Hatsumi Shibata

Hatsumi Shibata was a Japanese singer born on April 11, 1952, in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Her father, Yasushi Shibata, was a jazz pianist, and her mother was a vocalist, which likely influenced her early interest in music. Shibata began singing at the age of 9 at a U.S. military camp's officers' club and later debuted as Hatsumi Kanna in 1968. She changed her stage name to Hatsumi Shibata in 1974 and released music with Nippon Columbia. Shibata was known for her work as a jazz vocalist, performing both in Japan and internationally. She studied under jazz pianist Yuzuru Sera and released several notable albums and singles, including "The Woman Who Sings the Blues" and "My Luxury Night," which reached number 17 on the Oricon charts. Shibata passed away on March 27, 2010, at the age of 57 due to a heart attack.

The list of recent releases you provided does not match the information available about Hatsumi Shibata's career, which suggests these might not be her works or are not well-documented in available sources. Her actual discography and awards include several music festival recognitions and a Japan Jazz Vocal Award.

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