant lyrics. Her solo album "Piano to Azumi," released in 2011, topped the iTunes jazz chart and reached number four on the overall chart, steadily solidifying her position as a solo singer. Her talents extend beyond music; she is also a model, has appeared in stage productions, works as a DJ, and this spring launched her own hair accessory brand, "Tuno by Azumi," at Isetan Shinjuku's "Re-Style Tokyo." Now, her latest album has arrived.

From "Urusei Yatsura no Theme ~Ram no Love Song~" to Yumi Matsutoya's "Mamotte Agetai" and Princess Princess's "M," this album "NEW STANDARD" boldly reimagines iconic Japanese songs with a jazz sensibility.

The recording features a stellar lineup of musicians, both emerging and established, including Keiji Matsumoto on piano, BJ Katsuhiko Sasai on bass, and Masayoshi Amakusa on drums. Special guests include Gen Ogi on percussion, Motoharu & Dubb Zonbi on horns, and Yosuke Onuma on guitar. Their intense performances, combined with Azumi's intimate vocals, create a remarkably live and immersive session.

To celebrate the release of "NEW STANDARD," Azumi will hold a live performance on Friday, May 31st, at JZ BRAT Sound of Tokyo in Shibuya, featuring members like Keiji Matsumoto and Masayoshi Amakusa. Special guest musicians Motoharu & Dubb Zonbi (from SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS), who collaborated on the album, will also join to guide the audience through a jazzy evening.

Azumi's vocals, infused with a smooth essence, reveal new facets of these familiar classics. This is the new standard she proposes for a new era.





01. Urusei Yatsura no Theme ~Ram no Love Song~ feat. Motoharu & Dubb Zonbi (from SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS)
02. Komugi-iro no Mermaid (Seiko Matsuda)
03. Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (Tomoyo Harada)
04. Sailor Fuku to Kikanjuu (Hiroko Yakushimaru)
05. Interlude I
06. Mamotte Agetai (Yumi Matsutoya)
07. Ame ni Kiss no Hanataba feat. Yosuke Onuma (Miki Imai)
08. Interlude II
08. Southern Wind (Akina Nakamori)
10. M (Princess Princess)

"NEW STANDARD" Release Live
Date│Friday, May 31st
Time│[1st Set] Doors open 5:30 PM, Show starts 7:30 PM [2nd Set] Doors open 9:00 PM, Show starts 9:45 PM *Separate admission for each set
Performers│Azumi (vo), Keiji Matsumoto (p), Masayoshi Amakusa (ds), Ryu Kawamura (b)
Special Guest Musicians│Motoharu & Dubb Zonbi (from SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS)
Venue│JZ BRAT Sound of Tokyo
2F Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5728-0168
Admission│Advance 3,500 yen / At the door 4,000 yen

Reservation Form
https://www.jzbrat.com/form/index.html
Attendees will be entered into a lottery to win a signed Mix CD selected by Azumi (10 winners for the 1st set, 10 winners for the 2nd set).