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About
Jazz artist who gained worldwide recognition for her prominent collaborations with other musicians.
Before Fame
She studied at Tohogakuen Music University.
Trivia
She became a fixture at the Berlin Jazz Festival beginning in 1981.
Family Life
She was raised in Tokyo and married one of her collaborators, Alexander von Schlippenbach.
Associated With
She became known for projects that focused on influential jazz musicians like Duke Ellington.
