Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ), commonly abbreviated by fans as Skapara or TSPO, is a Japanese Ska and Jazz band officially formed in 1988 by the percussionist Asa-Chang, and initially composed of over 10 veterans of Tokyo's underground scene. At the time, the band's sound was unlike that of any of its contemporaries in the then fledgling Japanese ska scene, and over the course of the past 21 years, their innovation has proved to have been very influential on Japanese music as a whole. Its sound, the product of the musical influences of its numerous members, is an eclectic mix of traditional ska, jazz, and rock. In the vein of many other more traditional ska acts, many of Skapara's songs are purely instrumental. Since its’ inception, the band has gone on several nationwide tours of Japan, and have toured extensively worldwide. They have collaborated with several vocalists outside of their band, including Shiina Ringo, Akira Kobayashi, Kyōko Koizumi, Schadaraparr, PUFFY and Tamio Okuda. They also performed the Japanese theme song to the PlayStation 2 game Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, entitled "BLACK JACK".
From Tokyo, Japan
Roles Group, Arrangements, Writer, Co-producer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played Dub, Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska, Ska-Punk
Other Genres Played Acid Jazz, Big Band, Blues, Breakbeat, Deep House, Disco, Downtempo, Drum n Bass, Electronic, Enka, Funk, Funk / Soul, Future Jazz, House, J-pop, Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Kayōkyoku, Latin, Latin Jazz, Musical, Pop, Pop Rock, Progressive House, Punk, Rock, Score, Soundtrack, Stage & Screen, Swing, Techno
Officials Website MySpace

Atsushi Yanaka

Roles: Musician, Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Saxophone, Words By
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Gamou

Roles: Musician, Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Hajime Omori

Roles: Musician, Percussion
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Kimiyoshi Nagoya

Roles: Musician, Trumpet
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Kin-Ichi Motegi

Roles: Musician, Vocals, Drums
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Masahiko Kitahara

Roles: Musician, Trombone
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Masayuki Hayashi

Roles: Vocals, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Guitar, Percussion, Saxophone, Writer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Rocksteady

Rui Sugimura

Roles: Vocals
Jamaican Genres Played: Ska

Takashi Kato

Roles: Musician, Guitar
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Tatsuyuki Aoki

Roles: Drums
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska

Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta

Roles: Musician, Toasting, Alto Saxophone, Guitar, Saxophone, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Toru Terashi

Roles: Guitar
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska

Tsuyoshi Kawakami

Roles: Musician, Bass Guitar
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

Yuichi Oki

Roles: Musician, Keyboards
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady

青い春のエチュード feat.長屋晴子 (緑黄色社会)

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Free Free Free

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring Lilas Ikuta

Music Video | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

遊戯みたいにGO

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Hammerhead

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

The Last Ninja (Movie Ver.)

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

The Last (Promo)

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Other | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Live Day

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video | Video Quality: 4| Audio Quality: 5

The Look of Love

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Live - Professional | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Mr.Children

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring 桜井和寿

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Oro

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Ska Mundo Ska

Performed By Desorden Público featuring Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Skaravan

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Live - Professional | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Stroke Of Fate

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video | Video Quality: 2| Audio Quality: 4

Suikinkutsu

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Live - Professional | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

追い越してく星 / TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 4| Audio Quality: 5

Tongues of Fire

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video | Video Quality: 2| Audio Quality: 4

Wake Up!

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Wake Up

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 4| Audio Quality: 5

サボタージュ

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra & Ali

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

ちえのわ

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring 峯田和伸

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

ツバメ

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 4| Audio Quality: 5

めでたしソング

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring ムロツヨシ

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

君にサチアレ

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video | Video Quality: 4| Audio Quality: 5

愛があるかい?

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ / めくれたオレンジ

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 4| Audio Quality: 5

東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ / 美しく燃える森

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

黄昏を遊ぶ猫

Performed By Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring 中納良恵

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

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