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Casiopea

Casiopea was a Japanese jazz fusion band that was formed in 1976 by guitarist Issei Noro and bassist Tetsuo Sakurai. In 1977, keyboardist Minoru Mukaiya and drummer Takashi Sasaki joined the group. The group debuted with the album Casiopea in 1979, featuring Randy Brecker and Michael Brecker as guest musicians. In 1980, Takashi was replaced by Akira Jimbo. Casiopea has released over 30 albums to date in both Japan and the United States. The album Eyes of the Mind was released in the United States in 1981. They then released the album Mint Jams in 1982, followed by Four by Four the same year, which was a collaborative album with some members of Fourplay, including Lee Ritenour, Harvey Mason, Nathan East and Don Grusin

Fernando Molinari, Lyle Workman, Joel Sena, Casiopea, Luis Banks, Billy Cobham, Steve Hunt-Tim Miller

by Len Davis
July 5, 2026

We kick off with outstanding Brazilian bassist Fernando Molinari, taking us to some interesting places, guitarist Lyle Workman dazzles with his guitar work and Melbourne saxophonist Joel Sena presents some progressive Fusion. Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana is back with a new single, and Italian drummer Marco Cirgliano with some rock fusion. Croation award winning guitarist Ivan ...

Lyle Workman, Joel Sena, Casiopea, simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers, Virgil Donati

by Len Davis
June 21, 2026

We open the program with new music from Mumbai pianist Luiz Banks, delivering a taste of his trademark jazz fusion style, followed by the legendary Japanese band Casiopea and an exciting live recording. Guitarist Lyle Workman is up next, along with Melbourne Saxophonist Joel Sena and his latest fusion release. Venezuelan pianist Manuel Gamez teams up ...

True Blue

By Casiopea

Label: Hats Unlimited Co. Ltd.
Released: 2025
Track listing: Sky So High, The Light From Future, Destinations, Zero Point Field, Time Flies By, Miracles Happen, Caravel, New Directions, Eagle Fly Around, Dedication

New music with Chronojazz, Mr Motaba, Marl Lettieri, Casiopea, Ghost Rhythms and more

by Len Davis
September 28, 2025

Today on Bitches Brew Radio--direct from Melbourne, Australia--we're serving up a full lineup of brand-new global releases in the world of progressive jazz, fusion, and beyond. We kick things off with Chronojazz, the latest from London-based guitarist Ross Lardner, whose Holdsworth-inspired phrasing sets the tone for a night of sonic exploration. From Germany, Yuval Ron brings ...

New Music from Lorenzo Feliciati, Barend Tromp, T Square, Casiopea, Curtis Nowosad and Henrique Mota

by Len Davis
July 13, 2025

This Week in Fusion & Jazz-Rock: Global Grooves and Bass-Driven Brilliance We're diving into some exciting new music from across the globe, starting with fresh releases from Italian bassist Lorenzo Feliciati and Dutch odd tempo groove master Barend Tromp. From Japan, we've got vibrant new tracks from jazz-fusion legends T-Square and Casiopea keeping the genre alive ...

Bassist Barend Tromp, Stephan Thelen, Cornelius Claudio, Usein Bekirov, Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve

by Len Davis
June 29, 2025

We're featuring new music from Swiss Guitarist Stephan Thelen, bringing his signature minimalistic grooves, and Netherlands bassist Barend Tromp, known for his mastery of odd time signatures, in collaboration with Trey Gunn. Also joining the lineup are Ukranian pianist Usein Bekirov and German pianist Cornelius Claudio Kreusch, paired with top-tier bassist James Genus. From Japan we ...

Bassist Barend Tromp, Stephan Thelen, Cornelius Claudio, Usein Bekirov, Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve

by Len Davis
June 27, 2025

We're featuring new music from Swiss Guitarist Stephan Thelen, bringing his signature minimalistic grooves, and Netherlands bassist Barend Tromp, known for his mastery of odd time signatures, in collaboration with Trey Gunn. Also joining the lineup are Ukranian pianist Usein Bekirov and German pianist Cornelius Claudio Kreusch, paired with top-tier bassist James Genus. From Japan we ...

New music from Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve Stephan Thelen, Usein Bekirov, Max Walker more '90s music

by Len Davis
June 22, 2025

We dive into fresh Japanese fusion with Kyoto's Jizue and Dezolve originally formed by Akira Jimbo and Tetsuo Sakurai after their departure from Casiopea. From Zurich guitarist Stephan Thelen brings minimalist textures, while Ukrainian pianist Usein Bekirov teams up with Frank Gambale on his latest release. From LA, Seattle-born guitarist Max Walker delivers rocky fusion. Italian ...

Melbourne bands The Outernet and Synchronicity, Steve Hunt-Tim Miller and Simon Phillips Protocol

by Len Davis
March 30, 2025

A focus on Melbourne bands to begin with, fusion from The Outernet, led by keyboard wizard Phil Turcio, Melbourne guitarist Jack Pantazis, with the band Synchronicity and Brazilian guitarist Mello Jr. Polish band Fusion Generation Project, Hungarian band Djabe, Anthony Papamichael, with Simon Phillips and Jimmy Haslip. Frank Gambale with The Haas Company, And Steve Hunt ...