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Naoya Ogura
A native of Kobe, Japan, Naoya Ogura（小倉直也） started playing Jazz in the school Jazz band at Hyogo Prefectural International High School, “Hoppin’ Note.” Through its activities, he experienced and deepened his knowledge about big band Jazz, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Buddy Rich, and others.
In 2010, the band was awarded a “The City of Kobe Board of Education” prize in a national convention of high school jazz band, Student Jazz Festival. After studying at Doshisha University, he actively played jazz trumpet in various groups and eventually started composing/arranging. He belonged to the university's 18-piece jazz orchestra and played the trumpet. His band performed at many concerts and in some competitions. Besides the University Orchestra, he formed several groups and performed in jazz clubs. He led the band Naoya Ogura Septet for years and performed on the main stage of some huge jazz festivals in Japan, such as the Takatsuki Jazz Street and the Biwako Jazz Festival. After his graduation, he started his professional career as a jazz musician. Since then, he has played in many places around Japan. He participated many times in the recording of jazz albums and pop albums as a trumpeter.
NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Alex Robinson and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Streaming on demand with today's music by NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Álex Robinson, Dimitri Nassar, Carl Schultz, Doug MacDonald Trio, Robert Glasper, Ron Rieder, Stephen Philip Harvey, The Jones Factor, Aretha Tillotson, Nicholas Payton, Roderick Harper, JD Allen, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Betty Bryant, Michael Dease, Lisa Hilton, Vance Thompson, Eddie Allen ...
Naoya Ogura, Bebel Gilberto, Tyrone Allen with Neta Ranaan and The Reverend Al Green
by Hobart Taylor
New Music from Naoya Ogura, Jamile with the Miki Yamanaka Trio, Julia Hulsmann and the Reverend Al Green. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Bebel Gilberto “No Return" from Tanto Tempo (Ziriguiboom) 00:09 Naoya Ogura “Everything Happens to Me" from Colors of a Journey (Bandstand Presents) 4:48 Jamile /Miki Yamanaka “Bodas de Prata/Quatro Cantos" from Pursuit ...
Fats Waller, Joe Magnarelli, Alexa Tarantino & Rebecca Kilgore
by Joe Dimino
The 943rd episode of Neon Jazz opens with a heartfelt tribute to the mighty Rebecca Kilgore, the beloved Portland-based vocalist we lost in January 2026. We honor her artistry and enduring spirit with selections from her 2026 album Sings the Music of Fats Waller--a fitting celebration of joy, swing, and soul. From there, we turn to ...
Naoya Obura, Julian lage, Betty Bryant, Alexa Tarantino and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Ian Dogole, Naoya Ogura, Julian Lage, Betty Bryant, Joe Magnarelli, Alexa Tarantino, Umoja, Kenny Barron, Dave Wilson, Scott Routenberg, Gregory Groover Jr., Michael Dease, Scott Silbert, Tobin Mueller, Anthony Stanco, Grant Stewart, Harold Lopez--Nussa, Stevie Holland, Sacha Boutros, Kelsey Mines, Noah Preminger, Steve Houghton, Joe Elefante,Peter Paulsen, Angela Verbrugge, Roderick ...
