Yoko Miwa

"Linus welcomes interview guest Yoko Miwa on today’s episode of The Jazz Hole. Originally from Kobe, Japan, pianist, composer and educator Yoko Miwa is a long-time resident of Boston, MA. With her Yoko Miwa Trio, she just released album number nine: “Songs of Joy” (via Ubuntu Music). Tune in to find out how recording this beacon of optimism came about during dark times. Plus, three wonderful selections from guitarist, composer and educator Roni Ben-Hur’s brand new album “Stories” featuring an all-star lineup. Roni Ben-Hur - Ma’of Album: Stories Roni Ben-Hur (g, composer), George Cables (p), Ingrid Jensen (tp), Harvie S (b) and Victor Lewis (d) Roni Ben-Hur - La Serena Album: Stories Roni Ben-Hur (g), George Cables (p), Ingrid Jensen (tp), Harvie S (b), Victor Lewis (d) and Magos Herrera (voc) Roni Ben-Hur - But I Had To Say Goodbye Album: Stories Roni Ben-Hur (g, composer), George Cables (p), Harvie S (b) and Victor Lewis (d) Yoko Miwa Trio - If You’re Blue Album: Keep Talkin’ Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d) Yoko Miwa Trio - Largo Desolato Album: Songs of Joy Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d) Yoko Miwa Trio - Lickety Split Album: Pathways Yoko Miwa (p, composer), Will Slater (b) and Scott Goulding (d) 00:00 - The Jazz Hole with Linus 03:31 - Ma’of - Roni Ben-Hur 09:27 - La Serena - Roni Ben-Hur, Magos Herrera 14:25 - If You’re Blue - Yoko Miwa Trio 20:57 - The Jazz Hole with Linus 23:22 - Interview with Yoko Miwa, Part I 33:39 - Largo Desolato - Yoko Miwa Trio 40:18 - Interview with Yoko Miwa, Part II 45:33 - Lickety Split - Yoko Miwa Trio 54:59 - The Jazz Hole with Linus 56:08 - But I Had To Say Goodbye - Roni Ben-Hur 61:50 - Finish "