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TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA (casually called 'SKA-PARA' or 'TSPO') arrived on the scene in 1989, with analog 12-inch vinyl. They made a debut to the major scene in 1990 with the album "SKA-PARA TOUJOU" (meaning 'Here comes SKA-PARA!'). They are one of the leading super live bands giving all of its energy to hyper and upper sound with chivalrous ska rhythm.
Since their debut they had led and stimulated the Japanese music scene. They have relea-sed 7 original albums, and performed more than 700 gigs in Japan and abroad. Their tough live performance embodies both tight professionalism and brave indie-ism.
Also being not only a bunch of musicians but also keeping busy as DJ, they are releasing many dance floor corresponding sounds through the label called "JUSTA RECORDS",
SKA-PARA's founding label.
In 2000 their album 'Full-Tension Beaters' has been released by Avex in Japan and by Gro-ver Records (GRO-CD/-LP 046) in Europe. Also, for the first time ever TSPO toured Benelux and Germany. Since then the band has toured permanently (e.g. SKATALITES invited them to join their US Tour!) and produced two new albums. "High Numbers" will be released soon in Japan.
One thing's for certain: you'll never forget their amazing shows...
TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA are:
NARGO - trumpet
Masahiko Kitahara - trombone
Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta - alto sax/ agitate man
GAMO - tenor sax
Atsushi Yanaka - baritone sax
Yuichi Oki - keyboards
Tsuyoshi Kawakami - bass
Takashi Kato - guitars
Hajime Ohmori - percussions
Kin-ichi Motegi - drums
Discography (albums):
High Numbers (2003)
Stompin' on Down Beat Alley (2002)
Full Tension Beaters (2000) Grover Records
Arkestra (1998)
Tokyo Strut (1996)
Grand Prix (1995)
Fantasia (1994)
Pioneers (1993)
World Famous (1999)
Skapara Toujou (1990)
07.04.2003
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