Q.A.S.B.

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"Q.A.S.B." is a Japanese funk/soul group formed in Tokyo in June 2005. Influenced by James Brown, the early works of Kool & The Gang, and Sly & The Family Stone etc., Q.A.S.B. presents both styles of music; danceable funky tunes and more mellow laid-back numbers. This original style, making them special from any other artists, will bring you back to the early 70's with an evergreen taste. With Amy A as their initial vocalist, works of their first stage reaches 10 seven-inch vinyl records and 3 albums (Q.A.S.B.～Q.A.S.B.Ⅲ), including tunes produced by DJ RYUHEI THE MAN: “The Mexican Part 1 & 2” (2012) and “Never Did I Stop Loving You” (2014).　Marking the 11th anniversary of the band, a.yu.mi. joined as their new vocalist in 2016, followed by 4 seven-inch vinyl releases in 2017 and 2018. Their 4th album “Thinking of You” (2018, 2019) has been highly evaluated by Yasuharu Konishi (Pizzicato Five), Shuya Okino (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE/ KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET), Yusuke Ogawa (universounds). Some selections from the album were republished as remix versions: "Get Down" by DJ KAWASAKI, and "Double Decker" by SHO DA SCOTTIE, congratulating 5th anniversary of HMV record shop Shibuya. Currently they are in the middle of the production of their 5th album. a.yu,mi.: Vocals Masamichi Ishikawa: Keyboards Ryo Yamaguchi : Guitar KOMIYA “kob” Masayuki: Bass Sachi Nakasaki: Drums Akito Sutou: Percussions Yuzo: Tenor Saxophone Makiko Sugiyama: Trombone Masayuki Echigobayashi: Trumpet