The older brother Shuya later moved to Tokyo and managed Monday Michiru and Mondo Grosso. His commitment to support Tokyo´s Jazz scene as director and resident DJ for “THE ROOM” is well-known. Currently he is involved in many projects and his career varies to wide extent, including the most recent project as a publisher for his billingual future-jazz free paper magazine called “QUALITY!” which is now distributed worldwide.

Yoshihiro also dedicates his time and effort to support the Jazz scene in Osaka and has booked many DJs including Patrick Forge, Rainer Trüby, Victor Davies and many more to his popular regular event “COOL TO KOOL” in Kyoto and “FREEDOM TIME” in Osaka. Yoshi´s serious record collection and his knowledge of Jazz, Soul and Brazilian led to the opening of famous and well distinct store and record label, Especial Records.

The sound of Kyoto Jazz Massive is often associated with Jazz Fusion. They were certainly influenced by Japanese Jazz musicians, particularly by the ones having been successful in the 70s and 80s. For Fueled For The Future, the boys have stuck to their concept, so this album has become a future blend of Jazz, Bossa Nova, Latin and House.

The image of Jazz is too overpowering at times where people often picture piano, wood-base, saxophone, drums ...however, it is in the spirit of Jazz where Kyoto Jazz Massive finds freedom, fascinated by New Jazz´s progression and they want you to share their freedom of fusion, collaboration and experimental vibes they´ve used for creating this spacious mix album.

Also check out Kyoto`s release, “Spirit Of The Sun” which had been released October 2002 on Compost. Sparkling skunky Latin House which has been highly praised by press and listeners.

Since the late 1970s, Michael has been digging deep into music, working as a journalist, artist, producer and composer who’s had grand influence on the local and global club scene. With both his labels, Compost and JCR, Michael Reinboth managed to create a well-respected platform for innovative music and grooves that have inspired musicians throughout the world.

The most notorious of Michael`s club nights is the legendary “INTO SOMETHIN`” which has taken place at Munich-based Muffathalle Cafè for over 10 years and moved to new venue downtown Funky Kitchen in November 2002.

Along with DJ Dirk Rumpff, famous for the Offtrack Radioshow, Michael very much shows off his abilities as full-spectrum DJ on Fueled For The Future Volume 2. Representing a wide range of interesting music including long-time friend Rainer Trüby and several of Rainer’s projects, spherical structures and broken beats.

In the words of British Update magazine: “As the head honcho of Compost, Michael must be able to shed some light on where we can expect the scene to take their music and the music their scene.”

Michael Reinboth often points out his aim was to entertain the crowd as well as respecting music’s originators by playing both, tracks of the present combined with deep tunes of the past. Don’t worry; you’re in safe hands and ears with the man having been the first Munich DJ to play Garage House and Rare Groove ever. Beware for Michael and Dirk are going to invade your ears.

The trio comprised two Japanese,Tadashi Tabe and Toshio Matsuura, and one Frenchman, Raphael Sebbag, quickly emerged as a leading force on the Tokyo underground club scene with their 1991 debut 12” “I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Jazz)” and “Loud Minority / Moon Dance” in mid-1992, becoming a cult favourite on club circuits ranging from London to Hamburg to New York City. U.F.O. have carefully crafted their sound over the years with a series of releases on England`s leading Acid Jazz label Talkin` Loud, and later for Mercury Music sub-label Brownswood. U.F.O. have contributed to the tastes of Tokyo`s exploding club scene a great deal, and became leading architects of the Shibuya sound in the process.

Through weekly residencies at Blue in Aoyama and their monthly “JAZZIN`” parties at Yellow, they have defined not only a sound but also a lifestyle. One that blends a healthy respect for the musical achievements of the past with a new artistic and personal freedom that emerged with the Bubble economy.

For the third Fueled For The Future volume, Toshio Matsuura has chosen his most favourite and finest tracks, all very smooth, relaxed and downbeat. Eastern sounds meets piano tunes, Hop Hop beats and Acid Jazz structures. No miracle for the boys have always had a suave urban flair and a shared passion for Funk, R&B, Jazz and Latin.

Balm for the soul by the pioneers of Japanese Acid-Jazz sound. An album to kick off your shoes, lean back and chill out in your finest armchair.

Over the past seven years, Spinna has established himself as one of the hardest working producers in the industry. He has produced numerous tracks and remixes for notable artists such as Michael Jackson, De La Soul, Mos Def, Zero 7 and many more. DJ Spinna is part of the underground duo JIGMASTAS whose album was released on the Beyond Real Recordings label which he´s also co-owner of.

More than fifteen years of DJ experience, his love for collecting records since childhood and due to Spinna`s multidimensional sound, his production credibility has expanded on a world wide level.

He has contributed to the success of many European-based artists such as Shirley Bassey, 4 Hero, Attica Blues, Nightmares On Wax or Rae & Christian.

Having a deep-rooted and diverse background in music has given Spinna the ability to navigate crowds into frenzies which can also be heard on Fueled For The Future Volume 4 : Hip-Hop, Break Beats, slight R&B, Rare Grooves, Jazz, Disco classics, House and Vintage Garage tunes and a tiny bit of scratching infatuate your acoustic nerves and prove DJ Spinna is one of the most powerful figures in the world of music. DJ Spinna is to release his new album, “Here To There” on the 6th of February.

After presenting his first solo project, a compilation track titled “Tokyo DJs only”, he received recognition as pioneer, creator and innovator of House and Dance music. Being one of the few artists able producing, arranging, composing, programming and remixing in the whole process of music production, he has constantly participated in a number of sessions until now.

From 1991 to 1995, he released three solo albums and got high acclaim for each one in various music circles. 1999, his mini album titled “Brasilia 2000 EP” and 12” remix single “Peg” were released and achieved international praise both by press and listeners and extended Yukihiro Fukutomi`s reputation as top artist.

He´s been featured in Gilles Peterson`s charts whereas he´d sent in a demo track only and received widespread recognition and respect throughout the international music circuit. Yukihiro Fukutomi has been piled with offers from labels around the world ever since. He`s had a JCR release before, 12” “I am / Music Is The Healer / Drifting” October 2000.

On Fueled For The Future Volume 5, you´ll be invited by floaty soundscapes and neo-jazztastic vibes. Groovy rubbery basslines and sunny Jazz overtones come along with dacking snare-rimmed beats. Flutey interludes weaving through a Bossa bass. Dream on dreamers but the future is now.