KOREKYOJINN (JP)

Formed in 1998 by Yoshida Tatsuya, Japan’s KOREKYOJINN (alternately spelled Korekyojin) is a progressive-jazz-rock band determined to redefine the polyrhythmic ensemble. The band’s name translates to “This Giant”, a sly pun inspired by THIS HEAT and GENTLE GIANT, two band’s the group draws inspiration from. In Japanese the word “kore” translates as “this”, while “kyojinn” is “giant”. While the style of KOREKYOJINN will be recognizable to fans of Yoshida Tatsuya’s other acts, the band has carved out a sound all its own. The trio dance on razors, are sharp as a tack – and their overwhelming ability jettisons them into the outer limits – where progressive rock and contemporary jazz collide into a breathtaking, futuristic, hard rock funk.

Tatsuya Yoshida - drums (Ruins alone, Koenji Hyakkei, Zeni Geva)
Natsuki Kido - guitar (Bondage Fruit, Salle Gavaux, Kiki Band)
Mitsuru Nasuno - bass (Altered States, Umbeltipo, Ground Zero)

Tatsuya Yoshida photo by Nicholas Lativy



CHARLES HAYWARD (UK)

Charles Hayward (born 1951) is an English drummer and was a founding member of the experimental rock group This Heat.

He also played with Mal Dean's Amazing Band, Radar Favourites, Dolphin Logic, and gigged and recorded with old schoolfriend and "Pooh and the Ostrich Feather" member Phil Manzanera in the group Quiet Sun project as well as a short stint with Gong. On one occasion he also played drums for the anarchist punk band Crass.

Charles Hayward will perform a solo piano piece.

Charles Haywood, Jan 2012, Gothenburg from Mateusz Pozar on Vimeo.