本格的にクラッシック音楽を学んでいたが、ブラジル音楽に興味を持ち単身渡伯。
サンパウロでブラジル音楽の基本を学び現地の著名なミュージシャンらと交流を深め、Mika SambajazzTrioを結成。
5枚のリーダーアルバムリリースの他、国内外で活動を始める。
その後拠点をNYに移し、スウイングジャズの分野にも積極的に参加。
サンバジャズとジャズの双方のジャンルにおいて、独特の鋭いリズム感を印象付ける演奏で、国内外で高い評価を得ている。
Although she was studying classical music in earnest, she became interested in Brazilian music and went to Brazil alone. Learned the basics of Brazilian music in São Paulo, deepened exchanges with prominent local musicians, and formed the Mika Samba Jazz Trio. In addition to releasing 5 leader albums, she started activities in Brazil and overseas.
After that, she moved her base to NY and actively participated in the field of swing jazz. In both the samba jazz and swing jazz genres, her performances impress with a unique and sharp sense of rhythm, and have been highly acclaimed both at home and abroad.
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