Jizue


Jizue, stylized as jizue and pronounced "Jizu", is a Japanese instrumental jazz-fusion band from Kyoto. The band's name is taken from an alternate spelling of French soccer star Zinedine Zidane's nickname "Zizou".

History

Jizue was formed in 2006 by guitarist Norimasa Inoue, bassist Tsuyoshi "Gou" Yamada, and drummer Shin Kogawa. Piano player Kataki "Kie" Nozomiyo joined the following year. Their music was influenced by post-rock, together with jazz, which led to their present fusion sound. They have performed at large music festivals such as Fuji Rock.
In 2017, they were signed to Victor Entertainment.

Band members

Current
  • Tsuyoshi "Gou" Yamada – bass guitar
  • Noriyuki Inoue – guitar
  • Katagi "Kie" Nozomiyo – piano
Past

Discography

Studio albumsBookshelf novel journal shiori story ROOM gallery Seeds Garden biotop Mer
EPsgrassroots gnome Lotus
Live albumsJizue Orchestra Live at Kyoto Concert Hall 2019.10.19
SoundtracksStars Align Original Soundtrack ' Gekokujō Kyūji Nine Border Sora Wataru Kyoushitsu La vie en vanille The Monster Within Sharing Kita-kun
Singles'''
  • "Chaser/Sun"
  • "Dance"
  • "Christmas Comes to Our Place"
  • "惑青 / 真黒"
  • "I Miss You"
  • "grass"
  • "trip"
  • "Sing-la"
  • "P.D.A."
  • "because"
  • "marten"
  • "KANAME "
  • "bask"
  • "ARUKAS"
  • "days"
  • "brink"
  • "24/7"
  • "A moving scenery"
  • "Hilarious"