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Introduction for my new album “Lovers”

I'm extremely thankful that I had the opportunity to collaborate on this project with John Di Martino, a very talented jazz pianist, composer, arranger and music instructor from New York. Living in the time of Covid19, this album was recorded and produced remotely between Tokyo and the USA. In spite of this (or perhaps because of it), John and I were able to connect and make beautiful music together through the magic of technology.

Lovers are fearless, timeless and know no boundaries. John and I have compiled a collection of songs, stories of lovers, which we hope you will enjoy experiencing just as much as we enjoyed telling them.

アルバム「Lovers」紹介

ニューヨークの第一線で活躍する素晴らしいジャズピアニスト（作曲・編曲家・教育者）、ジョン・ディ・マルティーノとのアルバム制作がついに実現しました。

コロナ禍の中、東京とアメリカでの入念な遠隔作業により、ジョンの色彩豊かなアレンジ、繊細で美しい演奏との素敵なコラボレーションを成し得ることができました。

いつの時代でも、世界中のどこでも普遍的な恋人たちの物語を様々なジャズソングにのせてお届けします。どうぞこのストーリーの主人公になってお楽しみください。

Vocal: Sally-J

John Di Martino - arranger, keyboards

Vocals recorded by Akihisa Nakatani(Studio Musica) & Atsushi Sawano (Star Woods)

Mixed and mastered at Bass Hit Studio New York, NY by Dave Darlington

Produced by John Di Martino

Photo & video: Yuji Hasebe

John Di Martino

John di Martino is a composer, arranger, jazz pianist, producer and educator, based in New York City. He is described as a "shape-shifter", for his creativity across musical genres.

John composed the music for the documentary series: “A Glimpse Of Paradise" aired on Europe’s Arte Channel. Mr. Di Martino latest CD’s are the 2020 release: “Passion Flower” ( the music of Billy Strayhorn ), Featuring Raul Midon, Eric Alexander, Boris Kozlov, and Lewis Nash, and soon to be released: “Mazel” ( Yiddish Songs, re-imagined ), with Janis Siegel and Cantor Daniel Krammer.

John has recorded numerous CDs on the High Note and Venus Records (Japan) labels as a leader, and with Freddy Cole, Gloria Lynn, Houston Person, and Nicki Parrott.

John’s discography includes Grammy-nominated CD’S: ”Love" ( Issac Delgado ), "Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B" and "Live And In Clave" ( Bobby Sanabria ).

John di Martino was a long time member of Ray Barretto's "New World Spirit", He is a featured arranger and pianist on many of Ray Barretto's recordings including the grammy-nominated, CD: "Contact" and "Portraits In Jazz And Clave" ( featuring James Moody, Kenny Burrell, Joe Lovano, Steve Turre, and Eddie Gomez ).

Born in Philadelphia, Pa in 1959, John studied with Jimmy Amadie, Lennie Tristano and Don Sebesky.

Artist Web Page: johndimartino.com

"John's soul and being come straight through to his music, the jazz world needs him! "

- Sheila Jordan ( NEA Jazz Master )

"John Di Martino is one of my absolute personal favorite pianists of today. His music is an honest outpouring of light! "

- Benny Green ( Jazz Pianist )

"John di Martino's middle name should be 'taste', for he conveys that quality in both solo and supportive roles, in jazz as well as Latin music."

- Ray Barretto ( NEA Jazz Master )

"John DiMartino is a first-call veteran of the New York City jazz scene. This multi-recorded artist has long been a favorite of singers for his gigantic ears and intuitive, uncluttered playing—rare gifts which also enhance any instrumentalist he accompanies or arranges. DiMartino is a fine musician who sounds less interested in technical pyrotechnics than in mining a melody for its original intent—whether he's arranging or playing, he lets the essence of a song speak for itself. "

- DR. JUDITH SCHLESINGER ( All About Jazz )