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- Members
中村智由（Tomoyoshi Nakamura）- Alto & Soprano Saxophone, Flute
杉丸太一（Taichi Sugimaru）- Acoustic Piano, Fender Rhodes
大久保健一（Kenichi Ohkubo）- Acoustic Bass
- Story
2006年1月、Jan Hagenkotter (INFRACom!), Yannick (Needs), Michael Rutten (Compost) の3者が主催するイベント"UNA MAS"へ出演。その翌年、2007年2月には、ニコラ・コンテによるリミックスを含む"Prussian Blue EP"で海外デビューを果たし、同年4月にはフルアルバム"Prussian Blue"も、全世界でリリースされるなど、その評価は著しい。
As a pioneer of Japanese nu-jazz artist, they have kept working energetically, and currently they are receiving great reactions from around the world. They did a gig at a party called "UNA MAS" in Frankfult, Germany that was organized by Jan Hagenkotter (INFRACom!), Yannick (Needs), Michael Rutten (Compost). And the next year Feb. 2007, they released their first album outside Japan with "Prussian Blue EP" which includes the remix version by Nicola Conte. And in April, their full-length album called "Prussian Blue" which was also released around the world gaining good reputation rapidly.
結成は1999年。名古屋のストリートから活動をスタートし、現在までに自主制作盤もあわせると6枚ものオリジナルアルバムをリリース。あくまでライブにこだわり続け、車１台で日本各地を駆け巡り、年間100本近いライブをこなしている。
Native was formed in 1999. Their career started on the street, and they have released 6 original albums. Playing live is most important for them. They drive throughout Japan just by 1 car playing nearly 100 gigs a year.
アコースティックジャズを基盤としたクールでスタイリッシュなサウンドを展開し、独特のグルーヴ感覚とカラフルな楽曲スタイルはjazz/clubの両シーンにおいて、大きな注目を集めている。
They play cool and stylish sounds based on acoustic jazz and their distinctive groove and colorful track style is receiving wide attention from both jazz and club scene.