Sunday, February 20, 2022

Kyoto Jazz Massive - Message From A New Dawn (2021) Especial - Japanese Soul Jazz Fusion (FLAC)

Kyoto Jazz Massive Are The Dj Unit Of Brothers Shuya Okino And Yoshihiro Okino. Shuya Is The Owner Of The Room Shibuya,one Of The Most Vital Venues Worldwide In Supporting Club Jazz/crossover Music And Yoshihiro Runs The Influential Shop And Record Label Especial Records In Osaka. Since Brothers Shuya And Yoshi Okino Formed Kyoto Jazz Massive (Named By Dj Giles Peterson) As A Dj Unit In The Beginning Of The 90's, They Have Pioneered The Way For Japanese Club Jazz/soul Crossover Music At Home And Abroad. In 1994 Their First Production Was Released, A Compilation Cd Entitled "Kyoto Jazz Massive V.a.". Their First Single "Eclipse" Was Released In 2000 After Signing To The Record Label 'compost' (Germany). In 2002 Kjm Released Their First Album "Spirit Of The Sun" Which Received Global Acclaim. The 'by Kjm/for Kjm/re Kjm' Series Was Released As A Kyoto Jazz Massive Tenth Anniversary Project In 2004. 'kyoto Jazz Massive Live Set' Featuring Vanessa Freeman And Tasita D'mour Was Also Formed In 2004 And Have Gone On To Perform All Over Europe And Asia. Some Of The Events 'kyoto Jazz Massive Live Set' Have Played Include Tokyo Crossover Jazz Festival (Japan), Rising Sun Rock Festival (Japan), North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands), Balton Sound Festival (Hungary). As Well As Their Own Work And Compositions Kjm Have Released A Steady Flow Of Remixes, Which Has Gained Them Their Reputation As Highly Sought After Producers.as Dj's They Play Regularly Not Only In Japan But All Over The World Including The U.k, Germany, Italy, France And The U.s.a. Shuya Okino Has Also Established His Name As A Writer, Authoring Three Successful Books. During Shuya Okino's Career He Has Produced A Number Of Successful Artists Including Mondo Grosso, Sleep Walker, Cosmic Village, Hajime Yoshizawa, Root Soul And Dj Kawasaki....all Known To Lovers Of Japanese Fusion. He Has Also Released His Debut Solo Album 'united Legends' In 2006, Featuring 'thank You' Which Was Nominated For Best Song In Giles Peterson's 'worldwide Awards'. Currently Shuya Okino Is Preparing For His Latest Solo Album's Release, "Destiny". 'destiny' Features Navasha Daya, N'dea Davenport, Clara Hill, Divinity And Pete Simpson Providing Vocals For One Cover And One Original Song. The First Single 'still In Love' Featuring Navasha Daya Has Already Been Picked Up By Numerous Djs Around The World, Giles Peterson For Bbc Radio One, Kevin Beadle, Patrick Forge Amongst Many Others. 'still In Love' Is Also Scheduled For Release In The Uk From The Record Label 'defected'. Only 2 Albums under their own name and countless singles & collaborations!

AMM

                    2 Groovy Tasters To Showcase The Album,The 2nd Track So Like Early Kool & The Gang !



Line Up

Vocals - Vanessa Freeman (Tracks 03,04,05,07,08)
Bass - Kenichi Ikeda (Root Soul)
Drums - Yasushi Fukumori
Keyboards - Takumi Kaneko (cro-magnon)
Keyboards - Kaztake Takeuchi (A Hundred Birds)
Percussion - Takashi Nakazato
Trumpet - Tabu Zombie (SOIL &”PIMP”SESSIONS) (Tracks02,04,08)
Vibraphone : Roy Ayers (Track 03)
Violin - Kirill Kobantschenko (Track 10)
Sound ffects - Shuya Okino (Track 06) 


                                                                    Tracks Below (FLAC)




14 comments:

Anghellic67$ said...

Awesome Review Thank You AMM

hakase said...

also according to the obi this is their first in 19 years!
thank you AMM for this new one

PeterH said...

Another one from Japan ... it's like X-mas. Thanks for review, P.

raphaelmsx said...

This album is indeed massive, awesome share! :)

reb.jukebox said...

Another one i am interested in listening to AMM
thanks Reb

Rush said...

Thanks for the review AMM tasters sounds amazing

renald said...

Same Here, the artist is new to me, but the music is right up my alley. Thanks AMM. Very nice review!!

RMstorm said...

Thanks AMM. Looks and sounds interesting.

Big Dave said...

Love it... many thanks for the review AMM

BigD

CanoMan said...

I will check out this review it's new to me thanks

richsoul said...

I may not be the best jazz fan but I always like to discover different sounds. Thanks AMM.

Wicked Souldies (Gto Town) said...

Another great Japanese Soul Jazz Fusion thanks AMM

MusicFan59 said...

AMM, great review. Both of the tasters are on fire. Love it!!!

pedro B said...

Thanks AMM for more enlightenment on the jazz funk scene

Cheers Pedro