members of KAMIASOBI

KAMIASOBI a brief summary of Members' background

Yoshimasa KANZE
Shite Player (Principal - Dance and Sing)
Born in Tokyo in 1970 as the only son of Yoshiyuki KANZE, the 4th head of Kanze Kyuhkoh-kai (one of 2 branch families in Kanze School possesses own theatres in Tokyo and Osaka. They perform monthly in Tokyo 3 times in year in Osaka and Nagoya and have over 10 branches in Japan). Taught by his father, he showed his first performance at the age of 3. He is now known as his dynamic voice. Graduated Keio University. Board member in Kanze Kyuhkoh-kai. Lecturer at the Practice Performing Arts School in Singapore. Member of the Japan Nôgaku Association in Tokyo Branch. Member of the Education Committee in JNA.

Takayuki ISSO
Flute player (Flutist).
Born in Tokyo in1968 as the only son of Yôji ISSO, the 14th head of Issô-ryû (one of the flute School specialising in Noh). He started the professional carer at the age of 9. He is now admitted as the first flute player in Noh. Graduated Seijô University. Part-time instructor in National Nô Theatre since 1999. Member of the Japan Nôgaku Association in Tokyo Branch. Member of the Education Committee in JNA.

 Shinkuroh KANZE
Ko-Tsudumi player (Small Hand-drummer).
Born in Tokyo in 1965 as the first son of Junzoh MIYAMASU, the 18th Head of Ko-Tsudumi-kata Kanze-ryû (one of the schools in Small Hand-drum specialising in Noh). His first professional career was 13 years old. He is now allowed to recognise the first Ko-Tsudumi player in his generation. Part-time instructor in National Nô Theatre since 1990.

Hirokazu KAKIHARA
O-Tsudumi player (Big Hand-drummer).
Born in Tokyo in 1969. Graduated Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. At the age of 7, he gave the first performance, and then he develops his talent under his father Takashi KAKIHARA (Professional O-Tsudumi player in TAKAYASU School). Member of the Japan Nôgaku Association in Tokyo Branch. Member of the Education Committee in JNA.

Motonori KANZE
Taiko player (Stick-Drummer)
Born in Tokyo 1966 as the only son of Motonori KANZE, the 16th head of Taiko-kata Kanze-ryû (stick-drum School specialising in Noh). His first performance as a professional was age 6. He now succeeded his father and visits round all over Japan giving performances and lessons. Graduated Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Part-time instructor in National Nô Theatre since 1988. Part-time lecturer in Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music since 1999.

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