Big In Japan – Love, Loss & The Beauty of Imperfection
Australian-born, Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and upright bassist Georgia Weber joins host Ryan Roberts to discuss her upcoming EP Big In Japan — a collection of poignant, jazz-rooted songs inspired by Japanese traditions, art, and folklore.
In this episode, Georgia shares how stories like Itaru Sasaki’s Wind Telephone and the Japanese art of Kintsugi shaped her approach to songwriting — weaving together themes of love, loss, renewal, and beauty in imperfection. The conversation explores her life as an expat musician, her creative process leading The Sleeved Hearts, and how cross-cultural inspiration can deepen artistic authenticity.
The featured track, “Wind Telephone,” honors the resilience of the human spirit and the universal need for connection through music.
🌏 Episode Highlights
- The story behind Big In Japan and how Japanese folk tales inspired the EP
- Georgia’s process balancing jazz improvisation with lyrical storytelling
- The emotional depth of “Wind Telephone” and the meaning of connection through sound
- Artistic lessons from the philosophy of Kintsugi
- The experience of living and creating abroad as an Australian in New York
🎶 About Georgia Weber
Georgia Weber & The Sleeved Hearts is a Brooklyn-based trio rooted in jazz and improvisation. Their music blends emotional lyricism with refined musicianship, offering songs that are both heartfelt and deeply crafted. The new EP Big In Japan releases September 19, 2025, on all streaming platforms.
Follow Georgia: @georgiawebermusic
Listen: Georgia Weber on Spotify
🎸 Featured in this Episode
- Lemur Music – Everything You Need for the Double Bass. Use promo code THEBASSSHED for 10% off at LemurMusic.com
- Jerry Jemmott: 15 Timeless Basslines – Available now at TheBassShedAcademy.org. Proceeds support community outreach programs.
- The Wood Shed Bass – Developed by The Bass Shed & Woodcraft Guitars. Vintage-inspired tone for the modern player. Learn more at TheBassShed.com.
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🎵 Also Mentioned
Notes of Hope 2025 – A benefit concert supporting The Bass Shed Academy’s youth music programs, featuring students of Altadena Musicians, Lia Booth, Ruslan Sirota, Gary Novak, and Ryan Roberts. Learn more or donate at JazzHope.org.
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