Tomoko Yoshino - Kaleidoscope (2023)

A fresh and fresh-sounding vibe, while still keeping with the jazz tradition! I was surprised by her imposing playing, which is very unlike a newcomer for a debut album...(Takao Ogawa/jazz journalist)Tomoko Yoshino is a talented new vibist who has already turned heads in the live scene. She has now completed her debut album, produced by Toshihiro Akamatsu, a veteran player of the same jazz vibe. Absorbing the traditional essence of jazz, wearing a new technique of the vibraphone instrument, and entrusting her message to the next generation in her original compositions, this album will attract jazz fans in a wide range of fields from modern jazz to contemporary. The title track, Kaleidoscope, is a celebration of the digital natives; The RedRoof is a heartwarming waltz dedicated to his hometown; Abyss is filled with Yoshino's love of the ocean and his thoughts on the deep sea; Pinwheel, a song presented by the album's producer and mentor, Akamatsu, is an exquisite piece of music. I Hear a Rhapsody, which boldly breathes new life into standard tunes, and the final song, Snowdome, which features a solo vibe.It is an exciting and exciting listening experience for a wide audience in the field of authentic jazz.