Chihiro Yamanaka Trio - Living Without Friday

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2026

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chihiro Yamanaka's debut, three albums originally released on Sawano Kobo are being issued simultaneously on vinyl!

Where it all began—and a pinnacle of her career. Three long-unavailable albums by world-renowned jazz pianist Chihiro Yamanaka—who marks her 25th anniversary in 2026—are finally being reissued on vinyl. Her 2001 debut album, *Living Without Friday*, is a piano trio recording that captures the young Yamanaka’s overwhelming energy and driving momentum. The raw, authentic New York sound remains timeless, bringing back the thrilling impact of that era. Pressed on 180g heavyweight black vinyl.

Chihiro Yamanaka: piano
Ray Parker: bass
LaFrae Olivia Sci: drums

Tracklist:
A1. Beverly (Chihiro Yamanaka)
A2. The Girl From Ipanema (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
A3. A Sand Ship (Miyuki Nakajima)
A4. Stella By Starlight (Victor Young)

B1. Living Without Friday (Chihiro Yamanaka)
B2. Cry Me A River (Arthur Hamilton)
B3. Balkan Tale (Duke Bojadziev)
B4. Black Nile (Wayne Shorter)

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