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This episode of Japanese Jazz Week we explore the catalog of pianist Masabumi Kikuchi. Masabumi was born in Tokyo in 1939, and lived his early life in World War II and post-war Japan. He studied music at the Tokyo Art College High School, and worked with musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Mal Waldron & Joe Henderson. Hit play to hear his late 60’s recordings up to his mid 80’s material. 今回お届けする「日本のジャズ」は、日本のジャズピアニスト、キーボード奏者・菊地雅章です。菊地氏は1939年に東京で生まれ、若くして第二次世界大戦を経験し、戦後を生きた人物。ソニー・ロリンズ、マイルス・デイヴィス、マル・ウォルドロン、ジョー・ヘンダーソンらと共に活動しました。今回は彼の60年代後期から80年代中期の作品を楽曲を中心にお聞きください。Translated by Satoko Akune.
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Paul Lekakis (born 1966) is a Greek-American dance music artist who was discovered for his singing and dancing skills at a nightclub while on assignment as a model in Italy. His debut single, Boom Boom (Let's Go Back to My Room) was released in 1987. The song was originally released on ZYX Records and peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100, #60 on the UK Singles Chart, #2 in Canada and #1 on the Pop charts in Australia and Japan. Lekakis's other hit songs include "My House", "Let It Out" and one of his recent singles, "I Need A Vacation."
Paul Lekakis (born 1966) is a Greek-American dance music artist who was discovered for his singing and dancing skills at a nightclub while on assignment as a model in Italy. His debut single, Boom Boom (Let's Go Back to My Room) was released in 1987. The song was originally released on ZYX Records and peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100, #60 on the UK Singles Chart, #2 in Canada and #1 on the Pop charts in Australia and Japan. Lekakis's other hit songs include "My House", "Let It Out" and one of his recent singles, "I Need A Vacation."
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