"I'm a Jazz singer who performs in NY and Japan."
BIO
Music was always an important part of Hiroko's life. She encountered Brazilian music when she was 15 and soon after that, she was introduced to Jazz in Japan. After relocating to New York, she began study jazz vocals at “Sounds Of Joy”, “Jazzmobile”, "The Barry Harris Workshop" and the countless Vocal Jazz Workshops. She sings Jazz, Bossa Nova and Blues that is sure to please any music lover. She has performed extensively in Japan and in many restaurants and clubs in New York. She has been accompanied by jazz giants such as Houston Person, Rufus Reid, Akira Tana, Harold Mabern, Norman Simmons, Frank Owens, Richard Wyands, Earl May, Lyle Atkinson, David Hazeltine, Santi Debriano, Tommy Campbell, Helio Alves and Craig Handy.
Music
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
Upcoming performances
2024
Saturday, August 10
4:00-6:00pm
Downtown Renaissance Program
Muller Plaza in Oneonta, NY
Hiroko Kanna-vocals
Russ Morrow-guitar
No Admission
Saturday, August 24
7:30-8:30pm
At Uke Hut, 36-01 36th Ave. Queens, NY
Hiroko Kanna—vocals
Masafumi Sakai—guitar
Admission: $20 with free drinks
Friday, September 6
6:00-8:00pm
At Millpond Inn, 102 Main. St. Jefferson, NY
Hiroko Kanna-vocals
Russ Morrow-guitar
No cover
Thurday, September 12
6:00-7:30pm
Sidney Memorial Public Library
8 River St. Sidney, NY
Hiroko Kanna-vocals
Russ Morrow-guitar
Rich Mollin-bass
No Admission
*Japan Tour 2024
October 16-November 15
Past Performances
Tuesday, July 9
6:30-9:30pm
Private event in Forest Hills, NYC
Eva Kano-keyboard
Saturday, June 15
2:00-4:00pm
At Awestruck Mill, 34 Howell St. Walton, NY
Russ Morrow-guitar
Friday, May 10
7:30-9:30pm
At Zada’s, 850 Main St. Margaretville, NY
Russ Morrow--guitar
Saturday, May 4
7:30-8:30pm
At Ukehut, 36-01 36th Ave. Queens, NY
Masafumi Sakai—guitar
Saturday, March 30
7:00-8:00pm
At Silvana, 300 W. 116th St. New York, NY
Mark Capon—guitar
Sunday, March 10
3:00-4:00pm
At The Hebrew Home, 5901 Palisade Avenue
Bronx, NY
Russ Morrow--guitar
Thursday, February 29
6:00-7:30pm
At City Winery, Grand Central NYC
Steve Millhouse--contrabass guitar
Saturday, February 17
7:30-8:30pm
At Ukehut, 36-01 36th Ave. Queens, NY
Masafumi Sakai—guitar
Wednesday, February 14
7:00-9:00pm
At Zada’s, 850 Main St. Margaretville, NY
Russ Morrow-guitar
Saturday, January 13
7-8pm
At Silvana, 300 W. 116th St. New York, NY
Mark Capon—guitar
Friday, December 29, 2023
8-10pm
At Zada’s, 850 Main St. Margaretville, NY
Russ Morrow—guitar
Japan Tour 2023
Oct 27 （金） 岡山 Jordan
Oct 29 （日） 倉敷 Guitar Trailer
Oct 31 （火） 京都 Baja Bluet
Nov 2 （木） 大阪 Azul Terrace
Nov 4 （土） 広島 ピアノバー下本
Nov 10（金） 広島 Apple Jam
Nov 15（水） 横浜 よいどれ伯爵
Nov 17（金） 東京 All Of Me Club
