Atsuko Hashimoto is one of the world's finest jazz Hammond organists. Born in Japan, Hashimoto first performed in the U.S. in 1999 and last performed in the U.S. in July. When she tours outside of Japan, she travels with an interpreter, which is probably why she may be little known by many American jazz fans. Let me introduce you to her: Here are five videos of Hashimoto in action:
Here she is in 2010...
Here she is again in 2010...
Here's one from 2011...
Here's The Song Is You...
And here's I've Never Been in Love Before...