Credits:

Chiko

Description:

This is the debut album by CHKO, a vocalist whose father is percussionist B.B. Mofran, who was selected by Sadao Watanabe by audition in the 1980s. Her overwhelming singing ability and performances that transcend national borders make her a gem that has not appeared in Japan for quite some time. In addition to Jazzmen originals, which is rare for a vocalist, this album features a selection of classic songs from the East and West. The result is an album that straddles the boundaries between her roots in African music and Japan, where she lives today, and that is filled with new ground for her as a jazz vocalist.