Akina Note

by Akina Nakamori

Akina Note cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 May 2026
  • Label: HZ VILLAGE
  • Country: Japan
  • Length: 1:23:09

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a much-celebrated return to music, this album from legendary J-Pop idol Akina Nakamori is a sophisticated and intimate work. 'Akina Note' is a cover album that sees her reinterpreting classic Japanese folk and 'New Music' songs from the 70s and 80s through the lens of vocal jazz. It's a mature and beautifully understated showcase for her iconic, deep voice, demonstrating her timeless interpretive skills.

Genres

Descriptors: female vocalist, sophisticated, mature

Tracklist

  1. スローモーション -JAZZ- (4:42)
  2. 北ウイング -JAZZ- (5:18)
  3. サザン・ウインド -JAZZ- (4:23)
  4. 飾りじゃないのよ涙は -JAZZ- (4:31)
  5. ミ・アモーレ[Meu amor e...] -JAZZ- (4:07)
  6. SAND BEIGE －砂漠へ－ -JAZZ- (4:29)
  7. SOLITUDE -JAZZ- (4:28)
  8. ジプシー・クイーン -JAZZ- (4:39)
  9. Fin -JAZZ- (5:11)
  10. TANGO NOIR -JAZZ- (4:28)
  11. BLONDE -JAZZ- (4:10)
  12. TATTOO -JAZZ- (3:37)
  13. I MISSED “THE SHOCK” -JAZZ- (4:24)
  14. 二人静 -JAZZ- (4:11)
  15. 月華 -JAZZ- (5:15)
  16. APPETITE -JAZZ- (5:16)
  17. Days -JAZZ- (5:05)
  18. I hope so -JAZZ- (4:46)

More from Akina Nakamori: full discography