Dafu”OJS48”Project + Late Night Jam Hosted by Sappho Jazz Band
♪ 根石大輔 (Da Fu)NT$500Led by veteran drummer Daisuke Neishi (Dafu), the "OJS48" Project blends Jazz, Latin, Funk, and Blues into a unique sonic experience. This special performance features Taiwanese blues guitarist Stevie (Kuang Wu-han), a frequent collaborator of Shunsuke Kikuta, delivering a night of passionate blues. The event also includes a Late Night Jam session hosted by the Sappho Jazz Band, offering an immersive environment for improvisation and musical dialogue.
Lineup
根石大輔 (Da Fu)
drums
Daisuke Neishi, known as Da Fu, is a distinguished Japanese jazz drummer and educator. An honors graduate and former teaching assistant at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, he has been a vital part of the Taiwanese jazz scene since 2003. A member of the ensemble 'Real Collective,' Neishi has performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including B.B. King's and the Taichung Jazz Festival. He is currently an official Cadeson Music endorsee.
E.bass 電貝斯 : 山田洋平(Yohei)
Yohei Yamada is a Berklee-trained bassist active in the jazz scenes of Taiwan and Japan. Specializing in both electric and double bass, he studied under masters like Anthony Vitti and Joe Santerre. Known for his solid technique and international collaborations, Yamada frequently performs at venues like Sappho Live Jazz and major events such as the 2024 Jazz Bass Festival, bridging cultures through his versatile musicianship.
Stevie Ray (廣武漢)
Stevie Ray (廣武漢) is a dedicated guitarist and musician prominent in the live jazz and blues circuit, frequently performing at venues like Sappho Live Jazz. His style bridges the gap between electric blues, rock, and jazz, drawing inspiration from the 1980s blues resurgence. Known for his powerful and expressive approach, he masterfully blends soulful blues foundations with the improvisational complexity of jazz, delivering performances that are both technically refined and deeply emotive.