About Nippon Jam Vol. 2
Nippon Jam is an ECO charity event, designed by NYJSA to provide a great opportunity for Japanese students in New York to make their communities more active through the use of great music helped by guest artists.
About NYJSA
New York Japan Student Association (NYJSA), a student club authorized by The City University of New York, was established in October 2006. We are in process of becoming NPO in the near future. Please see our website, http://www.nyjsa.com for specific info.
Tickets, Contact, Location
Tickets
ーAdvance Tikcet $10
ーDay of Show $15
Event Info＆Ticket is available
＠Knitting Factory
Contact
Contact&RSVP: nipponjam@nyjsa.com
Location
@Knitting Factory
1 or 9 train to Franklin Street or
A, C, E, J, M, N, Q, R, Wtrain to Canal Street
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013
Tel: (212) 219-3132
Fax: (212) 219-3401
http://www.knittingfactory.com/index.php (About)
http://www.knittingfactory.com/about.php (Directions)Student Special
Sponsors
Nippon Jam 2008
Artists
Monday Michiru
Born August 19, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan, Monday Michiru was so named by her parents, jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi and jazz saxophonist Charlie Mariano, to reflect both her Japanese and American heritage. With music obviously in her blood, Monday showed interest in the arts from an early age, studying modern dance and ballet from the age of 8 (for 5 years), and classical flute from 11 years of age (for 8 years). After winning first place in several local flute competitions in Los Angeles, she attended the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan and was recognized for her talent and awarded a scholarship from both the Armstrong Flute Association and Interlochen Arts Academy to attend the prestigious school full time, which she did from 1979-1981. It was during her years at IAA that she discovered her other instrument, the voice, and while majoring on the flute and performing with the school orchestra, she also minored in voice, singing with the school choir and choral groups.
After graduating IAA, Monday shifted her studies from the classical flute and began concentrating on the voice more seriously. In 1987, she was scouted by a young Japanese movie director, Shinji Somai, to appear as a lead in his movie “Hikaru Onna” (“Luminous Woman”) about an opera singer; Mr. Somai was infamous in Japan for starring unknown young people who had never had previous experience in acting. Monday decided to move to Japan to coincide with the filming of the movie which, by the request of its producer, debuted her to the Japanese public under the name Michiru Akiyoshi. The film entered the International Tokyo Film Festival in 1987, earning honorable mention for Best Actress, as well as Best New Actress awards from Kinema Junpo, The Japan Academy, and the Yokohama Film Festival.
read more...http://www.myspace.com/mondaymichirumusic
Brown Rice Family
We are Brown Rice Family and we firmly believe that the most natural way is the most civilized way. BRF initially started out as a world roots band that gathers inspirations from all corners of the world in order to create fresh and healthy music. Now, however, we have evolved into an independent company. Ancient rhythms of the world inspired us to see that core values of our life are being compromised due to our society’s foolish ambition for mass production. We learned that almost all products that we consume contribute to our severe global pollution. We want to be free from these poisonous and low quality products that big companies are feeding us. We know that in order to be a true independent organization we must have control over our own necessities such as food, clothing, housing and personal care products. Our goal is to make high quality natural products that would meet the necessities of first, the Brown Rice Family. Then we want to share the same products in accordance with one love.
http://www.brownricefamily.com/
http://www.myspace.com/brownricefamily
Hige Soul
His singer career started since 2001. His characteristic singing style is wel known as Katarite. Katarite in Japanese means that mixture of pop music and poetry. Not only he is a singer, he is known as a music producer, an event organizer and conducting cuitar lessons in Tokyo.
http://www.myspace.com/higesoul
http://papapapapao.fruitblog.net/ (Hige Soul Blog (Japanese language only))
Uzuhi
The Japanese Acoustic Punk Rock Band, Uzuhi is a NYC based band that has been playing since 2005. Uzuhi means the Sun in Japanese. Their name came from their strong creed, “Music has No borers”. As the Sun shines everywhere, Uzuhi plays music towards the world.
The boisterous but delicate drum beat, the elegant but brave keyboard sound, the rageful and crazy guitar shout, and the earnest and passionate vocal performance create Uzuhi’s sincere style of Punk Rock.
Once you see Uzuhi on the stage, you will be fascinated and taken away to the Uzuhi world. And you will know what the real happiness is.
They sing from their heart, ”We are not smart. We are not strong. But, we play music!”
Mirra feat. C.L.A.P. COGNAC
With the ancestory background of Guyanese and German, Nicole and Katrice Leidinger are New Yorkers at heart. Born and raised in New York these 22 year old sisters make up the group "Mirra". The name "Mirra" comes from the similiar word "mirror". It stands for a reflection of yourself and as for them being twins the metaphor is simple. Mirra’s music will be a reflection of today’s women, abling women to relate to the words and vibes of the group. Mirra’s music will be targeting the positive vibe of relationships. Too many female artist show the negative side of a relationship, but as we know there are two sides to every story. These girls will give women a side of a relationship that says it is o.k to love ..and love is not always disappointing but embrace it and learn from it and don’t change yourself just change your situation. With songs like "I found a good one", "Whateva and the new smash single "I’m so gone"...Mirra will also target men’s interest in these young ladies movement because most men want to hear about the positive things they bring to the relationship. These young ladies were born with talent and their parents knew it . They attended and graduated from the prestigious Professional Performing Arts School. While attending Prof. Perf. Arts School they sung in the choir and formed a singing group which lead them to perform at the United Nations, Singing the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden for the NCAA Championship Game, the Waldorf Astoria and Amateur Night Showtime at the Apollo" where they won the competition. Currently the twins are working on recording and writing with Rufus Blaque of T.U.G. Entertainment (Marques Houston, Omarion, Mila J, and Young Rome) Cheveda Allen of Che- Vengeance Music (Sharissa Czar Ent.), Soul G & Doc Little ( Christina Aguliera, P.Ditty ) and letting the world hear their music. The girls were featured models for the Today Show as well as playing airline stewards in rap sensation "SHEEK LOUCH" of the "LOX" new video...."Mirra" stays working....they have preformed and participated in numerous talent shows all over N.Y and have won all of them. As we know N.Y is the hardest market to break ..and as they say " if you can make it here you can make it anywhere!... These dynamic girls are destined for stardom. Sheek Louch "Good Love"
http://www.myspace.com/n2karies
Fuse
F.U.S.E Dance (Free United Soul Expression Dance) is original dance educational program to introduce many different styles of underground dance culture in New York through the Performance, Dance events, and Workshop. We offer various styles of Dance Workshops from beginner to advance. Students to teach how to express themselves through dance and enjoy dance overall. To feel from the soul, to convey the passion, and to express through dance is the arts origin. Coming from the soul, dance has a way to move people. With this belief, we would take part in the development of dancers from places like NY and overseas, and to demonstrate to the students not only technique, but one’s sense of value and self expression to promote self-development, self-healing, and artistry through dance. We offer private and group dance workshops and also organize to send dancer instructors to other cities and Countries as well as Dance performance.
Also Fuse Dance encourage and instill values in our dancers to cultivate their professionalism and work to advance the reputation of street dancers by teaching humanity, the importance of giving and conducting positive acts through dance.
Cricket
Cricket is a visionary dancer choreographer, and dance activist. Recognized as an “experimental b-boy” who successfully transitioned into a House Dancer, Cricket has opened the doors to other b-boys who have gravitated to the House Dance Style. Cricket won House Dance Conference 2006. He also has been featured in Videos for the artist “fall out boy” , in the movie “step up 2”, TV Shows “Dreamers” on MTV as MC and one of the new star dancers coming out of New York. Cricket traveled internationally with Reba Harris Pure Movement. He currently leads Philadelphia based dance collective Crazy Natives.
Future
Born and raised in the “Boogie Down Bronx”, New York City (October 25,1969), he began his pursuit of street dance in the 80`s with a Hip Hop style known as Electric Boogie at the age of ten in his neighborhood and school gatherings. He trained under pioneers such as Ol’ School Maurice, Fury, Louie New-wave and Lil Shake. At the age of sixteen he was introduced to the club styles of House after going to clubs in Manhattan. Having mastered the Hip-hop and House styles, he began to showcase his ability to freestyle in the most challenging forum known to the street dancer-“The Circle”.
AUS
Aus began his love for house culture in 2006, watching the classes at Broadway dance center, and perfecting them in the clubs, shelter is Aus's fondest memories. Needing place to lay his head for a night, he would go to club shelter in 2005 and pick the brains of his mentors, brain green, and Ejo before catching a nap. This year he also introduced to the great Tyrone the bone Proctor, soul trains waacking legend. He is now Tyrone’s Personal assistant, and son in dance.
In 2008 Aus was introduced to the late great Mother of the Legendary House of Ninja, Willy Ninja.
He did his home work in the class room, and his scholarship on the dance floor.
By the end of 2006 he with the help or his teacher Hit Master Fish had been flow out to Paris to dance at one of the biggest festivals in France. Also traveling threw out Canada by 2007 he already had a following as being the most show stopping young waackers till this day, winning such titles as the house dance conference and house dance international 2008 winner of first place in waacking, and second in vogue.
10Tecomai
The body goes beyond words.
It is neither a full length novel nor a two hour theatrical play.
All is dedicated in a song that does not even last a mere five minutes.
There, lies an almost tragic, yet passionate expression of emotion.
Japanese culture and hundreds of other cultures
Our project's foundation is created when these meet.
It is based on a traditional yet contemporary dance form called Yosakoi.
While holding a prop called "Naruko" in both hands,
The dancers intensely and dramatically dance as the chanter's cryinstigates the piece.
Various expression is created when all of the above is combined.
"10tecomai", a Yosakoi Dance Project.
This dance won't stop.
This dance can't be stopped.
Deadly Dragon Sound(DJ)
Deadly Dragon Sound (Scratch Famous, Selector JD, Queen Majesty, Mr.K): Deadly Dragon Sound was formed in 1995 in Chicago and was started as a way to share an appreciation of Jamaican Music with local audience. In 1998, Deadly Dragon Sound expand in to New York City and became a mainstay in the city's hot bed of sound systems and selectors. Deadly Dragon Sound play the best in Jamaican music from Dancehall 80s, 90s now, Rub a Dub and Roots as well as Rock Steady and Ska.
http://www.myspace.com/deadlydragonsound
Archi-tet
Guitarist, bassist, composer, and arranger Aki Yamamoto is active on the New York City music scene performing and writing in a wide variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, electronic, classical and Japanese music. Currently, he is leading his original Jazz group called "the Archi-tet." Aki’s big band arrangements have been performed by such notable artists as Mulgrew Miller, and Aki has been featured as a sideman for pianist Kuni Mikami and guitarist Chuck Stevens, and Hawaiian guitarist Henry Kaleialoha Allen. Holding a master’s degree from William Paterson University, a bachelor’s degree from California State University at Northridge, and an associate’s degree from Pasadena City College, Aki’s former teachers include Jim McNeely, Richard DeRosa, Gene Bertoncini, John Pisano, and Matt Harris.
Born in Japan in 1977, Aki’s earliest musical training began with his piano studies at the age of 9. At 16, Aki took up the double bass and was soon after performing classical music regularly in concert bands, symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles in his hometown, Tottori, in Yokohama, and throughout the wider Tokyo metropolitan area. It was Aki’s passion for jazz and commercial music that brought him to the U.S., where he built upon his classical foundation to develop his career in jazz and pop performance and arranging.
Aki’s skills and experiences in these diverse musical areas led naturally to his interest and success in computerized music sequencing. His electronic compositions are featured on a variety of media including TV news programs, commercials, independent films, and websites. In addition to performing his own music and jazz as a sideman regularly in New York clubs, Aki’s current composition projects include musical direction for the television production company Broadway Caprice in Times Square, a soundtrack for R&B singer Sophya Grace’s latest album, and collaboration with the Japanese singer Sachy and Meg Yodomura.
New York Wild Rice
Vocal & Guitar: Ichizo / Bass: Yosuke / Drums: Shingo
We are New York Wild Rice. We mainly play English-language covers of legendary 80s/90s Japanese punk band The Blue Hearts. We play loud, and we play hard. We plan to eventually incorporate some original songs, but for now, our mission is to convey the passion and strong message of The Blue Hearts to the people of New York.
The band was originally conceptualized in early 2008 by Ichizo, Shingo, and another guitarist. While searching for the right bassist, the band underwent several incarnations, finally taking our current form as New York Wild Rice in November, with Ichizo on Vocals/Guitar, Yosuke on Bass, and Shingo on Drums. Nippon Jam 2008 will serve as our coming out party, but we plan to do more and more shows as we build up are repertoire, so keep your eyes/ears open for New York Wild Rice!
Thuro-Bredz
Thuro-Bredz was formed by KROW, DOOK, and Lei-Lo. KROW came to New York when he was 20 years old from his hometown Yokohama, Japan and met with his old friend DOOK, who was born and raised in Demarest New Jersey.
DOOK started rapping when he was 18 years old and he had been performing and recording in New York for couple years.
In 2006, KROW met Lei-Lo in Five Towns College, where two of them went to the same college. Lei-Lo was born in Queens and moved out to Port Washington New York with his family. He is so skilled with his track making, so KROW scouted him to Thuro-Bredz in 2007.
Thuro-bredz have been performing in different kinds of event in New York City, and In 2008, they released a 1st full album called “Thuro-Bredz” in Japan and U.S.A.