Artist description Singer Songwriter influenced by pop and jazz styles blending Japanese and American cultures resulting in an original initimate sound.

Music Style Pop/Jazz

Musical Influences Stevie Wonder, Sarah Vaughn, Roberta Flack, Miles Davis

Artist History MASAYO YOSHIDA is a jazz and pop influenced singer-songwriter who has been very successful in her singing career in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the U.S.A. She has a degree from a major university in Japan and also has a diploma from Berklee College of Music. Masayo has also studied piano for many years. She has attended workshops and performed in Germany with great success. Masayo recorded an album of her own original songs on Jupiter Records, one of the top record companies in Japan. This album, "After-That", received rave reviews and led to many concert and club appearances. She was featured on many radio and television stations and her picture appeared in numerous magazines. Masayo performed many times at such world famous hotels as the Japan Airline Hotel Hilton, the Royal, and the Hotel Plaza. Her performances in Boston include the Hatch Shell Jazz Festival and many hotel and private engagements. She also has been seen on television in the Boston area and at concerts at Harvard University and M.I.T. Masayo was the vocalist at the sold out Duke Ellington Tribute which was partially funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Masayo has also performed in the San Francisco Bay Area at such clubs as Gatsby's, Shannon Court Hotel, and Water Street Grill. Masayo has just released her latest CD entitled "All we need."

Group Members Masayo Yoshida Vocals and Composition Alan Eicher Music

Albums "After That" "This Time" "All We Need"

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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