Yuka Mito presents her latest album titled: “How Deep is the Ocean” out on October 11, 2024. The talented and pleasurable jazz singer from Tokyo and currently residing in New York, delivers a warm and infectious record. Yuka Mito portrays subtle touches of classical music and pop, yet stays innovative and generates a soundscape of contemporary jazz. “How Deep is the Ocean” manages to stay wholehearted, regenerated, affecting, genuine, and proves to create a lovely musical world of its own.
The popular and gifted jazz singer performs seven tracks on “How Deep is the Ocean”. Yuka Mito’s liveliness and her trio’s accompaniment are quite contagious. The skillful Japanese rhythm section consists of pianist Hiroki Morioka, bassist Iwao Masuhara, and drummer Yoshifumi Nihonmatsu. “How Deep is the Ocean” is a true reflection of what Yuka and the accomplished band bring to the recording studio.
The album takes off with a swinging rendition of “Too Darn Hot”, which is one of the tracks where Yuka Mito’s noteworthy singing, and Morioka’s harmonious piano come together to deliver an incredible opening. The second track is an uplifting and emotional version of “Close To You”. Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Agua de Beber” is the third number on the album, where Yuka’s charming voice and the band’s musicianship are greatly showcased. “How Deep Is The Ocean” stands out as Mito effortlessly sings the complicated closing section and manages to switch between keys. Masuhara performs an incredible bass solo on this tune as well.
Nihonmatsu implements astonishing drumming on “How High The Moon”. The record concludes with a delicate rendition of “Alfie” and a bright version of “Corcovado”.
Yuka Mito undeniably continues to sculpt out her own space in the jazz scene. “How Deep is the Ocean” stands as an exemplification to the artist’s ability to combine musical eminence with a successful and modern touch. “How Deep is the Ocean” is around the corner and it promises to be a spectacular and marvelous album for all jazz enthusiasts.
