Archive for August 27th, 2021

Rei Narita – The Color of Soundscape 2021

236065007_4030790997019917_8682828886532376628_nJapanese pianist and composer Rei Narita is one of the rare artists in Japan addicted to smooth jazz. He started to play the piano in the tender age of 15. He delivered the musical background for several NHK documentary programs, participated to compilations of King Records and further TV and movie productions.

His solo career began with the album The Color of Soundscape in 2011 and continued with the album The Color of Soundscape II in 2015. Next album was The Color of Soundscape 2020. His style is influenced by The Rippingtons, Brian Culbertson, Rachel Z and many more of the smooth jazz scene.

His newest album is The Color of Soundscape 2021, available here.