Kyoto Jazz Sextet is a progressive jazz ensemble led by Shuya Okino, one half of the influential DJ duo Kyoto Jazz Massive. Formed to celebrate KJM's 20th anniversary, the group represents a 'full circle' moment where Okino translates his decades of crossover and nu-jazz experience back into a traditional acoustic sextet format.
The lineup is a supergroup of the Japanese jazz scene, featuring members from Quasimode, DCPRG, and Jazztronik. Their sound identity is defined by a strict adherence to mid-60s Blue Note aesthetics, utilizing vintage instruments and all-analog recording chains, yet the arrangements are informed by club music structures like looping and phase-shifting. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the 'Crossover' movement of the 90s and the modern jazz revival. Their work, particularly on the Blue Note label, has been praised for its 'organic' production that avoids digital manipulation while maintaining a high-energy, danceable pulse that resonates with both crate-diggers and traditional jazz purists.
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