Issei Igarashi

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Mei Inoue, Osamu Koike, Atsushi Ikeda, Issei Igarashi and Yoshio "Chin" Suzuki

by Joe Dimino
October 5, 2026

Episode 978 of Neon Jazz takes us on a deep dive into the sounds, spirit and surprises of Japanese jazz. This is a special themed Japanese Jazz Hour, inspired by the new 2026 book A Guide to Jazz in Japan by Kansas City native, author and lifelong jazz enthusiast Michael Pronko. His book opens the door to a fascinating world of clubs, musicians, traditions and cultural discoveries gathered through years of experiencing and documenting the Japanese jazz scene firsthand. So, ...