by admin | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Issei Noro (born January 1, 1957, in Meguro, Tokyo) is a Japanese jazz fusion guitarist and composer. He is best known as the leader of the band Casiopea. Noro co-founded Casiopea in 1977 with bassist Tetsuo Sakurai. He quickly became the group’s main composer. Under...
by admin | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog
Skasucks is a ska-punk band from Seoul, South Korea, formed in 2006 and known for its energetic live shows. The group is led by vocalist Ryu, who is also a tattoo artist and a key figure in the Korean punk scene. Skasucks has opened for international acts such as The...
by admin | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
Masayoshi Takanaka (born Ryu Masayoshi, March 27, 1953) is a Japanese guitarist, composer, and producer, widely regarded as a pioneer of Japanese rock and fusion. Born in Tokyo to a Chinese father and Japanese mother, he began his career in the early 1970s with the...
by admin | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
The Montreal International Jazz Festival, held annually in Montreal, Quebec, is the world’s largest jazz festival according to Guinness World Records. Since its official launch in 1980, it has grown to feature about 3,000 artists from 30 countries. Each year, it...
by admin | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
Kazumi Watanabe (born October 14, 1953, in Shibuya, Tokyo) is a leading Japanese jazz guitarist. He is best known for his skill, versatility, and lasting impact on jazz fusion. Watanabe studied under guitarist Sadanori Nakamure. At 17, he released his first album,...
