sami kaneda | vocalist | composer

Press and Radio Quotes

“(Kaneda) is a most unusual jazz vocalist from Japan, was discovered by Crusaders drummer Stix Hooper…(Kaneda) turns traditional Japanese folk songs into swinging jazz numbers”
- Scott Robinson, Los Angeles Times

“Kaneda’s music blends interpretations of American jazz and blues standards as well as the sounds she grew up with
in East Asia”
- Shelley Thakral, www.theworld.org

“Kaneda has a pleasant, flexible, pliant voice and she sings
in a sweet, unaffected manner, very cool”
- Michael G. Nastos, AMG All Music Guide

“Kaneda has a smooth, likable voice, but what makes her unique is her phrasing, which has shades of her Japanese heritage. ...it makes her stand out from other singers”
- Mac McDonald, The Monterey County Herald

“I love her voice”
- Jazz After Hours, Seattle, WA

“We like this record a lot. It’s in our top 10”
- KVMR, Nevada City, CA

“Sami’s a winner!”
- WBEE, Chicago, IL

“She’s very good! Just terrific, we’re very impressed!”
- WORT, Madison, WI

“Surprising, nice debut”
- KMUW, Wichita, KS