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18th & Vine artist Akiko Tsuruga displays her masterful approach to the organ. ·
-Regularly performs as a key member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. Also performs with the Jackson Brothers, Jerry Weldon Trio and Madam Pat Tandy Group.
-Masterful B-3 style that appeals to fans of Shirley Scott, Jack McDuff, Big John Patton, Dr. Lonnie Smith & Brother Jack McDuff and Jimmy Smith.
-Featured in DownBeat Magazines 56th Annual Critics poll as Rising Star Organ
-Author of jazz instructional book Hammond Organ Complete ( Berklee Press)
-First jazz organist to ever receive the New Star Award by Swing Journal.
-Previous 18th & Vine release Sweet and Funky was named best CD of 2007 by DownBeat Magazine and reached # 13 on the jazz radio charts.