Miyoshi Umeki, or Nancy Umeki (1929-2007) as she became known, was a Japanese/American singer and actress. On this album, recorded between 1955-56, she sings under the guidance of influential radio and television broadcaster Arthur Godfrey, with arrangements by Hugh Peretti. She sings, unusually, American standards and classics in Japanese.

1. If I Give My Heart To You 2. China Nights (Shina No Yoru) 3. I`m In The Mood For Love 4. My Baby`s Comin` Home 5. How Deep Is The Ocean 6. Slowly Go Out Of Your Mind 7. Teach Me Tonight 8. Hanna Ko San 9. Can`t Help Lovin` Dat Man 10. S`wonderful 11.Over The Rainbow 12.Sayonara (The Japanese Farewell Song) 13.Sayonara 14.The Little Lost Dog

Originally released in 1957, one of the top jazz bands of the time, featuring tenor saxes, alto sax and trumpets in a variety of styles.

1. Viva NHK 2. Bay State Stomp 3.Tin Roof Blues 4.My Blue Heaven 5. I Can`t Give You Anything But Love Baby 6. Nobody`s Sweetheart 7.Leap Here 8.Dark Eyes 9.Continental 10. Mountain Greenery 11. Brilliant Corners 12. Jeepers Creepers

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Soulful Japanese jazz from 1964, under the direction of pianist Norio Maeda, featuring some of great horn players of the time.

1. Moanin` 2.Work Song 3.L`ascenseur Pour L`echafaud 4.Sister Sadie 5.Take Five 6. Round About Midnight 7. Night In Tunisia 8.Blues De Memphis 9.Bag`s Groove 10.Softly As In A Morning Sunrise