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からの厚い支持を得る。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。心から溢れる美しく伸びやかな歌声で、聴く人の心を魅了するシンガー。
Naoko’s musical journey began in her early childhood with a deep connection to gospel music. After winning the prestigious Yoyogi Naru Audition, she embarked on her professional career, studying jazz vocals under Chieko Sano and the late Yukio Rokkaku. Her passion for music led her to the United States, where she honed her craft under the mentorship of the acclaimed Jannet Hammer.
Returning to Japan, Naoko quickly established herself as a captivating performer in Tokyo and Yokohama, enchanting audiences with her soulful interpretations and heartfelt delivery. Her mini-album No One Else achieved the top spot in the jazz category at Tower Records Shibuya, further cementing her place in the jazz world. As the host of Luxury Time – NAOKO’s Swingin’ Weekend on FM Komae until March 2025, she shared her love of jazz with a wider audience. Today, Naoko continues to inspire and delight audiences at live performances, jazz festivals, and special events, her voice overflowing with emotion and warmth, leaving listeners spellbound.