Ellinoa - Mejiro (2025) [Hi-Res]

Mejiro is a chamber jazz album by French vocalist, composer, and conductor Ellinoa (Camille Durand), released in 2025 by Les P'tits Cailloux du Chemin. The title refers both to a Tokyo neighborhood and a small Japanese songbird, symbolizing the inner voice guiding the album’s lyrical themes.

Performed by a sextet featuring flute, violin, viola, cello, mandolin, and voice, the music blends jazz, chamber music, folk, and chanson. The ensemble includes longtime collaborators from Wanderlust Orchestra and Ophelia Rebirth, as well as new voices.

Inspired by two journeys to Japan—one with her band and one solo through the Tohoku region—Ellinoa explores ecological concerns, emotional fragility, and the creation of new cultural imaginaries. Rather than imitating Japanese music, she draws poetic inspiration from its imagery and spirit.



Tracklist:
1-1 Ellinoa - Tokyo tears [5:43]
1-2 Ellinoa - Restless [3:37]
1-3 Ellinoa - Like clockwork [4:24]
1-4 Ellinoa - Alone For Now [5:50]
1-5 Ellinoa - The Komadori's voice [4:53]
1-6 Ellinoa - Natsu no ame [6:13]
1-7 Ellinoa - A river cleanse [6:11]
1-8 Ellinoa - 6000 miles [4:00]
1-9 Ellinoa - Suzaku [5:18]
1-10 Ellinoa - Le gibet [5:02]
1-11 Ellinoa - Through her eyes [4:53]