Shuya Okino
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Since brothers Shuya and Yoshi Okino formed KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE (named by DJ Giles Peterson) as a DJ unit in the beginning of the 90's, they have pioneered the way for Japanese Club Jazz/Crossover music at home and abroad. Shuya Okino is also the owner of The Room club, Shibuya, one of the most vital venues worldwide in supporting Club Jazz/Crossover music, while Yoshi Okino runs the influential shop and record label Especial Records.

In 1994 their first production was released, a compilation CD entitled "KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE V.A.".
Their first single "ECLIPSE" was released in 2000 after signing to the record label 'COMPOST' (Germany).
In 2002 KJM released their first album "SPIRIT OF THE SUN" which received global acclaim.
The 'BY KJM/FOR KJM/RE KJM' series was released as a Kyoto Jazz Massive Tenth Anniversary project in 2004.

'Kyoto Jazz Massive Live Set' featuring Vanessa Freeman and Tasita D'Mour was also formed in 2004 and have gone on to perform all over Europe and Asia. Some of the events 'Kyoto Jazz Massive Live Set' have played include Tokyo Crossover Jazz Festival (Japan), Rising Sun Rock Festival (Japan), North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands), Balton Sound Festival (Hungary).

As well as their own work and compositions KJM have released a steady flow of remixes, which has gained them their reputation as highly sought after producers.
As DJ's they play regularly not only in Japan but all over the world including the U.K, Germany, Italy, France and the U.S.A.
Shuya Okino has also established his name as a writer, authoring three successful books 'What makes a good DJ', 'The First Book of Club Jazz.' and the business book 'Filter Your Thinking for Success'.

During Shuya Okino's career he has produced a number of successful artists including Mondo Grosso, Sleep Walker, Cosmic Village, Hajime Yoshizawa, ROOT SOUL and DJ KAWASAKI.
He has also released his debut solo album 'United Legends' in 2006, featuring 'Thank You' which was nominated for Best Song in Giles Peterson's 'Worldwide Awards'.
Currently Shuya Okino is preparing for his latest solo album's release, 'Destiny.
'Destiny' features Navasha Daya, N'Dea Davenport, Clara Hill, Divinity and Pete Simpson providing vocals for one cover and one original song. The first single 'Still In Love' featuring Navasha Daya has already been picked up by numerous DJs around the world, Giles Peterson for BBC Radio One, Kevin Beadle, Patrick Forge amongst many others. 'Still In Love' is also scheduled for release in the UK from the record label 'Defected'.


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ALBUM
  • SPIRIT OF THE SUN (COMPOST)
  • V.A. / KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE (FORLIFE / 99 RECORDS)
  • RE KJM / KJM 10TH (QUALITY)
  • FOR KJM / KJM 10TH (QUALITY)
  • BY KJM / KJM 10TH (QUALITY)
  • KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE 10TH ANNIVERSARY / V.A. (COMPOST)

SINGLE
  • ECLIPSE/SILENT MESSENGER (COMPOST)
  • SUBSTREAM (COMPOST)
  • NACEL DO SOL (YELLOW)
  • CROSSBREED (FOR LIFE)
  • K.J.M.E.P. (SONY JAPAN)

COMPILATION
  • KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE/V.A. (FOR LIFE)
  • FUELD FOR THE FUTURE/V.A. (SONY JAPAN)
  • CROSSBREED / V.A. (FOR LIFE)
  • CROSSBREED 2 / V.A. (FOR LIFE)
  • TRAVELPHONIC - COMPOST (QUALITY)
  • TRAVELPHONIC - FAROUT RECORDINGS (QUALITY)
  • TRAVELPHONIC - GIANT STEP (QUALITY)
  • DAZZLING BLUE / V.A. (BLUE NOTE)
  • SUCCESSION OF SPIRIT / V.A (IMPULSE)
  • MYSTERIOUS VIBES / V.A. (FANTASY)
  • DAY DREAM / V.A. (NIMBUS)
  • STAR BORNE / V.A. (CTI & KUDU)
  • ESSENCE OF ESPECIAL / V.A. (UNIVARSAL)

COMPILATION (AS FEATURED ARTIST)
  • SPIREEDOM for BLUE (TOSHIBA EMI)
  • NACEL DO SOL for BOSSA TRES JAZZ (YELLOW)
  • A CALMARIA for GLUCKLICH IV (COMPOST)
  • CROSSBREED for CROSSBREED (FOR LIFE)
  • ENDLESS FLIGHT for FOR KJM (QUALITY)
  • WELCOME 2 THE INSPIRATION for INSPIRATION "EXCLUSIVES" (COLUMBIA)

REMIX & PRODUCE
  • MAKE IT BETTER (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / U.F.O.
  • HOPE (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / SOUL BOSSA TRIO
  • AGUA DE BEBER (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE BOSSA'N'BASS MIX) / SANDRA CROSS
  • SOMEDAY (SOMEWHERE-MIX) / YASHUSHI IDE
  • GUAUANCO (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / LES GAMMAS
  • THE IN SAMBA (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / NICOLA CONTE
  • FEEL MY LOVE (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / SUSUMU YOKOTA
  • EASY IN (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / ST. EARNEST
  • STARSEED (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / COSMIC VILLAGE
  • TEN (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / FAUNA FLASH
  • FEDIME'S FLIGHT (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / JAZZANOVA
  • BAHIA (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / ANANDA PROJECT
  • SOB O MAR (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX)/ FRIENDS FROM RIO
  • HAVE YOU FELT THIS WAY BEFORE (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / DIRECTIONS
  • TIME feat.CLEAVELAND WATKISS (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / MAKOTO
  • WHERE LOVE SHINES (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / INCOGNITO
  • STRAIGHT AHEAD (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX) / PLEASURE
  • KUDU (KYOTO JAZZMASSIVE RE-WORK) / EDDY HENDERSON
  • CARNAVAL (PRODUCED BY KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE) / ORQUESTA DE LA LUZ
  • FLY FROM EAST (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE REMIX feat.VANESSA FREEMAN) / AURORA
  • LOVE IS EVERYWHERE (PRODUCED BY KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE) / MASA COLLECTIVE
  • BELIVE AGAIN (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE PEAKTIME EDIT) / HAJIME YOSHIZAWA
  • BRAZILIAN DRIAN DREAM (PRODUCED BY KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE) / ISABELL ANTENA
  • JUST AS WE (PRODUCED BY KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE) / ARVIN HOME AYA
  • THANK YOU (PRODUCED BY KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE) / SHUYA OKINO

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