Three initial members of Japan's most prominent fusion band "Casiopea" Tetsuo Sakurai (Bass), Akira Jimbo (Drums) and Minoru Mukaiya (Keyboards) reunited after 25 years! The famous trio will finally release their long-awaited original full album!
In 2021, Tetsuo Sakurai (Bass), Akira Jimbo (Drums), and Minoru Mukaiya (Keyboards), started their activities as "Katsushika Trio (K3)".
From the start, audience from all walks of life, from old time fans to young listeners, were swept into a whirlwind of wild enthusiasm by their music and during their concerts, held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama and more.
To add to the overall excitement, their EP "Katsushika Trio", containing 3 songs, became a hot topic when it also topped the iTunes Store Jazz chart after its release on July 8th 2022 on iTunes and other music streaming platforms.
The trio spent their formative years honing their sensibilities together, in a band that represented Japan worldwide; they have once again come together to create, and their work will have the listeners captivated in the blink of an eye, with sound that channels their all-encompassing love and enjoyment for music.
These three top stream artists have decided to embrace their insatiable ambition and shout “Ready, departure!" and release their long-awaited first original full album on October 25!
Tetsuo Sakurai /Bass
Mr. Sakurai was a member of "Casiopea" from 1976 to 1989, and of "JIMSAKU" from 1990 to 1998, and toured not only Japan but also over 20 countries worldwide. Since starting his solo career in 1999 he has been expanding his activity circle in Japan and abroad with his unique mix of warm and intense original songs and playstyle. Since his record debut in 1979, he has released 13 CDs as a solo artist, 35 as part of a band, 4 teaching manuals, 7 live DVDs and 1 documentary.
>>>Tetsuo Sakurai Official Website
Akira Jimbo /Drums
Mr. Jimbo is a top drummer that since his debut in 1980 as a member of "Casiopea" has been at the forefront in innovating the musical scene. In 2007 he was selected by Newsweek Magazine as one of "Top 100 most respected Japanese people worldwide". In January of 2023 he released his 33rd solo album "Saint Saint". He tours the whole country with his "Akira Jimbo oneman orchestra".
>>>Akira Jimbo Official Website
Minoru Mukaiya /Keyboards
Mr. Mukaiya debuted with "Casiopea" in 1979 and was a member until 2012, when he started his solo career; he collaborates with many great artists inside and outside of Japan. In 2016 he shared the stage with Lee Ritenour, Nathan East, and Don Grusin; in 2018 he released "THE GAMES – East meets West 2018", an album recorded in LA with local legendary musicians. With the same members, he toured all of Japan to public acclaim.
>>>Minoru Mukaiya Twitter
>>>Minoru Mukaiya YouTube