Kyoto Jazz Massive

Kyoto Jazz Massive, a Japanese musical project specializing in crossover jazz and electronic styles, was formed in 1992 by brothers Shuya Okino and Yoshihiro Okino. They began their music career as DJs and remixers in Kyoto during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their breakthrough came around 2001 when British Radio 1 DJ Gilles Peterson popularized their work. In 1994, they released their debut self-titled album Kyoto Jazz Massive. Their subsequent releases include the studio albums Spirit of the Sun (2002) and Message from a New Dawn (2021), and the compilation album 10th Anniversary (2006). They also collaborated with pianist Hajime Yoshizawa on several works. In 2015, to celebrate their 20-year anniversary, they formed a full jazz band called Kyoto Jazz Sextet, releasing the album Mission (2015). Shuya Okino runs a music venue in Shibuya, Tokyo, known as The Room.