A Japanese drummer and composer blending

traditional Japanese musical elements

with funk, swing and groove.

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Current Projects
♪Colors of Drums Project

– A flexible ensemble combining drums, synthesizer, percussion and traditional Japanese instruments.

Line-up

👤Ryoko Asai: Shinobue

👤Kaito Nara: Shamisen

👤Sayuri Yamazaki: Percussion

👤Masayuki Tsunematsu: Drums and Synthesizer

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♪ Japanese Jazz Project

– Traditional Japanese music meets jazz improvisation.

Line-up

👤Kaori Anta: Flute

👤Kengo Ono: Tenor Saxophone

👤Rina Saito: Bass

👤Masayuki Tsunematsu: Drums

Additional musicians

👤Natsumi Itahashi: Trombone

👤Takuya Machida: Guitar

👤Genta Koitabashi: Piano

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Flexible formats: duo, trio and full band performance

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Performance lenght 

・Showcase: 20 - 30 minutes

・Festival set: 45 - 60 minutes

・Full concert: 90 -120 minutes 

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Available for festivals, showcase, clubs and cultural venues.​