1. A Free Jazz Group
2. A J… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Kaze:
1. A Free Jazz Group
2. A Japanese R&B pop vocalist
3. Kevin “Kaze” Thomas
4. A Spanish rapper
1.
Natsuki Tamura – trumpet
Christian Pruvost - trumpet
Satoko Fujii – piano
Peter Orins– drums
Formed only seven months before their remarkable debut recording Rafale, Kaze brings together trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and pianist Satoko Fujii, two of Japan's foremost improviser-composers, with trumpeter Christian Pruvost and drummer Peter Orins from the French improvisers collective, Muzzix.
The members of this international quartet share an insatiable appetite for sonic experimentation, boundless energy and enthusiasm, and the disciplined intelligence of accomplished spontaneous composers. Melodic, abstract, mysterious, beautiful, and confrontational, Kaze plays free jazz at its most creative and powerful.
2. Kaze debuted as a solo artist from the record label D-topia with the digital single "Zurukare" in 2011, in addition to featuring on several compilation albums.
3. Kevin “Kaze” Thomas is a versatile artist-producer who captures the spirit of groundbreakers like Run-DMC, Snoop Dog, and Wu-Tang Clan to promote an on-going, innovative hip-hop culture. Hailing from northern Virginia and eastern North Carolina, Kaze grew up in the 80’s memorizing his big sister’s mix tapes of hip-hop legends to lift himself out of an oppressive country lifestyle. As a student in communications at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, Kaze helped to create Hip-Hop Nation, an on-campus organization fostering the growth of local emcees, poets, DJs, dancers, and graffiti artists. His mission gained national attention in 2001 when Kaze was tapped to co-create, produce, and host the nationally syndicated television program titled Hip-Hop Nation: Notes from the Underground. The show captured the immensity of the culture’s influence with viewers in over a hundred markets and linked Kaze’s name with a movement of international interest.
Kaze’s production experiences led to the establishment of his own record label, Soul Dojo, Inc. The initial offering under that label is his Spirit of ’94, a tribute to the legends of hip-hop featuring 15 tracks he both wrote and produced. Ingenuity and originality characterize his rhymes, while his words promote political consciousness, address personal trials, and celebrate the passion of hip-hop. The March 2003 release of Spirit of ‘94 set the standard for the label, claiming much critical acclaim and winning fans across the state. After selling thousands of copies independently, both on the streets and through mom and pop record stores, Spirit of ’94 was picked up by BCD Global Distribution in October of 2003 for placement into Transworld operated record stores such as FYE. The single, “50/50 Amp”, has received airplay on college and commercial radio stations across the country, charting with Billboard and with CMJ. Kaze peaked at number 11 on the Rap Network in March of 2004, a chart tabulated by spins from the tastemakers of college radio.
Kaze’s April 2004 sophomore effort, titled Enemy of the State, is a mixtape which features a collection of tracks by North Carolina’s finest hip-hop artists and producers. With notable appearances by Nature and 9th Wonder among others, Kaze uses the album as a platform for voicing his desire to make it to the top of the industry and chronicles his success and struggle thus far. Kaze’s first single from Enemy of the State titled “On” is due to grow on the strength of his debut and aims for an even greater audience.
Kaze has become one of the most talked about and recognizable figures in the North Carolina music scene. With strong personality and a unique style, he reigns as a tested mic battle champion and regularly lights up stages at nationally known venues across the Southeast including the Smith Center, Gusman Theater, Cat’s Cradle, Echo Lounge, Local 506, Apache Cafe, and The Brewery. He has opened for such artists as Nas, Jurassic 5, KRS-One Dead Prez, The Arsonists, Swollen Members, and Camp Lo. He also can be heard working the crowds for Soul Dojo’s premier open mic night, Microphone Mondays, at Rolling Stone Magazine’s favorite Chapel Hill music venue, the Local 506.
4. Cristian, a.k.a Kaze is a rapper from Cartagena, Spain. He released his first album, No Encajes, in 2016.
海風
Kaze Lyrics
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潮の満干に すべてを感じて
幼な心に吹いてた 淋しい時 (とても淋しい時)
今もぼくのなぐさめに吹くのは 海風... 海風...
海風 吹いてた 今はここにいるけど
時の流れが ぼくを変えても
今も故郷に吹く あの日の夢 (とてもきれいな夢)
今のぼくに何かを 残してくれた 海風... 海風...
海風... 海風...
海風... 海風...
The song 海風 by Kaze is about the memories of the past, and how the sea breeze serves as a comforting reminder of those times. The opening line of the song, "海風吹いてた あの頃いつの時も" (The sea breeze blowing, during those times no matter when), sets the nostalgic tone of the song. The singer reminisces about feeling everything during the ebb and flow of the tides, and how the sea breeze was there to blow away his loneliness, especially during the hard times.
The second verse of the song establishes how the passage of time has changed the singer. "時の流れが ぼくを変えても" (Though the passage of time has changed me), the singer still remembers the dreams he had as a child, the dreams that were born in his hometown, that now blow through him with the sea breeze. Through this, he has found solace and is at peace with the changes in his life. The repetition of the chorus, "海風..." highlights the singer's connection to the sea breeze and how it has become an integral part of his identity.
Line by Line Meaning
海風 吹いてた あの頃いつの時も
The sea breeze blew back then, no matter when it was.
潮の満干に すべてを感じて
Feeling everything as the tide went in and out.
幼な心に吹いてた 淋しい時 (とても淋しい時)
When I was young, the sea breeze blew during my lonely times (times of great loneliness).
今もぼくのなぐさめに吹くのは 海風... 海風...
Even now, the sea breeze blows to console me... the sea breeze...
海風 吹いてた 今はここにいるけど
The sea breeze blows now that I'm here.
時の流れが ぼくを変えても
Even if time changes me.
今も故郷に吹く あの日の夢 (とてもきれいな夢)
Even now, the dream of that day blows back to my hometown (a very beautiful dream).
今のぼくに何かを 残してくれた 海風... 海風...
The sea breeze leaves something for me now... the sea breeze...
海風... 海風...
Sea breeze... sea breeze...
海風... 海風...
Sea breeze... sea breeze...
海風... 海風...
Sea breeze... sea breeze...
Writer(s): 伊勢 正三, 伊勢 正三
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ru5nm8xq3n
トパーズ色の街
何故か急に聴きたくなりこちらに♬
このアルバム、本当に懐かしすぎて
何回も聴いています。
ありがとうございます💕
久保やんが亡くなっていたことコメントで知って… 涙がでました。
久保やんのつくる曲はなんともいえない優しさ… いつまでもいつまでも心の中にリピートしています。
青春をありがとう🌿
🪷ご冥福をお祈りします🪷
@chopsticksmeranie6348
何気ない日常を巧く表現する事に、天才肌を感じます。
久保やんの"小さな手"、"夜の国道"大好きです。
正やんは、かぐや姫時代も含めて、"あいつ"、"夏この頃"、"嫌いだった冬に"、
"湘南夏" etc.
正やんは、こうせつという、カリスマがいたので、かぐや姫時代は開花していない気がします。
もちろんかぐや姫時代も名曲は排出しておりましたが、先輩後輩の関係でバランスが取れていたかと...
風を結成して、自分のスタイルが明確になって、一語一語が突き刺さりました。
久保やんは、このアルバム、古暦では正やんに負けず劣らず、才能を発揮してくれたと思います。
個人的な意見ですが、時期が被るカーペンターズと同じく、今聞いても、古さは全く感じない、全てが珠玉の名曲揃いだと思います。
@rumim9190
海風、大好きでした。特にギターの1オクターブなど大きく音が動くところ…他にもサックスの音や声のハモリ…とても45年近く前の曲とは思えません。この曲をきいて本当に気持ちが落ち着くことがありました。
@nor0761
ご冥福をお祈りいたします。 このアルバムは再評価されるべき 21世紀において。
@noraurora2886
大久保さんがお亡くなりになったとニュースがあり、検索したらこれに巡り合いました。
若かった頃、風のコンサートへ数回行きました。正やんの隣で童顔の大久保さんは謙虚な感じでギターを弾いていましたね。
私の人生の中でも良い思い出となっています。ご冥福をお祈りいたします。ありがとう。
@KOTAROU11
なぜか突然風の海風か聴きたくなって来ました‼️
初めてギターで海風のイントロをコピーしたなあー
風が大好きだった先輩も、クボヤンと同じ頃に鬼籍に入りました🙏合掌
@masanobunakagawa5501
今も色あせないこのアルバムは青春の１ページです。
大久保一久さんありがとうございました。
安らかにお眠り下さい。
@toshiromurata
自分は「デッキに佇む女」と「トパーズ色の街」が大好きでした。大久保一久さん、正やんと共に素敵な音楽をたくさん聴かせてくれて、どうもありがとうございました。ご冥福をお祈りいたします。
@KonKon118
このアルバムのクボやんの曲は最高傑作だと思います。
もう一度、風のクボやんを見たかった。残念でなりません。
@user-mv4dn6pp7g
「タイプライター」「旅」「列車 」死語に近い歌詞…それもまたあの頃の時代背景を思い出させてくれます。
伊勢正三と大久保一久…最高でした。
@user-ml8qv8hy1x
伊勢正三のポテンシャルを引き出した大久保さん。彼がいたから伊勢正三が3rdアルバム初め海風などかぐや姫とは違うスタイリッシュで都会的な曲が生まれたと思う。私はkaze時代の伊勢正三、大久保さんが好きですね。思い出をありがとう。
@tj2999
小６の頃、地元の小さなレコード屋の店長がアルバム「海風」をゴリゴリ推していたので買ったっけ…。確かに良かった…。
久保やん安らかに…。