The first time I ever heard Maki, I fell in love. Literally. Her vocals are honestly breathtaking, and the smoky, dark atmosphere her music creates is beautiful. Click here for more info and a very apt description of her music. Maki's vocals are stunning, especially for a 70s-era Japanese jazz artist. This album in particular puts me in the mood to read some Hemmingway, sit in a "clean, well-lighted place," hear Asakawa's murky, seductive voice in the background and watch old men play cards or a bartender rub his eyes... The smoke of the night is peacefully penetrating my lungs and calming my bloodstream. I lick my lips and close my eyes. My head is empty and my toes are warm. Maki sings...
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