What are you working on at the moment?
We just finished a DJ mix compilation for NY-based house label King Street Sound. It’s coming out this year. We are also working on the next Kyoto Jazz Massive album.

What are you listening to nowadays?
Any kind of good music, like always.

You’ll be playing at two different venues, what have you got planned?
Friday I will be spinning jazzy dancefloor music but on Saturday I think I will bring in more soul, boogie, Brazilian and organic sounds.

We heard you recently worked with French singer Bembe Sege, what came out of that collaboration?
We ended up releasing two tracks with her, one called “Mystery Of Ages” for a compilation CD called Tokyo Crossover Night 2012 and another called “Karmapa Chenno” for another compilation called Black Finger. Both came out in Japan late last year.

Did you notice any difference to how people party in Bangkok compared to Japan on your last visit?
Last time was so nice. I didn’t feel any difference, though. Bangkok people know good music and have an open mind for new sounds. I also think they are now getting that same rebellious streak as is found in Japan.

What has kept you in the music business for so many years?
What can I say... I just love music!

After Bangkok, where are you heading next?
Back to Japan! Back to reality!