An interview with the Japanese American musician and filmmaker about growing up in a geisha house, the racial divide of Chicago’s jazz scene, and the legendary Asian American musicians of the Bay Area
Absolutely adore how performs with his children, in a similar fashion to how he performed with his mother and grandmother back when he was young in Japan (the cycle continues!). Listened to his album "June 22" yesterday, and the fusion of influences featured on it were fantastic to listen to. Thanks for sharing the interview!
Absolutely adore how performs with his children, in a similar fashion to how he performed with his mother and grandmother back when he was young in Japan (the cycle continues!). Listened to his album "June 22" yesterday, and the fusion of influences featured on it were fantastic to listen to. Thanks for sharing the interview!
Aye! I interviewed his daughter Kioto for a recent radio show https://www.mixcloud.com/worldwidefm/new-voices-giovanna-boffa-w-kioto-aoki-11-11-2025/