was first an actress before becoming a singer and one of the pioneers of acid jazz in Japan. Since her debut in 1991 she has released over twelve albums, many compilations and remix projects, and numerous singles. She is currently living in New York with her husband, jazz trumpeter Alex Sipiagin and their son Nikita.
Whatever the DJ dishes out. 'Cuz I know the club I choose to go to will have a KILLING DJ!
you run naked through a cornfield?
John Barry - Born Free
It was written for the 1966 film of the same name. The song was used to honor Elsa the Lioness, who was one of the most famous animals in history. The song won Oscar.
you prepare for an important date?
Me'shell Ndegeocello
you want to disturb your neighbours?
Led Zeppelin
you drive a car late at night?
Charlie Hunter Trio - Mistico
I listen to whatever CD I have in the car.
you are love sick?
Minnie Riperton
Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue
you make love?
Our breaths. I don’t like songs that change my mood. Let the love make the mood and the song inside our hearts.
you dig for old records?
Miles Davis - So What
you meet your parents?
Charlie Mariano - Long Yellow Road
Their music, maybe «Long Yellow Road». My mum is the jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi. And my dad saxophonist Charlie Mariano. They are divorced now though.
you sit in a plane?
The white noise of the engine puts me to sleep so I don’t have a chance to listen to anything.
you shop for shoes?
The Theme from Sex and the City
you have to spend a night in a spooky hotel?
Rufus & Chaka Khan
Ooh! I would have to go with a happy song to get the spooks away, like a good ol fashioned Rufus & Chaka Khan tune.
you stay in bed?
Monday Michiru - On & On
you sit in the subway?
I like to keep my wits about me, so no songs. Just keep my vibe up for the people surrounding me.
you wake up?
The song of nature. Right now in spring, the birds are singing.
a song that reminds you of school
Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata
best Beatles song
The Beatles - A Day In The Life
best concert you ever attended
Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays
In the mid 80s.
a song guaranteed to make you feel depressed
Any modern day Japanese Enka ballad.
a record you fell in love to
Stevie Wonder - Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants
first record you remember
Sergei Prokofiev - Peter And The Wolf
the song to be played at your funeral
Monday Michiru - If I Knew Then What I Know Now
a song that evokes the greatest summer of your life
Steely Dan - Peg
your ultimate heartbreak song
Cezary Skubiszewski - The Sound Of One Hand Clapping
perfect anthem for New York
Hard to think of one.
your party anthem
Monday Michiru - Your Eyes
first record you bought
The Commodores - Brick House
a song that reminds your friends of you
Ivan Lins - The Island
perfect anthem for Tokyo
Hard to think of one.
a song you wish you'd written yourself
Milton Nascimento
Daniel Wang
your ultimate heartbreak song
The Carpenters - Ordinary Fool
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