Hiroshima
Hiroshima, a group whose music falls between R&B, pop, world music, and jazz, has long had its own niche. The band integrates traditional Japanese instruments into their musical blend and has generally been both commercial and creative within its genre. Hiroshima's founding members are keyboardist Dan Kuramoto (who also played shakuhachi), June Okida Kuramoto on koto (a key part of the group's sound), Johnny Mori on taiko drums, and Danny Yamamoto on drums, percussion, and taiko. Other additions include keyboardist Kimo Cornwell, bassist Dean Cortez, and singer Teri Koide (who was later succeeded by Kimaya Seward). Some of the musicians were descendants of Japanese Americans held in U.S. detention camps during World War II. Beginning with the band's self-titled 1979 debut, Hiroshima has recorded a series of best-selling albums for Arista, Epic, and Qwest, and although they have evolved over time (moving further away from jazz), they have managed to not only retain but increase their popularity. Since 2000, the band has released a handful of albums including The Bridge in 2003, Spirit of the Season in 2004, Obon in 2005, and Little Tokyo in 2007.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
-
-
-
Legacy
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Hiroshima Music on Sep 2, 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
Another Place (Album Version)
Jazz - Released by Epic on Jan 1, 1985
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Best Of Hiroshima (Album Version)
Jazz - Released by Epic on Sep 27, 1994
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
Between Black And White
Jazz - Released by Windham Hill Jazz on Sep 13, 1999
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Providence (Album Version)
Jazz - Released by Epic on Jul 27, 1992
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Songs With Words
Miscellaneous - Released by HIROSHIMA on Jan 29, 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
Someday Soon
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Hiroshima Music on Sep 7, 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
J-Town Beat
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Hiroshima Inc. on Sep 26, 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
Groovelatino
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Hiroshima Music on Oct 29, 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
-
-