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May 14, 2015
MUSIC | 'STE' by Sunaga t experience, Celebrating Record Bancho Sunaga Tatsuo's 30th Anniversary as a DJ
MUSIC | Celebrating 30 Years of DJ Activities by Tatsuo Sunaga, the "Record Bancho"
The 5th Album "STE" from the Solo Project "Sunaga t experience"
This is the fifth album, "STE," from the solo project "Sunaga t experience," helmed by Tatsuo Sunaga, known as Japan's globally acclaimed "Record Bancho." To commemorate his 30th anniversary as a DJ, the album will be released on Wednesday, May 20th, by the prestigious jazz label BLUE NOTE.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Featuring Special Lyrics from Scene-Leading Musicians
Tatsuo Sunaga is a DJ, supervisor of hit compilation series like "Yoru Jazz" (Night Jazz), and known for numerous production and remix works. As a DJ, he has been active since the dawn of Tokyo's club scene, playing a genreless mix of hip-hop, punk, jazz, house, and more.
To celebrate Sunaga's 30 years as a DJ, his 5th album "STE" is released under his solo project "Sunaga t experience." This luxurious album features collaborations with artists he's connected with, transcending genres and borders.
The album is packed with exciting tracks, including a jazzy arrangement of the theme from the 1969 film "The Inugami Family" composed by Yuji Ohno, titled "Inugami Family ~Ai no Ballad~," as well as covers of classics like EGO-WRAPPIN's "Shikisai no Blues" and AMERICA's "Ventura Highway."
Furthermore, track nine, "DIRTY30," brings together leading hip-hop artists such as Zeebra, YOU THE ROCK★, and Schadaraparr for a microphone relay. Their heartfelt lyrics celebrate the Record Bancho's 30th anniversary.
The music is performed by the emerging jazz band "TRI4TH," produced by Sunaga himself, along with a diverse lineup of musicians including Kan Sano and Katsuhiro Koizumi from "Toshio Matsuura presents HEX," and MAKI MANNAMI, who performs on the world stage. "STE" offers a chance to enjoy Sunaga's musical work, distinct from his lifelong project "Yoru Jazz" series, and can truly be considered a culmination of his career.

STE
Sunaga t experience
Release Date | Wednesday, May 20
Price | ¥2,916 (UCCJ-2123)
Label | BLUE NOTE
Universal Music
http://sunaga-t.com/
TRACK LIST
01. Inugami Family ~Ai no Ballad~
02. Shikisai no Blues feat. chihiRo
03. Kind of
04. Ventura Highway feat. Sofia Finnilä
05. moderno~keep going, Tokyo~
06. a.S.S.~dedicate to Hermeto Pascoal~
07. Kiev no Sora feat. Jucca Eskola
08. Shin-Chitose Airport
09. DIRTY30 feat. Zeebra, MURO, RINO LATINA II, ECD, YOU THE ROCK★, Schadaraparr
10. 20:00_Route 20
11. Slumber