CHIEMI ERI

🎤 Chiemi Eri (江利チエミ, 1937–1982) --- 🌟 The Daughter of Jazz & Folk Born January 11, 1937 in Tokyo to a musician father and singer mother, Chiemi began singing at just 14—her debut cover of "Tennessee Waltz" skyrocketed her into stardom during the post-war era . 🎙 Genre-Bending Pioneer Mastered kayōkyoku, enka, jazz, and folk, blending them seamlessly. Her repertoire spanned from traditional Japanese folk to American hits like "Jambalaya" and "Come on-a My House," all backed by Nobuo Hara’s jazz band .