🌍 International Recognition
Selected international media coverage and playlist highlights featuring jazz guitarist Hirofumi Ono.
📰 Press Highlights
🎶 Concert Monkey (Belgium) – October 2025
“A rock-influenced contemporary jazz piece that expresses the frustration of waiting for an unanswered message — turning that tension into playful groove.”🔗 Read full article →
Compared to Julian Lage and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
🎧 Audiophile Reference (Singapore)
Added to the curated playlist “Audiophile Reference – Playlist for HiFi.”
Known for its focus on high-fidelity sound and tasteful modern jazz selection.
☕ Morning Café Jazz (USA)
“First-class production — technically and artistically superb.” Praised for compositional depth and sonic clarity.
🌎 Streaming Reach
- Featured on independent playlists across Europe, the US, and Asia.
- Listeners in over 20 countries, including the United States, UK, Germany, and Japan.
- Over 700 unique listeners organically reached via Spotify playlist exposure.
💿 Recent Releases
| Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zero and One | 2025 | Organ trio project exploring dynamic interplay between guitar, organ, and drums — a modern take on groove-based jazz. |
| Offhand – What’s Up | 2025 | Modern jazz guitar quartet blending collective improvisation and cinematic tone. |
| Sukisha – Art of Dazzling Swirl | 2025 | Pop-jazz collaboration featuring colorful harmony and intricate rhythm design. |
🎸 About Hirofumi Ono
Tokyo-based jazz guitarist and composer Hirofumi Ono blends traditional jazz phrasing with modern harmonic language. Collaborations include Sukisha, Offhand Quartet, and Zero and One. His works balance technical precision, emotional resonance, and sonic depth — a sound that continues to connect with listeners worldwide.
📬 Contact
📧 info@hirofumiono.com
🌐 www.hirofumiono.com
📱 @onohiro23
🎧 Spotify – Hirofumi Ono