KOREKYOJINN (JP)

After a successful night with Charles Hayward at Oto last year, they're back for European tour again, SERVICE MINDED are proud to have them back, and this time they will perform their much talked about "YES medley"!

Formed in 1998 by Yoshida Tatsuya, who has been cited by John Zorn as “[the] indisputable master drummer of the Japanese underground”, Korekyojinn 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. The Japanese word 'kore' translates as 'this', while 'kyojinn' means 'giant'.

While the style of Korekyojinn may 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.

KOREKYOJINN is an All-Star ensemble, with some of the greatest talents from Tokyo’s fervent progressive/avant rock scene:

Drummer Yoshida Tatsuya founded RUINS and KOENJI HYAKKEI. He is a member of KK NULL's ZENI GEVA. He has also performed with ACID MOTHERS GONG, SAMLA MAMMAS MANNA, John Zorn's PAIN KILLER and many more.

Kido Natsuki is leader and guitarist of the cult prog rock band BONDAGE FRUIT, and member of progressive tango band SALLE GAVEAU. He has recorded as BLACK STAGE with KEIJI HAINO.

Bassist Nasuno Mitsuru completes the trio. Nasuno is known from his work with GROUND ZERO, progressive rock outfit UNBELTIPO and the highly acclaimed ALTERED STATES.





DRUMM CHIMP (UK)

Drumm Chimp (a.k.a. Hamilton Industry) released his first album, the droney and psychedelic ‘Retro Nebulizer’ in 2006 on the Unlabel label. The second Drumm Chimp album is due to be released later this year.

As a drummer, Hamilton is a member of Part Chimp, Die Munch Machine, Shit and Shine and the Notorious Hi-Fi Killers.