ArtistInfo

Tatsuya Yoshida

dr, voc, *1961 JP
Musician / Composer / Producer of Rock and Jazz
A.k.a. 吉田達也 Ruins alone

Do not confuse with electronic music producer Tatsuya Yoshida (2) (also known as Joseph Nothing). Yoshida Tatsuya (b. 1961) is one of the most innovative drummers, composers and improvisers on the Japanese avantgarde scene. Best known as a founding member or energetic drums+bass duo Ruins (continued as a solo project Ruins alone since 2004), founder and leader of influential zeuhl band Koenjihyakkei (often cited as Japanese Magma (6)) and many other bands and collaborations, like Akaten, Korekyojinn trio, acapella vocal trio Zubi Zuva/Zubi Zuva X. He was also an occasional member of legendary jazzcore band PainKiller (2). Other notable collaborators of the artist includes John Zorn, Fred Frith, Derek Bailey, Keiji Haino, Otomo Yoshihide, etc.

Instruments

• Drums
• Vocals
• Percussion
• Keyboards

Genres

• Rock
• Jazz
• Electronic
• Alternative

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