Jazz / World Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz
Alex Brown Vocals (Background)
Allen Sides Engineer
Augie Johnson Vocals (Background)
Barbara Long Vocals
Bill Inglot Digital Remastering
Carolyn Dennis Vocals (Background)
Dan Kuramoto Saxophone, Percussion, Vocals, Flute
Dane Matsumura Bass
Danny Yamamoto Drums, Percussion
Dean Cortez Bass
Don Kuramoto Keyboards, Wind, Vocals
Donna Fein Vocals (Background)
Hank Sanicola Engineer
Jazzbo Kaufman Engineer
Jess Acuna Percussion, Vocals
Jim Gilstrap Vocals (Background)
Johnny Mori Drums, Percussion
Jon Joyce Vocals (Background)
June Kuramoto Vocals, Koto
Ken Perry Digital Remastering
Larkin Arnold Executive Producer
Mark Ettel Engineer
Marlena Jeter Vocals (Background)
Merry Greene Vocals (Background)
Michael Evans Engineer
Miki Howard Vocals (Background)
Pat Murphy Conga
Peter Hata Guitar
Richard Mathews Synthesizer, Vocals, Keyboards
Richard Page Vocals (Background)
Teri Kusumoto Vocals, Percussion
Vince Charles Tympani [Timpani], Drums (Steel)
Wayne Henderson Producer
Wishful Thinking Main Performer
Zedric Turnbough Vocals (Background)
Hiroshima
Active Decades: '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: 1974 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz
Styles: World Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz
Hiroshima, a group whose music falls between R&B, pop, world music, and jazz, has long had its own niche. The band integrates traditional Japanese instruments into their musical blend and has generally been both commercial and creative within its genre. Hiroshima's founding members are keyboardist Dan Kuramoto (who also played shakuhachi), June Okida Kuramoto on koto (a key part of the group's sound), Johnny Mori on taiko drums, and Danny Yamamoto on drums, percussion, and taiko. Other additions include keyboardist Kimo Cornwell, bassist Dean Cortez, and singer Teri Koide (who was later succeeded by Kimaya Seward). Some of the musicians were descendants of Japanese Americans held in U.S. detention camps during World War II. Beginning with the band's self-titled 1979 debut, Hiroshima has recorded a series of best-selling albums for Arista, Epic, and Qwest, and although they have evolved over time (moving further away from jazz), they have managed to not only retain but increase their popularity. Since 2000, the band has released a handful of albums including The Bridge in 2003, Spirit of the Season in 2004, Obon in 2005, and Little Tokyo in 2007.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
