Formed in 2021 by original CASIOPEA members Tetsuo Sakurai (bass), Akira Jimbo (drums), and Minoru Mukaiya (keyboards), the group swept audiences from all walks of life—from longtime fans to younger listeners—into a whirlwind of wild enthusiasm.
In 2022, after building anticipation, they finally unveiled a thrilling new song with their signature fusion sound. Shooting to No. 1 on the iTunes Store Jazz Chart, they also embarked on a seven-stop hall tour with an outpouring of enthusiasm across the country.
In 2023, they released their first original album M.R.I_Mirai. Its title track, released in advance digitally, also soared to No. 1 on the jazz chart, and their third nationwide tour saw several sold-out dates.
In 2024, with an even more innovative sound, they released their second album Wild Guys in the Universe. The accompanying hall tour drew crowds on a scale far surpassing the previous one.
Then, in autumn 2025, they released their third album “Organic” feat. LA Strings, recorded in Los Angeles with legendary engineer Don Murray. The tour that followed also came to a close in a blaze of excitement.
In 2026, they took the stage overseas for the first time with performances in Taipei and Seoul, where wildly enthusiastic crowds proved their popularity had gone global. Their fourth album is set for release in autumn.
Tetsuo Sakurai /Bass
Mr. Sakurai was a member of "Casiopea" from 1976 to 1989, and of "JIMSAKU" from 1990 to 1998, and toured not only Japan but also over 20 countries worldwide. Since starting his solo career in 1999 he has been expanding his activity circle in Japan and abroad with his unique mix of warm and intense original songs and playstyle. Since his record debut in 1979, he has released 13 CDs as a solo artist, 35 as part of a band, 4 teaching manuals, 7 live DVDs and 1 documentary.
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Akira Jimbo /Drums
Mr. Jimbo is a top drummer that since his debut in 1980 as a member of "Casiopea" has been at the forefront in innovating the musical scene. In 2007 he was selected by Newsweek Magazine as one of "Top 100 most respected Japanese people worldwide". In January of 2023 he released his 33rd solo album "Saint Saint". He tours the whole country with his "Akira Jimbo oneman orchestra".
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Minoru Mukaiya /Keyboards
Mr. Mukaiya debuted with "Casiopea" in 1979 and was a member until 2012, when he started his solo career; he collaborates with many great artists inside and outside of Japan. In 2016 he shared the stage with Lee Ritenour, Nathan East, and Don Grusin; in 2018 he released "THE GAMES – East meets West 2018", an album recorded in LA with local legendary musicians. With the same members, he toured all of Japan to public acclaim.
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