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To The Sky

Rico Yuzen

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Seven years have passed since the previous album " I Wish You Love". This work "To The Sky" is the final part of a trilogy produced in New York, produced by pianist Art Hirahara who is a talented arranger. And trumpeter Alex Norris, and saxophone and flutist Don Braden participated, who have played with famous jazz artists such as Betty Carter and Roy Haynes. By inviting Grammy Award-winning David Stoller as sound engineer, the album is full of new RICO's world.This is a wholehearted new album that delivers love to everyone, with songs from a variety of genres, including the title song, "To The Sky" which she wrote and composed herself. RICO has sung all over the world, so this is an ambitious work that takes into account the current situation and challenges new frontiers. She prays and sings with compassion for all life in a world of confusion and blockage. With gratitude for being able to continue singing.

Artist Profile

  • Rico Yuzen

    Rico was born in Tokushima, Japan. She graduated form Kobe Shoin Univercity and studied Vocal Jazz at a music school in Osaka. Before moving to the U.S. Rico performed live in many jazz clubs, hotel and other events. In 2000, she worked with Julie Kelley, a famous L.A.singer, perfecting her voice and pronunciation. Workshop and music sessions helped Rico improve her voice even more. 2002 was a very busy year for Rico. She performed live at the famous Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. She also moved to New York where she studied under Nancy Marano, a famous jazz singer and pianist. Her N.Y.debut was at Danny Skylight Room in Manhattan. Rico also works as an instructor of Jazz singing and English pronunciation. In 2011, she moved to Europe where she had many experiences that built up her career, Skills and resume as a jazz singer. In 2015, she returned to New York, Now she is continuing to perform at various jazz clubs in Manhattan as well as joining some workshop and jazz jam sessions. Always improving her singing and musical skills, she currently is working with renowned jazz singer, Karrin Alliosn.

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