DJ/クリエイティヴ・ディレクター/執筆家/世界唯一の選曲評論家。Tokyo
Crossover/Jazz Festivalの発起人。そして開店以来19年で70万人の動員を誇 る渋谷の老舗クラブ、The
Roomのプロデューサーでもある。
Kyoto Jazz Massive名義でリリースした「ECLIPSE」は、英国国営放送BBCラジオZUBBチャートで3週連続No.1の座を獲得。
アルバム「Spirit Of The Sun」(COMPOST RECORDS)で全世界デビュー。音楽プロデューサーとして、MONDO
GROSSO、MONDAY満ちる、DJ KAWASAKI、SLEEP WALKER、吉澤はじめ、JOYRIDE、ROOT
SOULの海外デビューを次々と手掛けて来たが、関わったアルバムの総セールスは400万枚を超えている。
この5年間で世界30ヶ国120都市に招聘されただけでなく、CNNやBILLBOARD等でも取り上げられる、本当の意味で世界標準をクリアできる数少ない日本人DJの一人。
2005年には世界初の選曲ガイドブック『DJ 選曲術』を発表し執筆家としても注目を集める。
最近では、音楽で空間の価値を変える"サウンド・ブランディング"の第一人者として、映画館、ホテル、銀行、空港の音楽設計を手掛ける。
2011年、2枚目のソロ・アルバム「Destiny」が遂に完成。現在、3冊目の書籍を執筆中。そして、KYOTO
JAZZ MASSIVEニュー・アルバム、レコーディング中。
DJ / Creative director of KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE and of TOKYO
CROSSOVER/JAZZ FESTIVAL.
Since forming "KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE" as a DJ unit in the
beginning of 90's, they have built up the Crossover/Jazz
Music scene in Japan, and have successful careers overseas.
In 2000 KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE signed to COMPOST RECORDS in
Germany and released their first single "ECLIPSE /SILENT
MESSENGER" from the label. After it’s release, the track
made number one in the BBC RADIO ONE ZUBB CHART and was
highly acclaimed worldwide. In the same year, they released
their second single "SUBSTREAM" which was also met with
praise.
In 2002 they released their much awaited first album "SPIRIT
OF THE SUN" worldwide. The album was a success and is
still today one of the most inspirational works to many
DJs in the Crossover/Jazz scene.
In 2006 Shuya Okino released his first solo album "UNITED
LEGENDS". He invited ten vocalists and ten producers to
contribute to the album for which he composed all tracks.
This album is remarkable as it was made by only communicating
using Email, this unprecedented technique of making music
has made it of special interest to the music scene.
One of his most important works as a music selector is
a compilation CD for the stylish design hotel "CLASKA"
in Meguro, Tokyo.
Another side of Shuya Okino’s career is as a music writer.
He has written a book and is currently working on another
on the subject of DJing in the Club Jazz scene. His first
book was published in 2005 and is in it’s fourth published
edition.
Shuya Okino appeared on iTunes CELEBRITY PLAYLIST and
was the first Japanese artist ever to achieve this. He
has also selected music for NIKE+iPod and recently produced
music for RISONA BANK in TOKYO MID TOWN, Tokyo.
As a DJ, Shuya Okino regularly tours Japan and worldwide.
He has played a number of times throughout Europe and
America. DJing at THE JAZZ CAFE and NOTTINGHILL ART’S
CLUB, London, A.P.T, New York, SOUTHPORT WEEKENDER JAZZ
FESTIVAL, FUTURE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Croatia to name a few.
Shuya Okino continues to be an important figure in the
Crossover/Jazz scene worldwide and his work is influential
and inspirational to many members of the club music world.
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