Debut Album "Short Songs" will be released on August!
I am absolutely thrilled to finally share some monumental news with you. This summer marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as I officially launch my debut full-length album.
My debut album, "Short Songs," will be officially released on August 9th, 2026!
To lead up to the big day, I will be dropping 3 consecutive pre-release singles starting next week. Even better, alongside the first single, I will be releasing an exclusive video featuring a raw, thrilling alternate take directly from performance with visual artist on YouTube!
Here is the complete release timeline and the upcoming tour dates for Japan this August. Please mark your calendars!
And also we will perform at somewhere in Queens in this year! Stay tuned.
【Release Schedule】
・2026.06.26 | Pre-release Single "Yuba no Kuni”
・2026.07.17 | Pre-release Single "Manhattan"
・2026.07.31 | Pre-release Single "Short Songs"
・2026.08.09 | 1st Album "Short Songs" Drop!
【Live Information (Japan Tour)】 ・08/19 (Wed) Shinjuku Pit Inn (Tokyo) ・08/28 (Fri) Kobe 100BAN Hall (Hyogo)
This multidisciplinary project seamlessly weaves traditional Japanese Tanka poetry with modern large-ensemble jazz, and it was brought to life by an incredible lineup of world-class musicians in New York.
【Personnel】
Hina Oikawa (Alto Sax, Flute, Composition, Arrangement, Tanka)
Sam Dillon (Tenor Sax, Flute)
Skyler Hagner (Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet)
Summer Camargo (Trumpet)
Naoya Ogura (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Composition, Arrangement)
Altin Sencalar (Trombone)
Ben Rosenblum (Piano)
Marty Kenney (Bass)
Alon Benjamin (Drums)
Mỹ Tâm Huynh (Vocal)
Advised by Ryan Keberle
Assistant producer, Conducted by Joseph Herbst
Recorded by Todd Carder at The Bunker Studio, Brooklyn NY
Mixed & Mastered by Dave Darlington
Photo by Mana Hiraki
Designed by Ken Ito
I cannot wait to share this journey with you all. Thank you so much for your ongoing love and support!
最高のお知らせです✧˖°.
来週からシングル3連続配信、そしてこの夏【8月9日(日)】に、私のファースト・フルアルバム『Short Songs』が世界同時リリースとなることが決定しました！！！短歌とジャズ（ラージアンサンブル）の独創的な融合を目指しました。なんと短歌アドバイザーには現代短歌界の重鎮・吉川宏志先生、またアドバイザーとしてトロンボーン奏者のRyan Keberleをお迎えしました。
素晴らしいミュージシャン・チームとともに作品を作ることができてとても嬉しいです！
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来週の第1弾シングル配信スタートの1週間後に、YouTubeでオルタネイトテイクの特別映像（ヴィジュアルアーティストとのコラボレーション！）もドロップします◝*8月には東京と神戸でレコ発もあります！
これから続々と情報を解禁していきますので、楽しみにしていてくださいね！