Miho Nobuzane – jazz pianist | keyboardist | composer | vocalist

 

Born in Osaka, Japan, Miho Nobuzane began studying piano at the age of four. Initially trained

in classical music, her passion for jazz and Brazilian jazz soon shaped her unique musical voice.

After moving to New York City, Miho became a prominent figure in the Brazilian jazz scene

while diversifying into multiple genres. She has collaborated with legendary artists including

Bernard Purdie, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Bakithi Kumalo, Filo Machado, and Paula

Lima. Miho has performed at iconic venues such as Blue Note NY, Iridium NY, Long Beach Jazz

Festival, and internationally in Brazil, St. Lucia, Martinique, Jamaica, U.A.E, Hawaii, and Japan.

Miho was featured on the Yomiuri TV documentary program, “Gutto Chikyu Bin”.

 

Her two albums, Make You Happy and Simple Words ~ Jazz Loves Brazil, showcase her talents

as a composer and performer with global radio play. In 2024, her track "Ponteio" appeared on the

British label Z Records' compilation Jazz Dance Fusion 4, and Miho’s work was prominently

featured in the Oxford University Press book SamBop NYC: Brazilian Jazz in New York City

during the New Millennium by Marc Gidal. That same year, she toured Japan with Bernard

Purdie, performing eight sold-out shows at Billboard-Live venues to standing ovations.

”Miho's dynamic approach to the keyboard sets her apart from the others! Her playing is refreshing and her crossover style is magnificent. She plays it all."

                            - Bernard "pretty" Purdie

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"Miho Nobuzane ... wonderful songwriter and talented pianist ... beautiful and melodic improvisations and a Brazilian swing in the heart ... A great pleasure to play with Miho."   

                                            - Filo Machado