There’s an art event held in Bricklane called Matsuri. It was made by three Japanese boys only their early twenties aimed of giving young artists the opportunity to show their works. Now it is going to be a massive crush between international artists. Jazztronik joined this event as special guest.

“I felt a good vibe, they express themselves, their youth and staff although I was really surprised there are so many Japanese. If they can think of their Japanese identity more not just follow foreigners, I think it will be great. We can’t be someone like black people because we are not. But If you can accept you are a Japanese and try getting some more from different culture I think it is interesting.”

Jazztronik doesn’t have fixed members but collaborate with various other musicians time by time. His new album “en:Code” he played with Japanese drums “Kodo”. It is already something in Europe.

“If it is a band with 5 members, you can get 5 different ideas and staff but I m not satisfied with those limits. I want to know more and more people. Jazztronik’s aim is to have sessions with many people.”

When I asked the reason why Jazztronik have such crush In Europe, he just shrugged and said he dunno. “Music should be like that, no border. Of course million hit pop songs are needed but if everybody does that there is no progress. I hope more and more Japanese artist play outside of Japan. I know it is pretty difficult though.”

Though saying so, passing through all the borders, he will travel Sweden Italy and so on leaving us behind with feeling not enough dances yet.

Jazztronik
Date: November 28th, 2005
Place: Jazz Cafe
Address: 5 Parkway, Comden Town, London NW1 7PG
https://www.jazztronik.com