Shuya Okino is DJ / Creative director of KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE and of TOKYO CROSSOVER/JAZZ FESTIVAL ,a music curator, songwriter, author and the owner of the renowned music venue The Room, in Tokyo.
He is the leader and founding member of KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE.Since forming "KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE" as a DJ unit in the beginning of 90’s.KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE first made history as the only Japanese artists ever to have a single at No.1 on the BBC Radio ZUBB chart for 3 consecutive weeks with 'Eclipse'. Since then KJM have gone on to become one of the most influential groups in the crossover scene worldwide and Shuya has performed in over 40 countries and 140 cities.
In 2000 KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE signed to COMPOST RECORDS in Germany and released their first single "ECLIPSE /SILENT MESSENGER" from the label. After it’s release, the track made number one in the BBC RADIO ONE ZUBB CHART and was highly acclaimed worldwide. In the same year, they released their second single "SUBSTREAM" which was also met with praise.
In 2002 they released their much awaited first album "SPIRIT OF THE SUN" worldwide. The album was a success and is still today one of the most inspirational works to many DJs in the Crossover/Jazz scene.
In 2006 Shuya Okino released his first solo album "UNITED LEGENDS". He invited ten vocalists and ten producers to contribute to the album for which he composed all tracks. This album is remarkable as it was made by only communicating using Email, this unprecedented technique of making music has made it of special interest to the music scene.
As a DJ, Shuya Okino regularly tours Japan and worldwide. He has played a number of times throughout Europe and America. DJing at THE JAZZ CAFE and NOTTINGHILL ART’S CLUB, London, A.P.T, New York, SOUTHPORT WEEKENDER JAZZ FESTIVAL, FUTURE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Croatia to name a few.
Shuya Okino continues to be an important figure in the Crossover/Jazz scene worldwide and his work is influential and inspirational to many members of the club music world.
Shuya Okino appeared on iTunes CELEBRITY PLAYLIST and was the first Japanese artist ever to achieve this. He has also selected music for NIKE+iPod and recently produced music for RISONA BANK in TOKYO MID TOWN, Tokyo. |
