Sumie Kaneko | Koto | Shamisen | voice

Dead of the Night — Second Album   (June 2016)

All original compositions. Sumie's most personal and evocative record to date — a suite of pieces for koto, shamisen, and voice that explores the space between traditional Japanese sound-worlds and contemporary jazz and experimental music. Critically acclaimed for its unique and exquisite sonic palette.

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1. Maihana
2. Sango-Jugoya (Thirteenth Night of the Third Month)
3. Lullaby of Takeda
4. Dead of the Night
5. My Favorite Things (WA Version)
6. Five and Thirteen Are Prime Numbers
7. Tsuru No Sugomori (Nest of the Crane)
8. Umi (The Sea)

J-Trad & More — First Album   (September 2012)

Sumie's debut album, blending the traditional koto and shamisen repertoire with jazz improvisation and original compositions. A landmark recording that introduced her singular cross-genre voice to audiences worldwide. Available in Japan via diskunion ( ディスクユニオン ) and internationally through CD Baby.

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1. Rokudan No Shirabe
2. Tsuru No Sugomori
3. J-Trad Blues
4. Akita Ondo (Festival Song)
5. My Favorite Things (WA Version)
6. Sakura Sakura
7. Yoru No Umi (Night Sea)
8. Haru No Umi (Sea in Spring)