Asuka Watanabe / Unaffected Among the various tempos in songs, the most difficult is the medium swing tempo. It's a tempo that can't be masked by speed or by pauses, a tempo that's a killer for vocalists. This work features this tempo repeatedly. Then, she challenges herself with the rapid-fire delivery of "Twisted." As the commentary suggests, perhaps "a singing angel descends." And she makes the work her own, singing it beautifully. For those who have listened to a lot of jazz vocals, her voice will feel strangely familiar. It's not that she sounds like anyone in particular, but her voice evokes a certain "era." A singing angel who has warped through time is here. The backing musicians are Hideaki Yoshioka (b), Koji Yamashita (b), and Yoshitaka Uematsu (ds), with Yoshioka's lyrical and romantic solos interspersed. Of course, the backing musicians also brilliantly respond to this series of difficult tempos. The tight bass and the drums with their stylish sense. A retro-modern song, where everything is in harmony, is complete. Good news for those who have been waiting for jazz vocals that are not old but not too new! Asuka Watanabe was born with a noble name taken from the waka of Empress Genmei. She started piano at the age of four and received musical education in piano and classical music throughout junior high and high school. After graduating, she encountered jazz and switched from piano to vocals, beginning to sing jazz. After performing with various jazz musicians, she got the opportunity to record this album thanks to the recommendation of Mariko Kato, the owner of the jazz club "San Marino" in Ebisu, and completed this work. Thank you for viewing. Plays very few times, almost none. Japanese edition, with obi and liner notes. One owner. Although it is a beautiful item, it is being sold as a used item, so please refrain from purchasing if you are at all concerned. Please understand that the color of the photos may differ slightly depending on the lighting. Non-smoking, no pets. Alcohol-sterilized. 260112