Reviews

         "Yokohama-born musician/singer Chieko Yano is an enormously gifted pianist, singer, songwriter and guitarist, who appears here in Chicago at the Dragonfly and other venues. Her first release, “Blue Sonata” is a truly charming and satisfying endeavor featuring compelling originals and standards alike, all spiced with Asian, classical and jazz influences. "   read the entire article

JazzChicago.net -Brad Walseth

  "Chieko Yano is an up-and-coming jazz pianist and singer who already has her own distinctive sound and style. Although Blue Sonata is her recording debut, she emerges fully formed, adding to the vocabulary of jazz with five new songs while not sounding like any of her predecessors..... With the release of Blue Sonata, it seems only a matter of time before many others will discover her strong musical talent. "  read the entire article

Scott Yanow,
Author of nine jazz books including Jazz On Film,
Trumpet Kings and Jazz On Record 1917-76

   "-- The U.S. and Chicago have gotten a wonderful gift in Chieko Yano. Her expert piano playing, as well as her great vocals and wonderful songwriting, make Chieko a very welcome addition to the jazz world. "      read the entire article

BVS Reviews -Bruce Von Stier

     "...., it was clear the music increased in quality throughout the night. Maybe it was the beer I caught the keyboardist chugging between sets, or maybe just the heat, but once she removed her suit coat and began to really play, the set was a little livelier. As the night wore on, I even found myself tapping my foot involuntarily...." (from a review article for M Lounge)  read the entire article

-CenterStage, Ben Rubenstein

  " Miss, your voice is absolutely enchanting!! ..... I think you’re an amazing talent and wish you the best..... From one artist to another, best wishes!!! "

'46 Chicago, Author, Steve Monroe
http://www.steve-monroe.net

"Great CD! you have wonderful alto range...."

Pianist, John Rootheen

http://johnroothaanjazz.com/