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In addition to her solo work, she played as a sideman in various groups in New York. She accompanied [[Lou Donaldson]] since 2007.<ref name=”DB” /> |
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Tsuruga died on 13 September 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, aged 58.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jazz organ star, RIP |url=https://slippedisc.com/2025/09/jazz-organ-star-rip/ |access-date=2025 |
Tsuruga died on 13 September 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, aged 58.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jazz organ star, RIP |url=https://slippedisc.com/2025/09/jazz-organ-star-rip/ |access-date=2025 |website=Slipped Disc}}</ref><ref>https://www.wrti.org/arts-desk/2025-09-16/akiko-tsuruga-organist-with-a-firm-foothold-in-soul-jazz-is-dead-at-58 – </ref> Her husband, trumpeter [[Joe Magnarelli]], said she died after a short terminal illness. |
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Latest revision as of 21:02, 25 September 2025
Japanese jazz organist (1967–2025)
Akiko Tsuruga (敦賀明子, Tsuruga Akiko; 1 September 1967 – 13 September 2025) was a Japanese jazz composer, organist and pianist from Osaka.
Tsuruga was born in Osaka on September 1, 1967.[1] Her parents bought her a small organ when she was three and she started learning to play standards. In high school, she listened to Hammond B3 players including
Jimmy Smith, then Charles Earland, Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff and Dr. Lonnie Smith.[1]
A graduate of the Osaka College of Music,[2] she moved to New York City in 2001. After moving to the US, she had lessons from Dr. Lonnie Smith.[1]
In addition to her solo work, she played as a sideman in various groups in New York. She accompanied Lou Donaldson since 2007.[1]
Tsuruga died on 13 September 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, aged 58.[3][4] Her husband, trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, said she died after a short terminal illness.
- Harlem Dreams with Grady Tate (2004, M & I)
- Sweet and Funky (2006, M & I; 2007, 18th & Vine; 2018, AT Records)
- St. Louis Blues (2007, Mojo)
- NYC Serenade with Jimmy Cobb (2008, Mojo)
- Oriental Express (2009, 18th & Vine)
- Sakura (2011, 1-2-3-4 GO; American Showplace Music)
- Commencement with Jeff Hamilton and John Hart (2014, Somethin’ Cool/DIW; AT Records)
- Pelham Parkway by Kevin Golden Trio (2016, Kevin Golden Productions)
- So Cute, So Bad with Jeff Hamilton and Graham Dechter (2017, Somethin’ Cool/DIW; AT Records)
- Pride & Joy by Lioness [all female group] (2019, Posi-Tone)
- Equal Time with Jeff Hamilton and Graham Dechter (2019, Capri)
- Beyond Nostalgia with Joe Magnarelli, Jerry Weldon, Ed Cherry, Byron Landham (2024, SteepleChase)
- Coast To Coast with Jeff Hamilton and Steve Kovalcheck (2025, R.M.I. Records)
