Ryukyu-no (Okinawan) Rock – JET

About a month ago, I informed you that the band was working on a much awaited for CD. Due to muscle strains and flu viruses, the boys are running a little behind schedule. But JET is still trying to get that CD out to you and aiming for a summer release.

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Guitar……………………….Atsushi (Appin) Shinjo
Drums/vocals………………….Koji (Kozi) Nagahama
Bass guitar/lead vocals……Takashi (Taki) Furugen

Taki and Koji first played together in the early seventies in a band known as Kotobuki. Koji quit Kotobuki in 1972 and eventually joined Marie with Medusa. In the ’80s he joined forces with George Murasaki in the band Okinawa, and in the ’90s Katchan in Katchan Band. Koji rejoined Taki in March 1998.

Taki continued to play in Kotobuki until his departure to Guam in 1976. In Guam he played Japanese tourist hotels in Prism. He moved to the U.S. in 1978, playing and recording with STP (Steve Tingen Plus) in Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas. Taki returned to Okinawa in 1980 and helped form the band Bullet, which played the Okinawan military circuit and various local concerts throughout the ’80s. In 1994, the original JET band began when he financed and opened Live Music Bar JET

Appin and Koji originally played together in Katchan Band in the ’90s. Appin had been the JET stand-in guitarist whenever needed for four years. In May 2004, he began playing as JET band guitarist on a regular basis and officially took over the role in September 2004.

The combination of this trio of independent Okinawan musicians culminates in a band that focuses on outstanding music, not outrageous behavior. The result of that combination is a sound that is infused with a seasoned talent that is difficult to match.

JET MUSIC IS GREAT!!!!!

I come into Jet about 2-3 times a month on Sats.I am retired Marine living on Okinawa I run my own business(Motorcycle shop in Kin).My wife is the little Okinawa girl.You might know me?.Anyways you,ve surely heard this 1,000 Times (Or more HEHE).But you music is way SUPER!!!!.I really like Apins style your lead.Of course I remember Jimmy too.But APin has a style thta definatley brings fresh music to your band.Ok See you Sat.
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