Through my roles at Classic FM, I loved delving into little-known corners of the classical-and-jazz crossover world. My research led me to discover legends such as powerhouse pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi. After watching one video of her performing, I knew I wanted to cover her story.

It was a great creative challenge for me to see how I could make a more straight-tone, informative style a touch more creative and editorial (while still optimizing it for SEO purposes). It’s one of my favorite profiles I’ve written – check it out and discover Toshiko’s amazing story.

Who is Toshiko Akiyoshi? Meet the Japanese pianist and composer who transformed jazz music

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