OH MOTHER

First single of the upcoming album out now

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"The Swiss-Polish-Japanese vocalist, pianist, and composer creates complex soundscapes with piano and vocal improvisation that stretch from pop to avant-garde."

— Jazzwise Magazine (UK)
"One of the most original and exciting voices of contemporary jazz"

— ERA JAZZU (POLAND)
"Emotionally complex with delicate shades of sentiment and melodies that blend jazz, pop and hints of classical music."

— DOWNBEAT (USA)
“Yumi Ito is a multifaceted and visionary musician who has forged a uniquely personal path as a jazz singer-songwriter.”

— Radio Bremen Zwei (DE)
“The vocal surfing between styles is extraordinary, and it’s hard to believe that all these tracks feature the voice of a single artist. I can’t stop listening. A fantastic album!”

— Wprost Kultura Magazine (PL)
“Rich arrangements and a voice that spans a vast vocal range.”

— SKJazz Magazine (SK)
"Swiss singer Yumi Ito seems to know hardly any limits vocally. She intones perfectly, captivates with improvisations that she intersperses in the songs. Effortlessly she measures a wide tonal space. "

Hessisch-niederhässische Allgemeine Zeitung (DE)
"Yumi Ito's vocal artistry captivates, but that's not all. As a singer, composer and pianist, she has developed a style that cannot be reduced to a simple term. Art-pop somewhere between Tori Amos, Björk and Jazz."

– Georg Pepl (DE)
“Lonely Island is an intimate portrait of the artist. A necessary therapy to move forward. This is not an album to consume quickly. Transport yourself to an imaginary island and listen attentively. An emotional sonic journey. One of the most beautiful albums of 2025.”

— La Habitación del Jazz (Spain)

First single of upcoming album out now

Yumi Ito’s “Oh Mother” was released on October 30, 2026 via enja yellowbird records.

“Oh Mother” began while Yumi Ito was reading Devdutt Pattanaik’s 7 Secrets of the Goddess. Stories of goddesses such as the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, and of the shift from matriarchal to patriarchal societies, led her to think about female creative power and our bond with Mother Earth.

The song returns to the earth, faces the damage people have done to it, and reaches back to the memory of a first beginning. At its heart is a plea for forgiveness, for renewal, and for the chance to start again.

“I felt that I was rising from the ashes myself,” says Yumi Ito, “leaving some things behind and making space for something new.”

“Oh Mother” was recorded by Daniel Dettwiler at Idee und Klang Studio in Basel, using vintage microphones, with her band – Alessio Cazzetta on electric guitar, Nadav Erlich on double bass and Iago Fernández on drums. Grammy-winning engineer Dave Darlington mixed and mastered it in New York.

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Yumi Ito is an award-winning vocalist, pianist, songwriter, and composer whose music moves seamlessly between jazz, art-pop, and neo-classical. She performs extensively across the globe and has appeared at prestigious festivals and venues including the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York (USA), Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland (CH), and Jazzmandu Festival in Nepal (NP), among many others.

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Bluebird Review Artist Of The Year - Yumi Ito

New album "Lonely Island"

Yumi Ito’s new solo album was released on September 19, 2025 via enja yellowbird records.

“Lonely Island is an intimate portrait of the artist. An emotional sonic journey. One of the most beautiful albums of 2025.”

— La Habitación del Jazz (Spain)

The album features intimate reimaginings of her past works, and blends elements of jazz, art-pop, and neoclassical influences, offering a raw and personal exploration of sound.

Listen on various platforms. Order the limited edition CD & merch and receive a signed copy!

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Nomination for best artist of the year 2025

New album "Lonely Island"

Yumi Ito’s new solo album was released on September 19, 2025 via enja yellowbird records.

“Lonely Island is an intimate portrait of the artist. An emotional sonic journey. One of the most beautiful albums of 2025.”

— La Habitación del Jazz (Spain)

The album features intimate reimaginings of her past works, and blends elements of jazz, art-pop, and neoclassical influences, offering a raw and personal exploration of sound.

Listen on various platforms. Order the limited edition CD & merch and receive a signed copy!

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New solo album Lonely Island out!

New album "Lonely Island"

Yumi Ito’s new solo album was released on September 19, 2025 via enja yellowbird records.

“Lonely Island is an intimate portrait of the artist. An emotional sonic journey. One of the most beautiful albums of 2025.”

— La Habitación del Jazz (Spain)

The album features intimate reimaginings of her past works, and blends elements of jazz, art-pop, and neoclassical influences, offering a raw and personal exploration of sound.

Listen on various platforms. Order the limited edition CD & merch and receive a signed copy!

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Distant Voices – Signed Vinyl LP (Pre-order)

CHF 45.00

Distant Voices – Yumi Ito
Hand-signed Vinyl – Pre-order

Pre-order the upcoming album by Yumi Ito, out April 16, 2027 via Enja/Yellowbird Records, and be among the first to receive a hand-signed copy.

After the intimate solo album Lonely Island, Yumi returns with her band on Distant Voices: Alessio Cazzetta (guitar), Nadav Erlich (double bass) and Iago Fernández (drums).

Recorded by Daniel Dettwiler at Idee und Klang Studio, Basel. Mixed and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Dave Darlington. Graphic design by Maria Jarzyna.

Shipping: Your signed copy will ship before the release date, so it arrives in time for April 16, 2027.

Please note: The image shown is the cover of the first single, “Oh Mother,” not the final album cover. The album cover will be revealed soon.

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Distant Voices – Signed CD (Pre-order)

CHF 25.00

Distant Voices – Yumi Ito
Hand-signed CD – Pre-order

Pre-order the upcoming album by Yumi Ito, out April 16, 2027 via Enja/Yellowbird Records, and be among the first to receive a hand-signed copy.

After the intimate solo album Lonely Island, Yumi returns with her band on Distant Voices: Alessio Cazzetta (guitar), Nadav Erlich (double bass) and Iago Fernández (drums).

Recorded by Daniel Dettwiler at Idee und Klang Studio, Basel. Mixed and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Dave Darlington. Graphic design by Maria Jarzyna.

Shipping: Your signed copy will ship before the release date, so it arrives in time for April 16, 2027.

Please note: The image shown is the cover photo of the first single, “Oh Mother,” not the final album cover. The album cover will be revealed soon!

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SHIMA Necklace / Key holder — 925 Sterling Silver

CHF 190.00

SHIMA, meaning “island” in Japanese, is a handmade, unisex piece crafted from 925 sterling silver in collaboration with CRUSH JEWEL, a women-led jewelry brand based in Barcelona. While listening to Yumi Ito’s music, Pei from CRUSH JEWEL carved its shape using the traditional lost wax technique, creating an organic form of intertwined lines and curves.

Designed to be worn as both a necklace and a key holder, it moves effortlessly between function and adornment. As a self-contained world that holds, protects, and stays close, SHIMA embodies a sense of belonging and connection.

Inspired by the emotional landscapes of Yumi Ito’s albums Lonely Island and Ysla, it reflects themes of home, transformation, and quiet strength; a talisman to carry wherever you go.

Details

Approx. 9.4 g sterling silver
Unisex
Comes with a standard steel key ring

In collaboration with CRUSH JEWEL Barcelona https://www.crushjewel.com/

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TAISHO T-Shirt (Organic cotton, oversized fit, ethically produced)

CHF 40.00

TAISHO T-Shirt

Premium oversized unisex T shirt in 200 gsm organic cotton

Taishō means symmetry in Japanese. The design explores mirrored linework and continuous flow, forming a balanced, calligraphic symbol.

The composition incorporates the Japanese writing of Yumi Ito. Yumi 悠美 expresses a sense of calm, spaciousness and timeless beauty, while Ito 伊藤, a traditional family name, is woven into the visual structure. Rooted in balance, the piece reflects a sense of inner space, quiet strength and flow.

Designed by Maria Jarzyna

Unisex oversized T shirt made from 100 percent organic cotton. Ethically produced in Poland. Limited edition.

For an oversized fit choose your regular size. For a closer fit consider one size smaller.

Material and details
Single jersey fabric
200 gsm (mid-weight, 200 grams per square meter)
Ribbed collar
Reinforced neck tape
Loose sleeves
Double stitched sleeves and hem

Care
Wash at 30 degrees
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean
Iron up to 110 degrees
Wash inside out with similar colours

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UMI Ear Cuff – 925 Silver, Unisex

CHF 100.00

UMI Ear Cuff

YUMI ITO x CRUSH JEWEL

A hand-made, unisex ear cuff crafted from 925 sterling silver in collaboration with CRUSH JEWEL, a women-led jewelry brand based in Barcelona.

Each piece is formed using the traditional Japanese mitsuro technique, a slow and intuitive wax-carving process that creates organic, flowing forms. As someone with Japanese ancestry, Yumi Ito feels a deep connection to this method: its patience, its fluid rhythm, and the way it captures movement in stillness. Because of this process, every cuff is unique.

Named UMI, meaning sea in Japanese, the piece reflects the organic textures and emotional landscapes present in Yumi Ito’s music: currents, energy and transformation.

Worn close to the ear, the place where music first enters the body, UMI becomes a quiet gesture of listening and presence. No piercing needed; it simply slips onto the ear, adapts easily to your shape and becomes part of you.

A reminder of the sea, for those who move between stillness and flow.

Details
925 sterling silver
Approx. 7.2 g
Approx. 2.0 × 1.7 × 1.0 cm
Unisex

In collaboration with CRUSH JEWEL Barcelona https://www.crushjewel.com/

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OH MOTHER

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"The Swiss-Polish-Japanese vocalist, pianist, and composer creates complex soundscapes with piano and vocal improvisation that stretch from pop to avant-garde."

"One of the most original and exciting voices of contemporary jazz"

"Emotionally complex with delicate shades of sentiment and melodies that blend jazz, pop and hints of classical music."

“Yumi Ito is a multifaceted and visionary musician who has forged a uniquely personal path as a jazz singer-songwriter.”

“The vocal surfing between styles is extraordinary, and it’s hard to believe that all these tracks feature the voice of a single artist. I can’t stop listening. A fantastic album!”

“Rich arrangements and a voice that spans a vast vocal range.”

"Swiss singer Yumi Ito seems to know hardly any limits vocally. She intones perfectly, captivates with improvisations that she intersperses in the songs. Effortlessly she measures a wide tonal space. "

"Yumi Ito's vocal artistry captivates, but that's not all. As a singer, composer and pianist, she has developed a style that cannot be reduced to a simple term. Art-pop somewhere between Tori Amos, Björk and Jazz."

“Lonely Island is an intimate portrait of the artist. A necessary therapy to move forward. This is not an album to consume quickly. Transport yourself to an imaginary island and listen attentively. An emotional sonic journey. One of the most beautiful albums of 2025.”

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