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DIMENSION

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DIMENSION are a Japanese electric jazz group formed in Tokyo in 1992.The group comprises Takashi Masuzaki(Guitars), Akira Onozuka(Keyboards), Kazuki Katsuta(Saxophones).DIMENSION released their first album, Le Mans, as TV Program for the 24 Hours of Le Mans soundtrack, in 1992.Then they has released 20 albums of original work in past 15 years, and performed at Tokyo Jazz Festival, Seoul Jazz Festival and more music festivals. All albums are highly regarded and win best jazz prize of Japanese jazz music magazine "ADLIB" many times. Also, they has played a lot of recordings and sessions as solo musician for other artists. In November 2007, they released 20th Album, NEWISH, as 15th Anniversary.
日本を代表するインストゥルメンタルグルー プ、DIMENSION。1992å¹´4月、アルバム「Le Mans」でデビュー。 17年間という活動歴で21枚というハイペースだ§ä½œå“ã‚’リリースしている。それぞれの作品だ®éŸ³æ¥½çš„評価は高く、日本のインストゥルメム³ã‚¿ãƒ«ã‚·ãƒ¼ãƒ³ã‚’ç€å®Ÿã«åˆ‡ã‚Šé–‹ã„ã¦ããŸã€‚éŸ³æ¥½èª Œã€ŒADLIB」で、1994年・1996年・1997年・2003年・20 07・2008年と国内ベストアルバム賞を受賞。バ ンドとしてはもちろんメンバー個々の評価も 高く、常に人気投票ランキング上位に選出さ れている。 ライブ活動もその高い演奏能力を存分に披露 し、ジャンルを限定しないクラブ等における パフォーマンスや、国内外のフェスティバル イベントにも積極的に参加(韓国SEOUL JAZZ FESTIVALや東京JAZZ、代々木第一体育館でのCROSS OVER JAPANç­‰)、国内のアーティストだけでなく海外 アーティストとも多数共演をしている。 DIMENSIONの活動としてはもちろん、個々のスタ ジオミュージシャンとしての活動も、各方面 からさらなる注目を浴びている。 2007年に結成15周年を迎えた後、2008å¹´2月に初㠁®éŸ“国ワンマンライブを『Baekam Art Hall』で大盛況に終えた。2009 å¹´6 月よりiTunes 限定で配信を開始したライブアルバム『DIMENS ION Live 2009 at Blues Alley Japan』がダウンロードJAZZ ランキングで見事1 位獲得、現在もロングセラーを記録中である 。 さらに2009 å¹´11 月リリースの最新アルバム「22」はADLIB AWARDS 2009 国内JAZZ/FUSION 賞を受賞。2007 年「20 ~ NEWISH ~」、2008 年「21」の受賞に続く3 年連続の戴冠となった。

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Member Since: 11/06/2008
Band Website: dimension-tokyo.jp
Sounds Like: DIMENSION's Brand-New Album "22"

1. Groove It
2. Silver Rash
3. My Stupid Imagination
4. Innocent Heart
5. Black Train
6. Kind Of Doubt
7. Fine
8. Why
9. Bittersweet Days
10. High Brow

Guest Musicians are
Hiroyuki Noritake(dr)/ Nobuo Eguchi(dr)/ Taro Yoshida(dr)/ Teppei Kawasaki(ba)

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DIMENSION's Live Album (iTunes only)
"DIMENSION Live 2009 at Blues Alley Japan"

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DIMENSION's Albums are available now on iTunes Store Japan.

DIMENSION are

Takashi Masuzaki (Guitar)

He started his career as professional guitarlist in mid 80's and played many studio recordings and concerts as support musician. in 1991, He released his first solo album, Speaks, and next year released his 2nd solo album, Escape. In 1992, he formed DIMENSION with Akira and Kazuki. His playing style is warmth and delicately, and has good musical partnership with Steve Lukather and Larry carlton. In 2003, he released guitarist duo album with Kohichi Yabori, Tsuki. In 2005, and enrolled Tak matsumoto's(the guitarist of B'z), Theatre Of Strings. It is cover album of motion pictures musics by 4 guitarists. Also, he is working for a few singers as a musical producer now.

Kazuki Katsuta(saxophone)

He started his career as session musician in 1988. He is awarded the prize on ADLIB magazine many times. He has unique style of the performance. And his horn section arrangements are highly regarded. Also he produced his another project, JAFROSAX and collaborated with club jazz artists, Yukihiro Fukutomi, Ryota Nozaki(JAZZTRONIK) and more. The project was released on worldwide and number 1 in the UK club music chart.

Akira Onozuka(Keyboards)

He stated his career as professional keyboards player at the age of 18. He plays piano, organ, electric piano and synthesizer programming. His style plays not only Jazz but also Pop, Rock and more. Also He is the member of the Sadao Watanabe Group, He goes with world tour and jazz festivals(Montreux Jazz Festival and more) of the group. He released his solo album, CHINITA in 2004 and released collaboration album, First Touch, with Isao "Sankichi" Miyoshi. Also he is performing energetically his solo concerts many times.

Record Label: ZAIN RECORDS
Type of Label: Major

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