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SOIL & "PIMP" Sessions

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SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS is an explosive Japanese jazz band, comprised of six musicians; Shacho (agitator, spirit), Tabu Zombie (trumpet), Motoharu (sax), Josei (piano), Akita Goldman (bass) and Midoryn (drums).

At its core, the group is about giving pulsating live performances. SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS combine the highest musicianship with the coolest of cool sounds and atmosphere. Their brand of jazz is rough around the edges, unadulterated entertainment and constantly kept at boiling point.

Each member brings his own unique talent and perspective. They originally met at a club event in Tokyo in 2001. The Tokyo club scene was dominated by DJs until SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS arrived, breaking the mold as live pioneers. Calling their music "DEATH JAZZ", they gained recognition for performing an original form of aggressive alternative jazz.

"We always felt that in the world of jazz, there was an unwritten rule that the musicians were to concentrate on their techniques and the audience were simply there to admire, like a transmitter/ receiver relationship. We wanted to break away from that and create exciting jazz with far more interaction between the players and the audience".

It did not take long for SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS to become one of the hottest new bands in Japan and becoming favorites of major festivals including Fuji Rock.

Their international breakthrough came when Gilles Peterson, the renowned British DJ, introduced the them through his Radio 1 show "WorldWide". In the summer of 2005, by invitation from Giles, the band traveled to the UK to perform on his program. The name spread further via the international jazz network and at the BBC World Wide Award later that year, SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS was awarded with the "John Peel Play More Jazz Award".

While continuing to perform in Japan, the band expanded their playing field performing in over 12 European countries and at major international festivals including Montreux and North Sea.

The band's album 'Pimp Master' was released in 2006 and available through Brownswood Recordings in the UK. 'PIMPOINT'is out now on Brownswood Recordings.

To find out more about Soil & "Pimp" click here to join the mailing list!! .. ..

Soil & "PIMP" Sessions live at KoKo, 9th July 2009.

Our new album PLANET PIMP will be released on the 1st of September! To order your copy click here or on the image below!


Also, the J.A.M. album Just A Maestro has now been released as a digital download! Download it by clicking here or by clicking on the image below!

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Member Since: 07/09/2007
Band Website: www.brownswoodrecordings.com
Band Members: Untitled Document

Akita Goldman: (Bass):

Josei : (piano, key):

Midorin: (drums:

Motoharu: (sax):

President aka Shacho: (agitator):

Tabu Zombie: (trumpet):


Sounds Like: Death Jazz

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Record Label: Brownswood Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

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J.A.M Album finally released on Brownswood Recordings!

J.A.M, the piano trio made up of members of SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS, has finally released their debut album on Brownswood Recordings. The album entitled "Just a Maestro" has been released as a digi...
Posted by on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:11:00 GMT

Ch-Check it out!

Hello everybody!First of all, thank you so much for all your kind comments and messages!! Its always appreciated!Second of all, you can now find som of our Japanese imports and brand new Soil & "P...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:16:00 GMT

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Very Limited Edition Death Jazz / Kswiss T Shirts

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J.A.M "Just a Maestro " Press Release

J.A.M profile: Three guys dinner jackets with masks of rabit, Chihuahua dog and Beagle dog&this strange jazz trio is the J.A.M, piano trio and consists of Josei (Piano & Keyboard), Akita Goldman (Bass...
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Later with Jools Holland

SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS debut appearance on Later with Jools Holland airs 2nd Feb 11.35 on BBC.
Posted by on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:28:00 GMT

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