People Supported So Far

Isao Bito, Marlene, Johnny Okura, Shinya Aizaki, Cools, Miki Hirayama, Mieko Hirota, Takamichi Kato (Karyudo), Yoshiaki Ueda (The Wild Ones), Shin Okamoto (The Jaguars), Hiro Tsunoda, Machiko Watanabe, Hideki Saijo, Tomoko Ogawa, Kiyohiko Ozaki, Linda Yamamoto, Megumi Asaoka, Four Leaves, Masaaki Hirao, Mickey Curtis, Keijiro Yamashita, Hisahiko Iida, Mitsuo Sagawa, Isao Sasaki, Yasushi Suzuki, Yasuo Tanabe, Yumiko Kokonoe, Midori Tashiro, Kayoko Moriyama, Mie Nakao, Mari Sono, Yukari Ito, Masayuki Yuhara, Yasushi Ono,Kayo Hatayama, Kyo Nishimura, Yasuhito Mori

(Names omitted, order non-specific, and apologies for any omissions!)

Main Recordings

T-OFF

Formed in 2005.
An instrumental band organized by Kazuhiko Fujimaru.
They mainly perform compositions by Kazuhiko Fujimaru with a lineup consisting of drums, bass, keyboard, and saxophone.

FLAVORS OF THE SUN

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FRUSTRATION

Apple Music

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Others

Reviving Western Carnival: Rockabilly Three Men & Three Girls Special Concert 2005 (with DVD)

This is a special performance of "Western Carnival," which I have been greatly indebted to for many years. Since it's a live recording, there's a real sense of being there! At one point, Masahiko Hiraoka calls out my name.

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MICO TODAY / Mieko Hirota

This is an album by Mieko Hirota. It's packed with hit songs from the oldies! There are also many original songs. You can experience the charm of Mieko Hirota.

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EN / Ellie Hoshimoto

This is a mini-album by Ellie Hoshimoto. As a horn section, she played various instruments by herself. Specifically, she played alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trombone, flute, and more. This work gave her confidence in recording multiple layers of horn sections at home.

Ellie Official blog

Recent media appearances

TV

  • October 16, 2021 - NHK BS Premium "Singable! J-POP Golden Hit Parade Special Edition! #4"
  • August 7, 2020 - TOKYO MX "Music More" (Guest: Isao Bito)
  • May 16, 2011 - BS Nippon Television "Tokumitsu Kazuo's Special Treasure Video! Reviving Western Carnival! Eternal Rockabilly"
  • December 18, 2010 - NHK BS2 "Day-by-Day Time Travel - Showa 33 -"
  • April 11, 2010 - BS Asahi "Western Carnival Class Reunion"
  • March 10, 2010 - NHK BS2 "Shibuya Live Stage" (Guest: Masaaki Hirao)
  • December 27, 2009 - NHK BS2 "Resurrecting Youth - Nikkatsu Western Carnival

Radio

  • February 1, 2024 - RainbowTownFM "Stand by Me" Guest
  • January 6, 2022 - RainbowTownFM "Stand by Me" Guest
  • May 6, 2021 - RainbowTownFM "Stand by Me" Guest
  • January 2, 2020 - RainbowTownFM "Stand by Me" Guest
  • February 22, 2019 - FM Edogawa "Welcome Back" Guest
  • December 1, 2017 - FM Edogawa "Welcome Back" Phone appearance
  • December 2, 2017 - FM Edogawa 20th Anniversary Special Program "Love for Japanese Jazz" (live performance)
  • September 29, 2017 - FM Edogawa "Welcome Back" Guest
  • March 6, 2017 - Mini FM Soratoniwaharajuku "Aiming my way with Aimi Oyama!" Guest (T-OFF)
  • November 14, 2016 - FM Edogawa "Welcome Back" Guest
  • September 7, 2016 - FM Edogawa "Love for Edogawa! 'Find the Energetic People of Edogawa!' (Seasonal Colors Corner)"
  • April 15, 2016 - FM Edogawa "Welcome Back" Guest (T-OFF)
  • March 30, 2016 - Kawasakishi FM "Love and Peace from Toshikatsu Utsumi Under the Same Sky" Guest (T-OFF)