Misaki Nishinaka Flute
Born in Katsuren Heshikiya Uruma city Okinawa.
Graduated from Kaihou High School Art Course music course.
Started playing jazz in Tokyo from 2004. Studied jazz flute with Mr. Shinpei Inoue.
To jazz critic Mr. Yozo Iwami, "among a young flute player, the most superb is Misaki Nishi. Classical and trained techniques are preeminent, and they have groovy jazz feelings. Bright, glossy sounds and Okinawa-born personality, programs with Okinawa's songs are also attractive. It is said to be.
Start live activity in hometown Okinawa, since 2007. The session with Mr. Fumio Yara (Pf) heavyweight of Okinawa jazz world attracted many fans.
Also, visit the school in Uchinoshima in Okinawa Prefecture, and volunteer to perform and teach. she visited 25 schools such as the Kerama Islands and the Yaeyama Islands.
In 2011, children of Zamami village Aka elementary and junior high school in Okinawa Prefecture recorded the original song "aka is.funky" with lyrics and released the CD in July.
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, she held a charity live annually and continue donating all the money, and that feeling is still unchanged now.
In 2012, "Akabana no Uta" released. It was reputed as a work that was splendidly expressed in jazz from Okinawa folk songs.
In 2015, "Lequio Historia" was released. Okinawa's folk songs and original songs based on Okinawa express unique worldviews. Performances such as Okinawan folk songs in jazz flutes are unusual, arrangements and performances by their new interpretations are drawing attention. In 2016, the essay "Fuchikaji nu utu" (blowing wind sound) was serialized in the flute magazine "THE FLUTE" (Arso Publishing). I talked about the introduction of Okinawa music by the magazine lesson to the flute fans nationwide and the charm of traditional culture. In 2017, I entrusted my feelings to Okinawa with three expressions of song, flute, and dance, formed a unit "uchinaa miramai" (Uchinar Miramai) with Lan Oshiro, Maiko Ishikawa. Expanding the range of activities from Okinawa to Japan and the world while developing activities such as live and events based in Okinawa.
Lan Oshiro vocal
Born in Okinawa Prefecture, born between a mother to an American father and a father from Okinawa.
Surrounded by music-loving parents and relatives, She grew up in various music such as Okinawan folk songs and jazz from a young age.
Start playing drums and singing in late teens, gradually progressing to the path of music.
In 2008, debuted with album "LAN" from Taro Hakase Label, Hatsu Unlimited.
In the same year, creators who are expected to be active in the future because their achievements have great influence on each industry such as society and culture
Awarded "5th Best Debutant Award Music Division" awarded to artists.
Independent in 2009, the independent label "Great Castle Music" founded.
In 2010, a 2nd album devoted to hometown · Okinawa, the first series "Nachuran Monogatari ~ Dedicated to Okinawa ~" released.
In 2011, 3rd album series 2nd release "Nichuran Monogatari II-If Dream Come True "released.
A unique expression singing in famous songs that are loved and sung all over the world by 'Okinawan language' is noticed.
In 2015, Tenge Shiro, known for his numerous masterpieces, released an album "The Spinning Story to the Boy", composed entirely of songwriting.
It continues to sing and communicate Okinawa's nostalgic world view with the concept of "From home, Okinawa to the world" concept.
In 2017, three expressions of singing, flute, and dancing were overlapped with the feelings towards Okinawa, Misaki Nishinaka and Maiko Ishikawa
Formed unit "uchinaa miramai".
Expanding the range of activities from Okinawa to Japan and the world while developing activities such as live and events based in Okinawa.
Ishii Akira pianist
While studying at Osaka College of Music Department of Composition, listening to Bill Evans, he is shocked and intends to be a pianist.
After graduation, I started activities in the Kansai area and moved my base to Tokyo in 1991.
Meeting Osumi Otsumi (ds), join the trio. Meet with numerous players, vocalists, perform activities such as playing, composing, arranging and producing.
From 1998 he joined the Hino Terumasa (tp) Quintet and has great influence from the late Gen Motohiko (ds).
In 2001, he released his first leader album "Voices in The Night" (EWE) with his original trio consisting of Masayuki Tawlayama (b) and Ryohei Eto (ds), followed by his solo album "Presence" (EWE) And the duo album "That Early September" (EWE) with Steve Swallow (b) of New York recording. We released "Synchronicity" (EWE), "Embrace" (EWE) by 03 and 2004 and trio, and continue vigorous activity. In 2010, I write the first book, "Transcendental Jazz Piano" (Rittor Music). In 2011, he released a solo piano album "a ~ inspiration from muse" (Studio TLive Records).
In the same year, Tomokazu Sugimoto (b) was newly welcomed to the trio and a new ground was developed. Also, formed a new quartet. Sounds composed of Celestial Relief (tp), Ryosuke Kawamura (b), Ryoo Eto (ds) are not just expansions of trio, but their own sound world is spreading. As a compilation of this trio and quartet sound, "Endless Flow" (Studio TLive Records) was released in June 2014. In addition, participated in the piano trio of Scene of Jazz (Ankagawa Taiki, Osaka Masahiko), Boys Trio (Kanazawa Hideaki, Ishiwakuni). Yu Gen-kyo (Motohiko Ichino gt, Hiroshi Yoshino b, Akita Koyama ds) We also organize quartet. Its wide musicality gives a multifaceted impression to listeners, but what is always at the root of it is a serious attitude towards music and a supple life force that is overflowing. They are sublimated to art by the rich expressive power and the sense of excellent balance, attracting many people.
Kazumaru drummer
From the age of 7, she played with Mr. George Shima and many other musicians in collaboration with US soldiers in the city of Koza, Okinawa base, including drums. Rumored to be enthusiastic live around rock metal, it is picked up by many TV programs. From the age of 16, Hino Terumasa regular professional activities as a regular quartet. Over 300 years live at home and abroad for 3 and half years Currently he is active with various bands as a session drummer.
Nishinaka Misaki trio
In 2011, Misaki Nishinaka (Fl) Daisuke Takeuchi (Pf) Kazumaru (Ds) made Nishinaka Misaki trio.
Sounds which each personality is freely demonstrated are evaluated, and activities are developed energetically in Tokyo and Okinawa.
The sound that continues to explore the fusion of Okinawan music and jazz, is full of lively dynamism.
The trio with vocalist Lan Oshiro appeared in "JAZZ meets Okinawa" produced by Mr. Yozo Iwanami of Jazz critic, and had a great success. In this jazz in Nanjo, the Trio will deliver it as a special member for only one day, welcoming Mr. Akira Ishii, Japan's leading pianist, also known for a participation of Terumasa Hino Quintet, seeking even broader musicality.
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