<Kazufumi Miyazawa & JABATIDA2025>
Kazufumi Miyazawa (Vocal)
Shigeharu Sasago (Guitar)
Kiichiro Komobuchi (Bass)
Masami Hattori (Drums, Percussion)
Kenji Imafuku "HOOK" (Percussion)
Atsushi Suzuki (Piano)
Yuka Kido (Flute)

■ Profile
■ Kazufumi Miyazawa
Born in 1966 in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture. Debuted in 1989 as the vocalist of THE BOOM, and has released 14 albums with THE BOOM, seven solo albums, and two with the multinational band GANGA ZUMBA. During the THE BOOM era he developed a deep affinity for Brazilian music, performing concerts in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador. With GANGA ZUMBA, the multinational lineup pursues a fusion sound blending rock, Brazilian music, Latin music, reggae, etc. Also, with Shigeharu Sasago as leader, they formed Jabatida and have performed Brazilian classics such as Jobim and Ary Barroso. One of his signature songs, "Shima Uta" (Island Song), won three categories at an Argentine music award and remains beloved across a wide region. In 2024 he celebrated the 35th anniversary of his debut and released the album "~35~." As a writer, he has provided songs and lyrics for many artists, and he currently serves as an adjunct lecturer at Okinawa University of Arts.

■ Shigeharu Sasago
As the leader of Choro Club and Coco-Ya, he has released about 30 albums while also working in production, support, recording, and arranging. In 2021 he released his own instrumental collection "Plataforma." In 2023, he launched a new Okinawan-music-inspired unit Jus, and in 2025 released the second album "God's Melody." He regards himself less as a guitar player and more as a "sound organizer" whose base is his own playing.

■ Kiichiro Komobuchi
Born 1966 in Tokyo. Grew up in Hong Kong during childhood, and at 15 began playing bass under the influence of his music-loving parents. He began session work mainly in live houses, and after meeting one of the pioneers of Bossa Nova, Roberto Menescal, appeared at the 1997 Bossa Nova 40th Anniversary Concert "Gets Bossa Nova." He has contributed to numerous sessions and recordings with Sadao Watanabe's band, Koji Tamaki, Machiko Watanabe, and others, and today is active across various fields centered on Brazilian music, including jazz, fusion, Latin, R&B, pop, and flamenco.

■ Masami Hattori
Having pursued Brazilian groove for over 40 years. In addition to drums, percussion, and vocals, he also writes and composes, and produces. He performed at the Cannes Music Festival (1997), and his songs were broadcast on NHK BS "Okaasan to Issho." In 2012, his band MINASWING's album "MINERAL" won the Brazilian Press Award. In 2024 he held commemorative live performances for his 45th anniversary of Brazilian music and the 20th anniversary of "IlhaBranca," with Kazufumi Miyazawa appearing as a guest. He is currently active as a Brazilian-influenced percussionist, performing live, recording, and teaching.

■ Kenji Imafuku "HOOK"
Turned professional in 1980 by joining Toru Arima and No-Check-Bana. Later he studied in Brazil and Cuba, and from 1994 he was a supporting member of THE BOOM for 20 years, appearing twice on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen. He currently performs with GANGA ZUMBA and AFRO AMIGOS with great energy, and in live houses he often sings samba while playing percussion.

■ Atsushi Suzuki
Discovered Brazilian music while working as a pianist in a Latin group. He was especially drawn to samba and became deeply immersed. Through his percussion experience, he studied Brazilian rhythms intensively and is now active as a pianist specializing in Brazilian music, a relatively rare focus in Japan. As a composer, he has written numerous chamber pieces, piano concertos, commercial songs, and theme songs for radio programs. He loves making people laugh, and his parody music, built from his ideas, has a devoted fan base.

■ Yuka Kido
While studying at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, she began performing as a jazz/fusion musician. In 1989 she joined Lisa Ono’s band and awakened to Brazilian music. From 1992 to 1996 she spent long periods in Rio de Janeiro each year, recording multiple leader works. She has performed with Bossa Nova pioneers Johnny Alf, João Donato, Carlos Lyra, and Joyce Moreno. In Japan, besides leading her own band, she has performed with EPO, Kazufumi Miyazawa, and Kazumi Watanabe. Building on a foundation in Brazilian music and jazz, and drawing on international experience from Brussels, Brasília, and Boston, she continues to perform. In 2025 she releases "Brisa" (Briza).