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Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys

Band, JP
Latin and Jazz
A.k.a. 見砂直照と東京キューバン・ボーイズ

Japan's longest running Latin big band. Formed by Tadaaki Misago in September 1949. They were responsible for popularizing many Latin musical styles in Japan, by playing covers of Latin originals as well as their own Latin arrangements of Japanese pop hits. They released over 200 albums between 1949 and 1980, when they ceased activities. The group was reformed in 2005 by Misago's son, Kazuaki Misago.

     
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PortraitTadaaki Misago
1910-1990 JP
PortraitThe Tokyo Cuban Boys
JP
Popular Tracks   
Jongara Reggae (Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Samba Soran (Soran Bushi) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Okesa Blues (Sado Okesa) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Afro Mamurogawa (Mamurogawa Ondo) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Rock Joshu (Yagi Bushi) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Salsa Tairyo (Tairyo Utaikomi) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Bolero Lullaby (Itsuki no Komoriuta) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Hustle Bon Odori (Soma Bon Uta) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Ohara de Swing (Kagoshima Ohara Bushi ~ Hanya Bushi) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys
Swing de Yoisho (Kushimoto Bushi) on Melody Of Japan by Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys

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Band Membership
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Funky Nassau / I'M A ManTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys2017Single
ラテン・リズムによる日本民謡集 ~『津軽の休日』~Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys & 木田林松栄 & Miki Asari2006Compil.
Salute To Lecuona Cuban Boys / All About The RumbaTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1999Compil.
エキサイティング・ラテンTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1983Album
ラスト・コンサートTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1980Album
Caribbean BreezeTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1979Album
Tadaaki Misago And His Tokyo Cuban Boys 30th Anniversary From Rumba To SalsaTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1979Album
Excitin' Latin!Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1978Album
InstrumentalMichiya Mihashi, Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1977Album
日本のうた 特選集Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1976Compil.
Super Latin PercussionTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1976Album
This Is Cuban Rock SoundsTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1974Album
Brazil Oh!Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1973Album
津軽三味線のすべて / All Of Tsugaru JamisenMichiya Mihashi & 木田林松栄 & Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1971Album
Quad Dimension / Rock'n LatinJiro Inagaki & Soul Media, Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1971Album
Holiday In OkinawaTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1971Album
Black SunTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1971Album
Holiday In Tsugaru 津軽の休日Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys & 木田林松栄 & Miki Asari1970Album
The Journey With Popular Music JapanMinoru Muraoka, Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1969Album
Cuban Plays Bossa NovaTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1967Album
Koga Melody In Latin Rhythm = 古賀メロディ・イン・ラテン・リズムTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1965Album
Fantasy Of The EastTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1964Album
Shamisen Recital / 三味線リサイタル ~三味線とラテン・リズムによる日本の幻想!~Michiya Mihashi & Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys1963Album
チエミの民謡集 = Japanese Folk Songs Folio By Eri ChiemiChiemi Eri, Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban BoysAlbum
Exitos Tropicales De AmericaTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban BoysAlbum
Latin FiestaTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban BoysAlbum
Latin In MidnightTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys, 奥田宗広とブルーラテン・オーケストラCompil.
With the Strings - Latin Mood Standard/De LuxeTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban BoysCompil.
Fiesta En JaponTadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban BoysAlbum
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To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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