Taeko Fukao, Upcoming Shows....

TAEKO's Upcoming Shows
 Detailed Info, Sound Samples and Videos: http://songbirdtaeko.com/

Mobay UptownFriday, January 21st,  8:30pm-12:30am
17 W 125th Street, NYC
Ossining Public LibrarySunday, January 23rd, 3pm-4pm53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY
NIOS  in The Muse Hotel New York
 Saturday, February 5th, 9pm-12midnight130  W 46th Street, NYC

FLORIDA TOUR, Doug Carn Group featuring TAEKOTuesday, February 8th - Sunday, February 13thGainsville, GA and St. Augustine, FL

CASIO Presents THE POWER OF DREAMS CONCERT at Merkin Concert Hall- Kaufman Center
Sunday, February 20th at 7:30pm129 W 67th Street, NYC
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From: Jazz Promo Services
Press Contact: Jim Eigo, jazzpromo@earthlink.net

http://www.songbirdtaeko.com and Flat Nine Records present Taeko Fukao's "One Love." A native of Japan, Taeko came to New York City in 1998 with dreams of expanding her singing career and took a strong liking to Jazz. Taeko studied with Juanita Fleming, a jazz & gospel singer who was a vocalist with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, and Marion Cowings who is the first disciple of Jon Hendricks. The intense jazz study, coupled with her
naturally appealing clear voice and unique musical ideas, have earned her performances in some of New York City's best known jazz clubs, including Blue Note, Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, Lenox Lounge, and Zinc Bar. Her musical talent is also bought to Japan every spring and fall.

"Definitely one heck of a jazz singer, Taeko Fukao's graceful approach to the music leaves quite an impression on "One Love." Armed with a beautiful voice and range, this is one lady of jazz who knows how to carry a tune and make it come alive." - Edward Blanco / http://www.ejazznews.com/

Blue Moon - TAEKO the songbird sings in Tokyo

This is how TAEKO sometimes opens up her song when singing American Jazz Standards to Japanese audience. She takes a simple and pretty song such as Blue Moon, gives her own line-by-line interpretations in Japanese and brings the audience to the same page in the most organic way..... pretty cool? Enjoy!

TAEKO is an established contemporary jazz singer from Japan, based in New York, brings her love and art to all over the globe. For more information about TAEKO, visit
http://songbirdtaeko.com/

Backing up is the finest jazz musicians in Japan-- Daisuke Kawai in Organ, Haruhiko "HARU" Takaushi on drums, and Mikio Takahashi on drums. Videotaped at Numabukuro Organ Jazz Club in Tokyo on April 30, 2010.

Taeko Fukao.....

Born and raised in Japan, Taeko came to New York City in 1998.....

“Definitely one heck of a jazz singer”- Edward Blanco, Jazz Critic
“Her performance is a euphoric escape for all”- Karl Stober, Jazz Critic
“Taeko is one of the best of her generation.”- Juanita Fleming, Jazz & Gospel Singer/Actress

Private Studies with:
Juanita Fleming – Gospel and Jazz Singer, Actress, Voice Trainer
Marion Cowings - Jazz Singer, Lyricist, Actor, the first disciple of Jon Hendricks
Barry Harris - Legendary Jazz Pianist, Jazz Educator

Footsteps:
Born and raised in Japan, Taeko came to New York City in 1998 to expand her singing career and discovered the world of Jazz. Her intense jazz study, coupled with a naturally appealing voice and unique musical ideas, have earned her performances in some of New York City's best known jazz clubs, including Blue Note, Minton’s Playhouse, Kitano, Zinc Bar, and St. Nick’s Pub and an honor to be the finalist in 2008 Jazz Mobile Vocal Competition. Taeko conducts entire country tour to Japan every year.

Taeko was featured in the Women in Jazz Festival (NY) in April 2009 which also featured the legendary Annie Ross. Taeko headlined at Pork Pie Hat Jazz Concert Series (CT) in November 2008, the historical Hartford Jazz Society’s Monday Night Jazz Concert Series (CT) in July 2009, and Newburgh Jazz Series (NY) in August 2009.

ONE LOVE” (2007/Flat Nine Records) introduces the young star and is one of the best vocal albums in recent years. “Taeko has remarkable range and vocal command, able to manipulate normal notes into tapestries of sound. She tempers deep soulfulness reminiscent of Anita Baker with sophisticated scatting a la Ella Fitzgerald. The combination is a treat and never feels forced,” wrote a jazz critic Jordan Richardson.

NEW YORK LIVE

・4/8/2010 (Thu) Saint Nick's Pub: 8PM & 9:30PM
・4/15/2010 (Thu) Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival : 7PM
・5/8/2010 (Sat) Sugar Bar: 8PM
・5/13/2010 (Thu) MOBAY UPTOWN : 7:30PM-11:30PM
・6/16/2010 (Wed) New CD "VOICE" Release live @ KITANO NEW YORK
・6/25/2010 (Fri) CD Release Live in Hartford, CT

JAPAN LIVE

・4/18/2010 (Sun) Oumi Jazz Festival
・4/23/2010 (Fri) Kyoto Candy
・4/24/2010 (Sat) Ashiya Left Alone
・4/25/2010 (Sun) Okayama Live House Bird
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