“I'm Proud to Be Japanese”

Starting this time, "Jazz Hip Jap" is a discovery project that shines a spotlight on world-class works by Japanese jazz musicians, aiming to evoke nostalgia for jazz fans and a sense of freshness for new generation listeners.




His popularity in Japan was so immense that even as a child living in a small provincial town, I would hear his music on television. Then, in the mid-1980s, the rare groove movement that swept London led to a reappraisal and surge in popularity for many funk, jazz-funk, soul, and fusion works as dance music. Naturally, his music also garnered renewed attention, particularly among younger generations, from his early works like "Snake Hip" (69) and "This Planet Is Ours" (78) to "Merry-Go-Round" (81), and the two tracks introduced this time.

As DJs, we take pride in being Japanese whenever we play these tracks overseas and see people respond with such enthusiasm.

Although I haven't had the chance to meet him yet, I would love to collaborate with him now, at the age of 70, when he is brimming with energy. In this way, TOKYO MOON will introduce works by the pioneers who passed the baton to the next generation, so please look forward to it.

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REVIEW | TRACK LIST

Click on the songs marked with a ★ to listen and purchase. Please install the "iTunes" software beforehand to enjoy.

01. DJ Mitsu The Beats / Front Row (Jazzy Sport)
02. Jesse Futerman / For My Parents (Just Like Music)
03.Harleighblu / Enough Now★
04. Om'Mas Keith / All 4 You (Om'Mas Keith)
05. Ty / Well Well Well (Tru Thoughts)
06.Neve Naive / Dancer - Paskal & Urban Absolutes Remix★
07. Terumasa Hino / Samba De-La Cruz (Flying Disk)
08. Terumasa Hino / Send Me Your Feelings (Flying Disk)
09. Pablo Sánchez / Out And About - Kyodai Remix (Lovemonk)
10. Mathew Jonson / Body In Motion (Crosstown Rebels)
11. Kon / Love Youx (Don’t) (Soul Crap)
12. Drumagick / Rio Drums (Tru Thoughts)
13.Lechuga Zafiro / Sapo De Manga★
14.Toddla T Sound / Worst Enemy - Deadboy Dub★

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This Week's "TOKYO MOON on iTunes"

You can purchase selected tracks from those introduced so far here. Experience the joy of instantly acquiring songs that catch your ear. This time, we've picked tracks from three artists who have been greatly influenced by Japanese jazz musicians like Terumasa Hino and are currently working with jazz.





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