A Song For You - Martha Miyake, Norio Maeda Trio & His Friends* - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

A Song For You finds the expressive Japanese jazz vocalist Martha Miyake in a rare and luminous collaboration with Norio Maeda, a revered pianist and arranger, alongside his trio and a circle of top-flight musicians. The album is a testament to the subtle power of jazz as a universal language—here, standards and ballads are reframed with delicate sensitivity and warmth. Miyake’s voice is rich with nuance; she navigates the emotional contours of each lyric with a seasoned grace that draws listeners into her intimate world. Maeda’s arrangements are equally thoughtful, providing lush harmonic textures and rhythmic sophistication that never overpower the singer, but instead create a fertile space for genuine musical conversation. What makes this record especially significant is its bridging of East and West: it’s a Japanese jazz session that honors American tradition while revealing the unique lyricism and introspection characteristic of its creators. Vinyl enthusiasts and jazz connoisseurs alike will find A Song For You to be a deeply rewarding listen—an album that invites you to slow down and savor the artistry of musicians who truly understand the soul of the genre. Track List: A1 - If - A2 - A Song For You - A3 - Happy - A4 - Wave - A5 - A House Is Not A Home - A6 - The Way We Were - B1 - Get Happy - B2 - I Got Rhythm - B3 - All Right O.K You Win - B4 - The Night Has A Thousand Eyes - B5 - Baby Won't You Please Come Home - B6 - Something I Dreamed Last Night -