Originally conceived as the jazzmans surrender to the hip-hop beat, Kobayashis sounds have developed into an amalgamation of electronica, jazz, hip-hop and orchestral undertones. Formed at the crack of the new millennium, this seven-headed monster wasted little time infiltrating Montreals musical underground, and then setting its sights on the rest of the country. With a musical style set to satisfy the energetic hot-stepper, the head-bopping groove aficionado and the cerebral shadow-lurking jazz musician alike, it is fitting that Kobayashi has been blessed with a loyal and growing fan base.
Highlights of the bands four-year existence include sharing the stage with acid jazz pioneers Digable Planets and DJ Greyboy, Juno Award winning band Metalwood and Blue Note recording artist Karl Denson. Years of diligence on the scene culminated with performances at the 2003 and 2005 Montreal International Jazz Festival in front of thousands of delighted spectators, and showcases at Canadian Music Week and NXNE in Toronto.
After two critically acclaimed EPs, the latter titled The Night We Took the City, Kobayashi launched their first full length effort, Strange Lights and Resolutions, in front of a sold out crowd at the Cabaret de Montreal in May 2005. Following the albums enthusiastic reception by both fans and critics alike, the band took their music to the people in the summer of 2006.
After this summers cross-Canada tour which included shows in all of Canadas major cities from Victoria, BC to Trois-Rivières, Québec;
Kobayashi have split up and have no plans to play a final show in the immediate future.
Thank you for all the support.
