For International Visitors

Welcome to the international page of Hirofumi Ono — a Japanese jazz guitarist and composer based in Tokyo.
Blending modern jazz harmony with lyrical melodies and rock-influenced energy, Ono’s music bridges emotion and intellect.
Below are recent international features, ongoing U.S. outreach, and global collaborations.

🌍 International Features & Recognition

🇮🇹 Italy — Jazz in Family

“In a world where words are often lost, Ono reminds us that music always knows how to answer.”
My album Zero and One and the track No Reply were featured and reviewed by Jazz in Family, one of Italy’s leading jazz media platforms.
Published: November 2025
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🇧🇪 Belgium — Concert Monkey

Feature article introducing my music and spotlighting the single No Reply.
Published on Belgium’s respected music magazine Concert Monkey.
Published: November 2025
🔗 Read the article on Concert Monkey

🇺🇸 U.S. Outreach (Under Review / In Progress)

🎙️ What Is Hip Radio (USA)

Communication in progress for discovery playlist / airplay consideration.
Status: under review (awaiting public posting or broadcast confirmation).

📰 Indie Music Discovery (USA)

Submitted for editorial consideration and playlist/radio support (via Unlimited Sounds Radio).
Status: pending response / not yet published.

🎧 Streaming & Editorial Highlights

Featured in Apple Music Japan’s official playlist “Jazz Scene: Japan”
Listeners across 30+ countries, including the U.S., Italy, Belgium, France, and Indonesia
Available on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and YouTube Music

🤝 International Collaborations

Ongoing duo recording with guitarist Mr. Senda, based in Trieste, Italy (post-production, 2025)
Organ trio project with Naoto Nishikawa (organ) — Tokyo
Performed with Sukisha on the international tour in Jakarta (2025)
Former studies at Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA)

📰 Press Quote

“Ono’s tone carries both warmth and tension, inviting listeners into a world where contemporary jazz meets emotional storytelling.”
— Jazz in Family (Italy)