SUCCESSION

A dramatic encounter between the elite group led by Shuya Okino and a legendary drummer. Connecting the past and present of Japanese jazz and illuminating the future that is an extension of it.

●KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET is an acoustic jazz unit started in 2015 by Shuya Okino of Kyoto Jazz Massive, a DJ/music producer unit that is active worldwide. With the concept of expressing the "current state of jazz" rather than just a nostalgic hobby, he has released two albums so far: "MISSION" (2015) and "UNITY" (2017).

●Fully featuring Takeo Moriyama, the pinnacle of Japanese jazz drumming. The two performed together for the first time as headliners at Tokyo Crossover/Jazz Festival 2021 held at Shinkiba ageHa@STUDIO COAST on November 20, 2021. The audience was overwhelmed by the spirited collaboration that transcended generations.

●In addition to Moriyama's representative repertoire, which is popular among club jazz listeners, the album includes a new song "Father Forest" written by Shuya Okino. The all-analog recording and cutting from a half-inch analog tape master create a robust and dynamic sound.

KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET
Shinpei Ruike trumpet
Ken Kurihara tenor saxophone
Yusuke Hirado piano
Yoshihito"P"Koizumi. bass
Shuya Okino (vision, sound effect on Watarase)
featuring Takeo Moriyama drums

Produced by Shuya Okino (Kyoto Jazz Massive)
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Akihito Yoshikawa (STUDIO Dedé)
■Live information
KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET feat. TAKEO MORIYAMA
3rd Album "SUCCESSION" LP Release Live
Friday, September 20, 2024 @COTTON CLUB

For live inquiries: Extra Freedom
info@extra-freedom.co.jp