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Miki Yamanaka

33-year old Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leading personalities of her generation on the piano and beyond. Critics laud her “light, expressive touch and solidly crafted, mainstream approach” - Mike Jurkovic (All About Jazz), while audiences delight in not only her playing, but her vibrant personality as well. Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums as a leader; her most recent and most intimate release, “Stairway to the Stars” (Outside In Music), features Jazz masters Mark Turner and Orlando le Fleming. Additionally, Miki has emerged as a leader of the “New York Scene” via her notable residencies at mainstay West Village sister clubs Smalls and Mezzrow. During the pandemic, she developed a successful in-home live-streaming weekly concert series cleverly titled “Miki’s Mood” where she features a veritable who’s who of NYC talent (including her husband and frequent collaborator - drummer Jimmy Macbride). The series showcases her vast knowledge of Jazz standards and tunes, often featuring themed offerings of various composers from both the Great American Songbook as well as iconic Jazz composers.

Miki Yamanaka Trio, Dennis Mitcheltree, Myra Melford and the Fire and Water Quintet

by Hobart Taylor
September 9, 2026

New Music from Miki Yamanaka, Wadada Leo Smith, Mali Obomsawin, and Remembering Cassandra Wilson and Chick Corea Host Speaks 00:00 Cassandra Wilson “Last Song (For Lester)" from Coming Forth by Day (Legacy) 00:06 Dwayne Dolphin “Were They Only Dreams" from Let the Music Play (Imani) 05:56 Miki Yamanaka “Wolfe" fromBreathe(Cellar) 10:34 Host Speaks 16:06 Patrick Shiroishi/Jason ...

Dwayne Dolphin, Ulysses Owens Jr. & Generation Y, Enoch Smith Jr.. Henry Treadgill and more

by Benjamin Boddie
September 3, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Dwayne Dolphin, Ulysses Owens Jr. & Generation Y, Sir Roland Hanna, Sounds Of April & Randall, Kelly Green, Enoch Smith Jr., Henry Threadgill/Vijay Iyer/Dafnis Prieto, Carmen Lundy, Greg Abate Quartet, WDR Big Band, Fernando Ferrarone, Sebastian Zawadzki, Mike Clark, Ale Nuñez, Oscar Peterson, Miki Yamanaka, Robert Jospe Quartet, Yoko Miwa, ...

Nora Germain, Kelly Green, Dena DeRose, Greg Farnese, Carmen Lundy, Sounds of April & Randall & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
August 31, 2026

This broadcast celebrates two legendary foremothers who contributed timeless lyrics to the Great American Songbook--Dorothy Parker and Carolyn Leigh, along with new music from Nora Germain, Kelly Green, Dena DeRose, Greg Farnese, Carmen Lundy, Sounds of April & Randall, plus birthday shoutouts to Nora Germain, Amy Engelhardt, Cecilia Smith, Naomi Moon Siegel, Kay Kostopoulos, among others. ...

Sullivan Fortner, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, Ardeshir, Christian Wiggs & His Orchestra and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 27, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Donald Vega, Skinny Hightower, Zaccai Curtis, Kay Kostopoulos, Sullivan Fortner, Jun Iida, Andrew Kim, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, Brothers--Nevala--Aucoin, Alternative Guitar Summit, Emmet Cohen, Conrad Herwig, Ardeshir, Christian Wiggs & His Orchestra, John Clayton, Brad Goode Quintet, Miki Yamanaka, Nicole Zuraitis, Rick Braun, Elias Haslanger, Paul Yonemura, Gabriel Mark ...

Classic Jazz from Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, and Others; Happy Birthday to Tim Hagans, Vernon Reid, and More

by David W. Daniels
August 25, 2026

In addition to the musicians above, this week's Exploration show includes classic jazz from Nina Simone, Bob, James, and others. Also new music from Helen Sung Big Band, Cory Wong with Joshua Redman, and more. Recognizing the birthdays of Art Farmer, Alvin Queen, Steve Smith, and others.Playlist Dominik Kisiel Exploration Quartet “Don't Lose Yourself" ...

Faye Carol, Denise Donatelli, Miki Yamanaka, Alex Hamburger, Nicolle Yvette, Ilaria Capalbo, Jazz Leos & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
August 24, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Faye Carol, Denise Donatelli, Miki Yamanaka, Alex Hamburger, NicolleYvette, Ilaria Capalbo, plus birthday shoutouts to Bernice Petkere (Close Your Eyes, Lullaby of the Leaves), Gladys Bentley, Terry Pollard, Trudy Pitts, Cyrille Aimee, Mary Stallings, Roberta Donnay, Lenora Zenzali Helm, and Honorable Men Dave Brubeck and Bill Evans, among others. Happy ...

Herbie Hancock, Christian Dillingham, Miki Yamanaka & Jeremy Monteiro

by Joe Dimino
August 23, 2026

From the Kansas City-based French hornist and composer Loren Broaddus, we launch the 972nd Episode of Neon Jazz with new music from his 2026 album Blackout!--a fitting spark to ignite this hour. From there, we turn our ears toward the legendary Herbie Hancock, spinning music from his landmark 2007 album River: The Joni Letters in celebration ...

Miki Yamanaka, Stefon Harris, Paul Yonemura, Amber Weeks and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 20, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Miki Yamanaka, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Paul Yonemura, Amber Weekes, Jeremy Monteiro Organ Quartet, Steve Rawlins, Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band, Nicoleyvette, Joyce E Tutty Moreno & Adrian Young, Mike Jones, Richard Baratta, Rich Willey, Goldings Bernstein Stewart, Denise Donatelli, Senri Oe, Bob Nell & Michael Bisio, Jun Iida, La ...

Ambrose Akinmusire and Mary Halvorson, Miki Yamanaka and Nicole Glover, Melissa Aldana and Linda May Han Oh, Christian Finger with Ralph Alessi and Ben Monder

by Hobart Taylor
August 19, 2026

Candice Hoyes, Miguel Zenon with Luis Perdomo, Nicole Mccabe with Savannah Harris and a dope Nina Simone remix. Playlist Ambrose Akinmusire / Mary Halvorson “Soundcheck" from Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings (Nonesuch) 00:00 Ambrose Akinmusire / Mary Halvorson “Tangled Pretty" from Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings (Nonesuch) 03:27 Host Speaks 07:51 Miguel Zenon / Luis Perdomo ...