Author Haruki Murakami's disc jockey program "Murakami RADIO," broadcast on 38 JFN stations including TOKYO FM, will air its 18th episode, "Murakami RADIO ~Autumn Jazz Daiginjo~," from 7:00 PM to 7:55 PM on October 25th (broadcast times may vary in some areas). This special will feature a selection of jazz tracks, all from Murakami's own vinyl records. Additionally, the week before the broadcast, on October 18th from 7:00 PM to 7:55 PM, the program will air a new song by Canadian jazz pianist Diana Krall, who is a huge fan of Murakami's novels, along with special comments from her.
◆"On a long autumn night, sip a glass of sake and enjoy the sound of robust jazz." (Haruki Murakami)


This episode of "Murakami Radio ~Autumn Jazz Daiginjo~" is a luxurious jazz special worthy of the name "Daiginjo," featuring music selected by Murakami himself from his vinyl records. Enjoy a variety of jazz with autumnal tones, including records that Murakami has loved listening to and music by artists he describes as his "favorite jazz musicians," accompanied by commentary from Haruki Murakami himself.

Ahead of the broadcast, we have received a comment from Haruki Murakami. 」。 English:

"It's finally starting to cool down. Murakami RADIO is bringing you 'Autumn Jazz Daiginjo,' jazz that you can enjoy on long autumn nights. All the songs we'll be playing will be on vinyl records. I brought an armful from home. On these long autumn nights, sip a glass of sake and relax and enjoy the powerful sound of jazz. Of course, you don't have to force yourself to drink..." (Murakami Haruki)

In addition, TOKYO FM will be broadcasting a "Murakami RADIO Pre-Special" from 7:00 PM on October 18th, the week before the broadcast. The broadcast will feature jazz classics selected by Murakami Haruki that were not included in "Murakami RADIO ~Autumn Jazz Daiginjo~," as well as new songs by Canadian jazz pianist Diana Krall, who is a big fan of Murakami's novels, along with special comments from her. We will be revealing "Diana Krall's favorite Haruki Murakami novel" and "Haruki Murakami's favorite Diana Krall song." Also, from 6:00 PM to 6:55 PM on October 25th, there will be a rebroadcast of "Murakami RADIO: Classical Music You Can Listen to in 5 Minutes," which aired on September 13th. Please look forward to this as well.

【Broadcast Summary】



"Murakami RADIO ~ Autumn Jazz Daiginjo ~"
◆Broadcast date and time: Sunday, October 25, 2020, 19:00-19:55
(FM Fukuoka/FM Saga same day 20:00-20:55, FM Okinawa same day 21:00-21:55)
◆Broadcast station: TOKYO FM/JFN nationwide full network of 38 stations
◆Personality: Murakami Haruki
◆Sponsor: DNP Dai Nippon Printing

"Murakami RADIO Pre-Special"
◇Broadcast date and time: Sunday, October 18th, 2020, 19:00-19:55 ◇Broadcasting station: TOKYO FM ◇Hosts: Sakamoto Miu, Ogawa Satoshi ◇Sponsored by: DNP Dai Nippon Printing "Murakami RADIO ~ Classical music you can listen to in 5 minutes (rebroadcast)" ◇Broadcast date and time: Sunday, October 25th, 2020, 18:00-18:55 ◇Broadcasting station: TOKYO FM ◇Hosts: Murakami Haruki ◇Sponsored by: DNP Dai Nippon Printing ◆"Murakami RADIO" program content: A special program series in which author Murakami Haruki tries his hand at radio DJing and selects the music himself. The first episode, "RUN & SONGS," aired on August 5, 2018, and featured a selection of music that Haruki Murakami himself listens to while running. The second episode, "Spend Long Autumn Nights with Murakami Songs," aired on October 21, featuring a selection of classic autumn tunes. The third episode, "Murakami-Style Christmas Songs," aired on December 16, featuring a selection of Christmas songs you won't find on any other TV programs. The fourth episode, "Tonight is Analog Night!", aired on February 10 of the following year, and focused on music mostly available only on vinyl records. The show continued with episodes such as "Love's Roller Coaster," which aired on April 21 and featured a selection of "upbeat songs that'll make you dance," "The Beatles Night," which aired on June 16 and featured a collection of classic Beatles hits from the early days, "Murakami JAM Special Night," which aired on August 25 and September 1, respectively, and "Murakami JAM Special Night," which aired on October 13 and featured classic songs with lyrics translated by Murakami himself. Finally, on December 15, "Murakami Songs Over the Winter Fireside" aired, featuring a selection of songs centered around records that Murakami recently acquired.

In 2020, we continued with the 11th and 12th installments of the series, "Jazz Vocal Special for People Who Aren't Good at Jazz" (February 16th) and "Jazz Vocal Special for People Who Aren't Good at Jazz" (February 23rd), as well as "Language Exchange Songs," a carefully selected collection of classic songs sung in a language other than the original. Furthermore, on May 22nd, the 14th emergency special edition, "Murakami RADIO Stay Home Special ~Music for a Brighter Tomorrow," aired, featuring a selection of "music that will make you feel hopeful for tomorrow" in response to the difficult situation and painful feelings surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering encouragement through words and music to listeners across the country. In June, the 15th episode, "Murakami RADIO ~(Purely Personal) Special Selection of Oldies~," introduced classic songs from the early 1960s, the era when Murakami himself was a middle and high school student, and on August 15th, the summer holiday special edition, "Summer Special ~My Favorite Songs & Answering Listener Messages," aired.

◆"Murakami RADIO" program homepage: https://www.tfm.co.jp/murakamiradio/



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