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This episode of Japanese Jazz Week we explore the catalog of pianist Masabumi Kikuchi. Masabumi was born in Tokyo in 1939, and lived his early life in World War II and post-war Japan. He studied music at the Tokyo Art College High School, and worked with musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Mal Waldron & Joe Henderson. Hit play to hear his late 60’s recordings up to his mid 80’s material. 今回お届けする「日本のジャズ」は、日本のジャズピアニスト、キーボード奏者・菊地雅章です。菊地氏は1939年に東京で生まれ、若くして第二次世界大戦を経験し、戦後を生きた人物。ソニー・ロリンズ、マイルス・デイヴィス、マル・ウォルドロン、ジョー・ヘンダーソンらと共に活動しました。今回は彼の60年代後期から80年代中期の作品を楽曲を中心にお聞きください。Translated by Satoko Akune.

Audio Soul Project

Audio Soul Project

Audio Soul Project has been played on NTS in shows including Shanti Celeste, featured first on 23 June 2022. Songs played include Body To Body (Audio Soul Project Vocal Mix).

A prolific producer, Mazi's has released 80 records in just 5 years time, creating music under the additional monikers of Studio Nova, and Audio Soul Project. His remix credits include work with artists such as Disco Legend Rochelle Fleming (First Choice), Enrique Iglesias, Ron Carroll, Eddie Amador, and Richard "Humpty" Vission. Mazi remixed "Lucky Star" for the French super group "Superfunk" which went on to sell 1.5 million copies. Originally released on Virgin/France, "Lucky Star" has been picked up by Madonna's label Maverick for release in the U.S.

Most recently, Chicago based Mazi has remixed the classic Marshall Jefferson "Mushrooms", Soul Vision on Defected offshoot Fluential, and has signed to NRK for his debut Audio Soul Project album and remixes of Nick Holder¹s "Freedom In 63".

In addition to remix work, he has produced music for major motion pictures, most recently for the movie "Shadow Hours" featuring Rebecca Gayheart and Balthazar Getty. A dj for 10 years, Mazi continues to tour the U.S. while holding down residencies at Chicago clubs. His mix compilation, Audio Soul/Afterhours offers a unique perspective to turntablism as live instrumentation is played over his mixing. Also an A&R Executive, Mazi presides over his record labels, Gourmet and Simple Soul. (from the NRK Sound Division website)

URLs: http://www.audiosoulproject.com http://www.myspace.com/audiosoulproject

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Audio Soul Project

Audio Soul Project has been played on NTS in shows including Shanti Celeste, featured first on 23 June 2022. Songs played include Body To Body (Audio Soul Project Vocal Mix).

A prolific producer, Mazi's has released 80 records in just 5 years time, creating music under the additional monikers of Studio Nova, and Audio Soul Project. His remix credits include work with artists such as Disco Legend Rochelle Fleming (First Choice), Enrique Iglesias, Ron Carroll, Eddie Amador, and Richard "Humpty" Vission. Mazi remixed "Lucky Star" for the French super group "Superfunk" which went on to sell 1.5 million copies. Originally released on Virgin/France, "Lucky Star" has been picked up by Madonna's label Maverick for release in the U.S.

Most recently, Chicago based Mazi has remixed the classic Marshall Jefferson "Mushrooms", Soul Vision on Defected offshoot Fluential, and has signed to NRK for his debut Audio Soul Project album and remixes of Nick Holder¹s "Freedom In 63".

In addition to remix work, he has produced music for major motion pictures, most recently for the movie "Shadow Hours" featuring Rebecca Gayheart and Balthazar Getty. A dj for 10 years, Mazi continues to tour the U.S. while holding down residencies at Chicago clubs. His mix compilation, Audio Soul/Afterhours offers a unique perspective to turntablism as live instrumentation is played over his mixing. Also an A&R Executive, Mazi presides over his record labels, Gourmet and Simple Soul. (from the NRK Sound Division website)

URLs: http://www.audiosoulproject.com http://www.myspace.com/audiosoulproject

Original source: Last.fm

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Body To Body (Audio Soul Project Vocal Mix)
Jay Tripwire (Audio Soul Project mix)
Nordic Trax2008