News: Us3 in Japan

News: Us3 in Japan

After a tour through Europe earlier this year, Jazz/Hip Hop band is ready to take over Japan. They already did some shows in China, but on December 30th, 31st and January 2nd and 3rd Us3 will perform in the land of the rising sun as well.

After a tour through Europe earlier this year, Jazz/Hip Hop band Us3 is ready to take over Japan. They already did some shows in China, but on December 30th, 31st and January 2nd and 3rd the collective will perform in the land of the rising sun as well.

Preview:
Us3 – Man on Top 

“We just got back last week from playing in China! We did gigs in Beijing & Shanghai, which was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It’s a fascinating place, very different culturally”, says Geoff Wilkinson about the shows in China. Up next are shows at Motion Blue, Yokohama (Japan) on the dates mentioned above.

Us3 onstage in Century Park, Shanghai (China). From left to right: Akil Dasan, Brook Yung, Chris Dodd (double bass), Bryan Corbett (trumpet), Ed Jones (sax), Sean Hargreaves (keyboards), Geoff Wilkinson (beats), DJ First Rate (turntables).
Us3 onstage in Century Park, Shanghai (China). From left to right: Akil Dasan, Brook Yung, Chris Dodd (double bass), Bryan Corbett (trumpet), Ed Jones (sax), Sean Hargreaves (keyboards), Geoff Wilkinson (beats), DJ First Rate (turntables).

 

Representation
A few weeks back we had an interview with Geoff Wilkinson, founder of Us3. This is what he said about a live show by Us3: “I think it’s really important to take your music out to the audience. Getting feedback from the people who buy your music and pay to come and see you is priceless. On stage the live show is a living breathing representation of the albums. There’s obviously a bit more improvisation on stage, and everyone in the band has their own solo spots to show what they can do. Everyone is a star in the Us3 band!” You can read the full interview here.

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