We Asked Everyone: "What Does Maze Mean to You?"

This time, we reached out to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly and gathered comments from notable figures in response to the direct question, "What does Maze mean to you?" We are pleased to report their insights. For more details, please visit the Cotton Club website.


We attempted to interview the members of Mint Condition, who performed at the Cotton Club in July, during their bus journey. As soon as the core member Storkley began speaking, each member in the back seats leaned forward, and eventually, they all gathered around Storkley in the front, enthusiastically sharing their thoughts.


Regarding Maze performing in a Japanese club with only 180 seats, he remained incredulous, "Honestly, I can't believe it. Are they really doing it at the Cotton Club??"

One Show Per Day – Additional Seats Being Added!

Michael Cooper of Con Funk Shun recounts a chance encounter with Frankie Beverly at a luxury car dealership in California several years ago. He recalls the moment he nervously introduced himself as "unforgettable."
He had never felt such warmth from anyone he had met before, and he was deeply moved, finding "real soul" in Maze's music, just as in their songs.

Ahead of Maze's Japan tour, the members of Con Funk Shun shared, "If you're a true soul music fan, you absolutely cannot miss this chance. We genuinely want to return from America for this performance. Because Maze will be playing at the Cotton Club??? We can't believe it."

Finally, it's important to note their support from the Hip Hop community.
When discussing Maze within Japan's Hip Hop scene, there is no one more fitting than this individual.
Muro commented, "Maze's songs, including 'Before I Let Go,' beloved in the Hip Hop scene, and Frankie's beautiful voice, have always been a comforting lullaby for good old N.Y.C."

In September 2009, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will finally visit Japan.
Tickets are nearly sold out for most dates, but additional seats are currently being added for each show.