Jazzistic Mix

Introduction

"I'm a Major Force fanatic. And File Next Level—all of my favorite music is here." This mix CD features Kenichiro Nishihara's jazzy interpretation, selected from the extensive File Records archive. From the classics that defined Tokyo club music to contemporary masterpieces, dance music that strikes a chord with jazz transcends genres, meticulously and boldly crafted into a single world. Distinguishing itself from jazzy hip-hop, this is a form of DJ mix you won't find in a club.

About the Artist

Kenichiro Nishihara Profile Composer, music selector, producer, trackmaker, and owner of the music label and production company "unprivate acoustics" (Unprivate Inc.) Since 1996, he has been selecting, composing, and producing music across a wide range of genres, primarily in the fashion industry. Following his albums "Humming Jazz" and "LIFE," he released his third album, "Illuminus," in 2012. He has demonstrated his talent in a wide range of projects, including the Folklove series, tie-ups with corporate brands, providing music for compilations, and producing artists. His jazzy, smooth sound, featuring piano, has garnered fans not only in Japan but around the world, with many of his releases reaching the charts. His project under the alias "ESNO" explores new musical possibilities beyond the bounds of genre, and in 2013 he released his latest single, "Yugure Parallelism feat. daoko," featuring high school girl rapper daoko. His light, pop-infused sound, foreshadowing the next generation of hip-hop, has garnered widespread support. In 2013, he launched his own label, "Jazcrafts," and plans to release even richer, more jazzy sounds in the future, based on the concept of "making music like a craft.