Self Portrait is a 1998 album by Japanese jazz pianist Junko Onishi, released on EMI MUSIC JAPAN. The album features a blend of cool jazz and hard bop, showcasing Onishi's improvisational skills and compositional talents.
- Self Portrait was recorded in April 1998 in Tokyo, Japan. The album was produced by Kiyoshi Matsubara. It features a quartet including trumpeter Masato Honda and saxophonist Tsutomu Shinohara.
- The album reached number 7 on the Oricon jazz album chart. It was nominated for Best Jazz Album at the 1999 Japan Jazz Awards. The title track, "Self Portrait," is a recurring theme in Onishi's live performances.
- Self Portrait was reissued in 2010 with bonus tracks. It is considered one of Onishi's most mature and introspective works. The album was a critical and commercial success, solidifying her legacy as a leading figure in Japanese jazz.
Junko Onishi was a Japanese jazz pianist and composer. Self Portrait was released late in her career, after a period of decreased activity.
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