"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)
“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)

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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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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A new album by Yumi Ito is scheduled for release in Spring 2027 via ENJA Yellowbird Records.

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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!

Read more →

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!

Read more →

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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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Yumi Ito - Ysla - LP Vinyl

CHF 40.00

Vinyl

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Soirée spéciale ✨ Concert de sortie de mon nouvel album solo "Lonely Island" ce soir au @rhinojazzs, au @theatreduparc à Andrézieux-Bouthéon 🇫🇷🎶

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Hello hello :) Arrived to Lancy and saw the concert poster for tonights show at @concerts_de_lancy Cave Marignac&hearts;️On our way to the gig with our new merch t-shirt, cds, vinyls 💿🎧🎶:)) and nice sbb brakfast and tea with @alessiocazzettamusic

Going live on insta tonight 8 PM CET (GMT +2) with @lara_.persia @lemurastudio to talk about my new solo album and the process of making it😀&hearts;️ See you :) Drop your questions!

Swiss singer Yumi Ito is one of the European singing discoveries of recent years.

– SWR, Ssirus W. Pakzad

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

“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.”

New album "Lonely Island"

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