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Yoko Masayama is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She formed an organic soul unit "Bard Syrup" while in the university. Her demo was heard and highly commended by Jeffrey Haynes, who is a percussionist well known for Cassandra Wilson and Pat Metheny's support, invited her to NY to record the 1st album "Syrup No.1" (universal IMS) . In 2013, she released her first solo album "Yoko Masayama" from P-Vine Records. She collaborated with various Japanese Jazz musicians, Jeffrey Haynes and Manouche jazz guitarist, Bruno Jill, in this album. She also performed as a singer in the movie "Tomei Polar Bear" directed by Ryuichi Hiroki (starring Erika Toda and Gaku Hamada). In 2016, she released her 2nd album "Sing and Sparkle ~ Tabidachi no Uta" (P-Vine) . Her live performances have been praised by audience and critics. In 2019, she started working on 3rd album "The Songs for 7 Days" . This album was recorded with Dr. Kyojun Tanaka (ex.dCprG,),Ba. Yamato Yasuo (BimBomBan Orchestra),Key. Takeru Yamazaki (P.O.P etc.) and other musicians . Her vocals and the instruments played in the album are joyful in spirit. This album includes BUMP OF CHICKEN's hit tune "TENTAI-KANSOKU(Astronomical Observatory)", in which she expresses the feeling like floating in deep universe. She creates unique sounds with flavor of swing jazz, Brazilian music, and Japanese traditional pop songs.
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