Music is a great medium and it works in ways we cannot always perceive except to our inner souls. Peace with you and glad we both connected on this ehperial plane!
Yeah... I joined the 75 club 16 days ago. And "tight" is indeed the right word. I was sent a link to TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI five hours ago. Five hours of joy 😊 ~
None of you were even alive when the first was originally recorded yet it sounds like you were born to play it with perfection. I hope you always play with the same passion that that you have now.
So their set consisted of covers of Tower of Power, Thelonious Monk and Weather report. That is an ambitious set list and they completely got it down and did the most important thing, they added their own style and flavor to those elemental jazz fusion favorites, giving us a new appreciation for the music and the entire experience. Well done ladies, very well done.
Who'd thought that a bunch of mild-mannered Tokyo girls would have funk down pat? Well, I guess expectations are there to be broken and remade. Fantastic groove, and some nice melodies to boot. Lovin' it!
This comment is for Rina. Have you ever heard of James Jamison who was considered one of the greatest bass players of all? Well he played bass on “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye. Jamison, one of the best
All of the ladies named an important influence in their own music lives, but it does touch the heart to hear that the lovely Karen Carpenter is still being appreciated by new generations around the world. Also I don't know when I have ever seen anyone play their kit with such obvious joy as MiMi does.
This is a nice session. Emi is amazing on the keyboard. I like the bass player Rina and of course the fantastic drummer Mimi. Music arrangements and the sound is really good. I love listening to you ladies playing, it’s really inspirational. ❤🙏
Mimi the drummer is just outstanding. Along with the bass player and the keyboard player. Take this as a compliment I feel that something in your music reminds me of the very first journey albums that were all instrumental. Reminds me of Greg Raleigh Ross Valerie and the incredible original drummer of journey. Only this man is really good. I don't know what it is maybe it's something with culture or something that Japanese women are just absolutely incredible when they play their instruments they are really keen on music even more so than a lot of other cultures I mean they are just it's like second nature to them I've seen some of your marching bands and shimmy Shawn girls and you have such a variety of music and places like Japan. They even have heavy metal. And jazz and surf guitar music is just there's nothing that they can't do. And that is the really good discipline of knowing your notes it's just amazing. There are many good women musicians and many other different countries too although it seems like there's nothing in music that Japanese women can't do they are amazing
''Wow'' is a serious understatement...............so is ''incredible talent''......as for me, i too have just discovered this band at the age of 60. Just love it . Better late than never, i guess??!!
All three musicians appear naturally talented but I reckon they've worked hard to get to this high quality level. MiMi's drumming is a highlight esp the fills at 23:30 - absolutely superb. Reminded me of Steve Gadd -- yes, that good. Many thanks Emi, Rina and MiMi!
@@kevindunlap5525 That would be a personal opinion. Steve isn't the greatest drummer in the world. Sorry, and theft will be a lot more that comes behind him. Mimi is in the same category as Steve - one of the greatest.
You are by far one of the top bands on here. As a Musician myself i find you to be so talented and very soulful playing with so much love for the music that its felt by the listeners. I eagerly await a to at some point to the U.S as I would not miss it for anything. Keep up the good work, your passion shines through your music.
There have been and still are so many fantastic trios still out there playing the classic stuff and adding new flavor. I just saw a trio consisting of just keys, electric bass and a vocalist. I was floored by how good their entire set was.
Mimi, it may be painful (as you say) to work so hard/diligently at this, but, the outcome/final project is absolutely breathtaking and we love you all!!!!!
Just love this group. MiMi your awesome from one drummer to another. When I saw you pick up the brushes I couldn't believe it, most young drummers don't know what those are for. I love your style.
Watasiwa nihon ni mitai ✌️ hontoni Arigato gojaimasu ✌️🙏✌️ By now feel like myself in Japan unless myself far away ✌️just feeling thank you very much for the band had a wonderful time listening 👍 great👍 Welcome to Nepal ✌️🇳🇵✌️ Love Tokyo as well as Japan 🇯🇵✌️✌️ Love to travel and listening music 😎
I can't find the words to express what I feel inside me while listening your playing! Your band is most nice, I seen and listen ever! Thank you! You are THE BEST! Your music is amazing, you are amazing! Wish you be on stile and be so smiled like now!
Now this is the TGJ that I am used to and love. It is good when you have supporting musicians, but I love it even more when it is just the 3 jamming out. Loved this and will watch again and again
I've been on a Japanese Jazz kick the last few months and your music finally came up in the UA-cam algorithm. Just fantastic! Love the Lonnie Liston Smith right out of the gate!
This was written and composed by the bands original bassist, Juna Serita. Two plus years ago I started seeing The Princess of Funk in my recommendations and decided to watch it one night and got hooked on Juna. The drummer in the video is MiMi and you'll on occasion see the sax player, Harumo and the guitar player, Takoyaki playing with the band.
This video shows the full potential of the band. Emy, excellent on keyboards. MiMi, what a performance on drums - creativ and powerful. And, i like her humor. Don't forget Rina. Regards from Germany.
I was listening to Lonnie Liston's Smith's Expansions in the car yesterday. That bassline is unmistakable. A very adventurous set list. I really like both incarnations of this group. Japan must have some great music schools. I likes me some Mimi!
From San Francisco with love. I only recently discovered these amazing ladies, but I love their music. These 3 are the heart but I love all their collaborations. Bravo
Awesome set ladies! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏😊👍 The only bad thing about TGJ is I can't help but play my bass after listening to MiMi's drum grooves..and it is 0530, waking the neighbors..🤣
Just a great big thank you from an older guy. I listen often and I'm always appreciative of what fine musicians you are. Jazz funk is happy music. You keep playing and I'll keep listening. Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu
Being on time and correct are crafts of the trade for session musicians. TGJ really puts together a beautiful sound. So much soul. I'm in their groove every beat. Mesmerizing. Always a tick of sadness when they end. Luckily, in these special sessions, they talk to us and reveal a little of what kind of people they are. Good people. There are only a few things more enjoyable, in life, than being around good people and good music. Cheers TGJ ... Happy to be a fan.
I’m totally impressed 🥰. I’ve listened to this lp over and over and as a retired professional jazz singer and recording artist,I can not stop wanting to jam with them. Maybe in future 🎤👍 ingram washington (USA) Bought album on Amazon...luv you all and digging on the bass sounds.....🎼keep the music alive 🎤
They ARE formally session musicians with their studies behind them! 👍Really interesting to visit their website and look at their influences! The future is Japan. 😊
You ladies are one of the best bands I have ever heard. Your music is so tight , Im 75 years old and listening to you I feel 20 again . Thank you ,
Music is a great medium and it works in ways we cannot always perceive except to our inner souls. Peace with you and glad we both connected on this ehperial plane!
Yeah... I joined the 75 club 16 days ago.
And "tight" is indeed the right word.
I was sent a link to TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI five hours ago.
Five hours of joy 😊
~
Amen to that 💯% Hallelujah 🔥🔥✨✨
You boys let a young man in here, I just turned 68 & im loving this
I'll be 60 in July. I couldn't agree more! 😎✌️❤️
Kadınların başaramayacağı hiç bir şey yok. Müthişsiniz .
None of you were even alive when the first was originally recorded yet it sounds like you were born to play it with perfection. I hope you always play with the same passion that that you have now.
トウキョウは世界一センスに溢れた都市ですね。頑張れ💞
All Stars, all the time, spanning lines, scores, Musical sprees!
I like the fact that Mimi is a fan of Karen Caroenter.
So their set consisted of covers of Tower of Power, Thelonious Monk and Weather report.
That is an ambitious set list and they completely got it down and did the most important thing, they added their own style and flavor to those elemental jazz fusion favorites, giving us a new appreciation for the music and the entire experience.
Well done ladies, very well done.
Hope to jam with you all in Singapore one day! I award you all the best groove band 2023
Who'd thought that a bunch of mild-mannered Tokyo girls would have funk down pat? Well, I guess expectations are there to be broken and remade. Fantastic groove, and some nice melodies to boot. Lovin' it!
This comment is for Rina. Have you ever heard of James Jamison who was considered one of the greatest bass players of all? Well he played bass on “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye. Jamison, one of the best
The drummer rules.
William White really i can't stop watching
Rina is gorgeous.
When talent is combined with beauty, I was enchanted by these girls.
I've been enchanted for a couple of years.
Mimi, I have daughter named Mimi. But you, you Mimi are probably the best drummer I have heard since the great Buddy Miles
MiMi is the bomb
She sure is!
The fact that MiMi likes Karen Carpenter... wow the best recognize the best!
All of the ladies named an important influence in their own music lives, but it does touch the heart to hear that the lovely Karen Carpenter is still being appreciated by new generations around the world.
Also I don't know when I have ever seen anyone play their kit with such obvious joy as MiMi does.
great band and MiMi is one of the best drummers on the planet
Definitely!
見た目からは想像出来ないグルーヴ感｡
それぞれみんなすごい｡
かなりかっこいい！
This is a nice session. Emi is amazing on the keyboard. I like the bass player Rina and of course the fantastic drummer Mimi. Music arrangements and the sound is really good. I love listening to you ladies playing, it’s really inspirational. ❤🙏
My new favorite band.
Mimi the drummer is just outstanding. Along with the bass player and the keyboard player. Take this as a compliment I feel that something in your music reminds me of the very first journey albums that were all instrumental. Reminds me of Greg Raleigh Ross Valerie and the incredible original drummer of journey. Only this man is really good. I don't know what it is maybe it's something with culture or something that Japanese women are just absolutely incredible when they play their instruments they are really keen on music even more so than a lot of other cultures I mean they are just it's like second nature to them I've seen some of your marching bands and shimmy Shawn girls and you have such a variety of music and places like Japan. They even have heavy metal. And jazz and surf guitar music is just there's nothing that they can't do. And that is the really good discipline of knowing your notes it's just amazing. There are many good women musicians and many other different countries too although it seems like there's nothing in music that Japanese women can't do they are amazing
Mimi......rocks. 💯🔥💥✌️
Mimi is more than just a pretty drummer. She can SING!!
😊V
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I just discovered these ladies and all I can say is, WOW!!. Incredible talent.
''Wow'' is a serious understatement...............so is ''incredible talent''......as for me, i too have just discovered this band at the age of 60. Just love it . Better late than never, i guess??!!
And now you’re hooked
Resurrection of the old and dead with tight Jazz. You go girls you go. haha🥳👌👍
I can't stop watching this stuff since I discovered it last week. They're just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same here! discovered them three days ago and have been listening to all of their performances. What a dope band !
@@athena7071 Me too It´s crazy, I am back to music
@@athena7071 Dooped no, Dope possibly, Herbs alright by me!
Ditto
素晴らしい演奏ですね🎉ドラムのミミさんからきました。またブラスタとは一味違う、すばらしさがありますね🤗
RINA 😻😻😻
Mimi is the greatest
All three musicians appear naturally talented but I reckon they've worked hard to get to this high quality level. MiMi's drumming is a highlight esp the fills at 23:30 - absolutely superb. Reminded me of Steve Gadd -- yes, that good. Many thanks Emi, Rina and MiMi!
A slight bit of a reach, but she is definitely worthy of more accolades than she receives! Love her.
@@kevindunlap5525 That would be a personal opinion. Steve isn't the greatest drummer in the world. Sorry, and theft will be a lot more that comes behind him. Mimi is in the same category as Steve - one of the greatest.
26:03 Tokyo Groove!
Your new bass player does a beautiful job!
Seems like a Nice group of Ladies
I keep returning to this video. You're just the best.
watching and enjoying your music guys every other day from saudi arabia
You are by far one of the top bands on here. As a Musician myself i find you to be so talented and very soulful playing with so much love for the music that its felt by the listeners. I eagerly await a to at some point to the U.S as I would not miss it for anything. Keep up the good work, your passion shines through your music.
It's beautiful to see these young ladies proving how universal, jazz-funk fusion has become.
Spreading across the world and generations.
thank you all for this refreshing experience...your skills and charms are plenty...🤩💗💓💥
The drummer has the speed of BUDDY RICH
It is amazing how big a sound you get from just a trio! That takes a lot of skill!
There have been and still are so many fantastic trios still out there playing the classic stuff and adding new flavor.
I just saw a trio consisting of just keys, electric bass and a vocalist. I was floored by how good their entire set was.
MiMi is just perfect.
These incredible ladies are the best band I've heard in a VERY long time!!
Music to wash your Dishes by!
What a frickin’ great band!
At first I'm like, all girl Japanese funk band? Seriously? Then I'm like, hell yeah! You guys got the funk! I'm your newest fan!
23:36 that drum solo during the 7/8 was killer. Just a joy to listen to!!
素晴らしいグルーブ
もっと早く知りたかった、コロナが終わったらライブに行きたい
You ladies make some very good bands look like amateur's, stay tight, cant wait to hear more!
WHAT TALENT THESE GIRLS OVERFLOW, MY GOD, INCREDIBLE!!
Mimi, it may be painful (as you say) to work so hard/diligently at this, but, the outcome/final project is absolutely breathtaking and we love you all!!!!!
How refreshing, no tattoos, piercings, just beautiful talented women making wonderful music. Much love from Lake of the Ozarks USA.
WOW I LOVE IT FANTASTIC THE LADY ON KEYBOARD I THINK IM IN LOVE AGAIN
I love RIna's finger style. Juna had a great slap style but Rina has much talent
What's not to love about this? Very talented and beautiful ladysMimi rocks the percussion
It`s both earcandy and eyecandy..can`t stop watching over and over again..cheers from Finland!
Just love this group. MiMi your awesome from one drummer to another. When I saw you pick up the brushes I couldn't believe it, most young drummers don't know what those are for. I love your style.
Top of the jazz pops. Awesome expansions Lonnie Liston Smith yes please. Xxx
I miss these ladies. Where have they gone?😢
Outstanding, Stunning, WOW, WOW, WOW!
Respect! Enjoyed 100% Congrats to you Ladies
Three incredible musicians.
I know they are serious (and excellent) musicians, but they are SO CUTE!
Watasiwa nihon ni mitai ✌️ hontoni
Arigato gojaimasu ✌️🙏✌️
By now feel like myself in Japan unless myself far away ✌️just feeling thank you very much for the band had a wonderful time listening 👍 great👍
Welcome to Nepal ✌️🇳🇵✌️
Love Tokyo as well as Japan 🇯🇵✌️✌️
Love to travel and listening music 😎
I've been listening to these ladies for a few months now and I find them to be the BEST FEMALE GROUP IN JAZZ ACCORDING TO MY STANDARDS
Have you heard The Jazz Avengers yet?
Fantantic ladies!!! Congratulations!
Superior recordings and now an updated look... outstanding!
🎼 🎶 These ladies are so talented and play great compositions of the masters. I could listen to their music all day. 🎵
Oh wow!! Nice rendition of a Lonnie Liston Smith song.
I’m in heaven....🥰
Thank you ladies. Another groovin’ sound
These girls are banging out some tunes.
Wow !!!
Absolutely love it
Je suis follement amoureux de la bassiste !!!!! ♥♥ .... Kiss from France ! ;)
Pretty and extremely talented!!
I can't find the words to express what I feel inside me while listening your playing! Your band is most nice, I seen and listen ever!
Thank you! You are THE BEST!
Your music is amazing, you are amazing!
Wish you be on stile and be so smiled like now!
The words to describe how we all feel are found in their intriguing and inspiring dialog between songs.
AWESOME Lady. SO talented. Wow... 👍 👌 👍 👌 👍 👌 👍 👌 👍
You young ladies are totally captivating!!!!!!!!!!!
Weather Report will do!
Now this is the TGJ that I am used to and love. It is good when you have supporting musicians, but I love it even more when it is just the 3 jamming out. Loved this and will watch again and again
Beautiful rendition of Lonnie Liston Smith's "Expansions" 🔥
This is musical mirepoix...keyboard, base, & drums...the perfect jazz combo!
I've been on a Japanese Jazz kick the last few months and your music finally came up in the UA-cam algorithm. Just fantastic! Love the Lonnie Liston Smith right out of the gate!
This was written and composed by the bands original bassist, Juna Serita. Two plus years ago I started seeing The Princess of Funk in my recommendations and decided to watch it one night and got hooked on Juna. The drummer in the video is MiMi and you'll on occasion see the sax player, Harumo and the guitar player, Takoyaki playing with the band.
I love the videography on this! I really enjoy watching their hands as they make their magic
This video shows the full potential of the band. Emy, excellent on keyboards. MiMi, what a performance on drums - creativ and powerful. And, i like her humor. Don't forget Rina. Regards from Germany.
皆さんそれぞれが自分の楽器に対して愛情と親密さを持っており、それによって完璧な同期が完璧なメロディーを形成しているのがわかります。おめでとうございます! 😍😍😍😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️
I was listening to Lonnie Liston's Smith's Expansions in the car yesterday. That bassline is unmistakable. A very adventurous set list. I really like both incarnations of this group. Japan must have some great music schools. I likes me some Mimi!
From San Francisco with love. I only recently discovered these amazing ladies, but I love their music. These 3 are the heart but I love all their collaborations. Bravo
Awesome set ladies! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏😊👍 The only bad thing about TGJ is I can't help but play my bass after listening to MiMi's drum grooves..and it is 0530, waking the neighbors..🤣
Just a great big thank you from an older guy. I listen often and I'm always appreciative of what fine musicians you are. Jazz funk is happy music. You keep playing and I'll keep listening. Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu
Bonsoir
Emie, Mimi
Olivier France, thanks, merci.
Kelvin from South Africa Cape Town Awesome ❤
Please come to the States...NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC.
Mimi you make my Day sunny if i see your smile while you play and sing
Being on time and correct are crafts of the trade for session musicians. TGJ really puts together a beautiful sound. So much soul. I'm in their groove every beat. Mesmerizing. Always a tick of sadness when they end. Luckily, in these special sessions, they talk to us and reveal a little of what kind of people they are. Good people. There are only a few things more enjoyable, in life, than being around good people and good music. Cheers TGJ ... Happy to be a fan.
I love you guys. Female jazz musicians are rare.
An amazing trio of musicians. Glad l discovered them just 2 days ago
Awesome music
Amazing talent! I enjoyed listening to all of you talk about TGJ.
Amo o som de vocês uma harmonia de acordes impressionante a parabéns Celso batera de Amambai MS Brasil 🇧🇷🤘🤘🤘🤘
Awesome music, my kind of Jazz. Discovered it on FB. Excellent drumming ..yes.
I’m totally impressed 🥰. I’ve listened to this lp over and over and as a retired professional jazz singer and recording artist,I can not stop wanting to jam with them. Maybe in future 🎤👍 ingram washington (USA)
Bought album on Amazon...luv you all and digging on the bass sounds.....🎼keep the music alive 🎤
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These young ladies are amazing, and all the session jam players they bring together. I'm all in
They ARE formally session musicians with their studies behind them! 👍Really interesting to visit their website and look at their influences! The future is Japan. 😊
Findly a jazz band that’s as easy on the eyes as well as your ears. Thanks girls
TOKYO GROOVEは名曲！