This is an album production project that Smooth Jazz saxophone player WaKaNa sends from Japan to the world.
This is the 2nd album production project of WaKaNa's Smooth Jazz to Japan and the world, making use of the experience gained during the 1st album production.
First, Hello to everyone who sees muveoz!
I’m Sax player WaKaNa from Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
In 2016, crowdfunding, the first challenge for CD production, was a great success thanks to a lot of support.
I was able to finish up to a quality that I couldn't do with my own power, and I received a lot of satisfaction from those who picked it up, and it lead to confidence.
Nearly three years have passed since the last project, my ideas have increased, and the range of activities has gradually increased. Many of the fans who supported us wanted new CDs, but it was difficult to respond to the voices.
However, my desire to deliver new works to everyone became stronger, so I decided to produce my second album now.
The first album “Saxcess Story” created by crowdfunding is an album made by everyone who supports us, and we have a passion for not only songs but also package photos and designs. I want to make this work with everyone as well.
In producing, there is a strong desire to deliver to everyone who is looking forward to the higher quality than the previous time, but it is difficult to realize by myself alone, so this time I decided to use muevo crowd funding.
If this project is successful, we promise you to finish the album better than the previous one, and WaKaNa will take the lead in continuing to spread the splendor of smooth jazz, both in Japan and overseas. We look forward to your participation. Let's make real Smooth Jazz with WaKaNa!
▼ Project Overview
WaKaNa2nd album production project. The target amount for this project is 1,500,000 yen.
In addition, this project adopts the all or nothing method, and if the target amount is not reached at the end of the campaign, the challenge will fail and the full amount will be refunded.
This is a very big challenge for me, but I want to make it a success and deliver the 2nd album to everyone. Please enjoy WaKaNa 's sound which grew more than three years ago. As for the return, we prepared a lot of things that were different from the ones we prepared last time.
For those who participated, we will not only deliver the 2nd album, but also the returns that can only be obtained with this project.
▼ About the album this time.
1. We will release the leading single produced with Darren Rahn, a famous saxophone player and producer who has performed with many artists such as Dave Koz and Eric Darius!
2. Aiming to chart in the Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart! The previous work “Saxcess Story” was able to chart into the US radio charts, but this timeI want to make it even higher.
3. WaKaNa's music from Chiba to the whole world! The official theme song for Umi Hotaru Parking Area in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture was released in July this year, but we are also thinking about producing other songs that reflect local Chiba.
4. Enliven the Japanese Smooth Jazz scene! Recently, I feel that there are more opportunities to listen to smooth jazz in Japan. I also think that more and more people are interested in it, so I want to make smooth jazz more popular music.
▼ How to use collected funds
・ Track production
・ Mixing and mastering
・ Recording studio
・ CD jacket design
・ CD press fees
・ Return production and postage
▼WaKaNa Profile
Sax Player from Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture
Graduated from Shobi Music College
Vocational Commissioner of Futtsu City Tourism Ambassador in 2017
Taiwanese musical instrument manufacturer P. Mauriat Endorser
Produced by Greg Manning in 2018, debuted in the United States with solo 1st album "Saxcess Story".
The single is air-played in countries around the United States, and is also ranked in the Smooth Jazz chart.
Also been active in various countries around the world, including performing at a festival hosted by Michael Paulo, a sax player in Los Angeles, and holding his own live in San Diego.
One of the authentic Smooth Jazz Sax players in Japan and one of the most notable artists right now.
Act as a central member of the young Pop Instrumental Band "LUCA”.
Participated in the Jazzy Hip-Hop monster compilation album “IN YA MELLOW TONE” series, which has recorded 340,000 sales,
and re: plus band set. Currently performing actively regardless of domestic or overseas.
▼WaKaNa discography
▲Saxcess Stroy feat.Greg Manning
▲I Told You So(Velvet Radio Ver.)
▲Re:plus - WaKaNa Saxophone Solo
▲HOMETOWN with Brian Simpson
▼ How to purchase & notes
Credit card payment (VISA, Master), convenience store payment, and bank payment (Pay-easy) are available for this campaign .
For details, please see this page→ https://www.muevo.jp/abouts
* To purchase multiple plans is possible.
<How to purchase>
① Create a muevo account → https://www.muevo.jp/users/sign_up
② Select the plan you want and click the "Apply for this plan" button
③ Fill in necessary information such as name and delivery address
④ Select payment
⑤ Immediate payment in the case of card payment. In the case of convenience store payment and bank payment, details will be sent to the registered address, so please complete the payment within one week.
* The limited slots will be assured at the time of application.
* In the case of convenience store payment and bank payment, if you do not pay within one week, the application will be automatically cancelled and the limited number will also be cancelled.