NAOKO
幼少期よりゴスペルに親しみ、代々木ナルオーディション受賞後にプロ活動を開始。ジャズボーカルを佐野智英子氏、故六角幸夫氏、渡米後は米国で高い評価を得るJannet Hammer氏に師事し研鑽を積む。
帰国後は都内を中心にステージを重ね、ジャズファンのみならず幅広いリスナーを魅了。ミニアルバム「No One Else」はタワーレコード渋谷店ジャズ部門で月間1位を記録。
狛江FM「Luxury Time～NAOKOのSwingin’ Weekend」(〜2025年3月)のパーソナリティを経て、現在もライブやジャズフェスティバル、イベント出演など幅広く活動を展開。
人を思う気持ち、愛しいと思う気持ち…彼女が大切にしているその想いは、活き活きとリズムにのって、その詩の一言一言、丁寧に私たちを暖かく優しく包んでくれる。
Born with a love for gospel music, Naoko began her professional journey after winning the prestigious Yoyogi Naru audition. She studied jazz vocals under Tomoko Sano and the late Yukio Rokkaku, later honing her artistry in the United States with renowned vocalist Jannet Hammer.
Since returning to Japan, Naoko has graced stages across Tokyo and beyond, captivating not only jazz aficionados but a wide spectrum of listeners with her expressive voice and emotional depth. Her mini-album “No One Else” topped the monthly jazz sales chart at Tower Records Shibuya, marking a major milestone in her recording career.
As the host of the FM radio program “Luxury Time – NAOKO’s Swingin’ Weekend” (until March 2025), she brought her passion for jazz to the airwaves, and continues to perform actively at live venues, jazz festivals, and various cultural events.
With every note, Naoko conveys heartfelt emotions—tenderness, longing, compassion. Her voice rides the rhythm with vibrant warmth, gently wrapping each lyric in sincerity and grace.