Theatre Brook

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Introduction

Theatre Brook (シアター・ブルック, Shiatā Burukku) is a Japanese funk rock band that made its début in 1986. They've been signed with record label Epic Records since 1995. They are known for performing the first opening theme for the 2010 Anime Durarara, Uragiri no Yuuyake.

Current members

Taiji Sato (佐藤タイジ)

Taiji Sato, born 26 January 1967 in Tokushima, Japan) – lead vocals, lead guitar

He formed the music group "Young Miracle" with Kō Machida in 2002.

Takashi Nakaio (中條卓)

Takashi Nakaio, born 18 January 1965 in Kanagawa, Japan – bass

He is also active in the band "couch".

Emerson Kitamura (エマーソン北村)

Emerson Kitamura, born 17 May 1962 – keyboards

(previous bands: ex- Mute Beat, ex-Jagatara)

He works as a session musician with various musicians like Ego-Wrappin', Kazuyoshi Saito, and Leyona.

Takashi Numazawa (沼澤尚)

Takashi Numazawa, born 26 January 1967 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan – drums

He works as a session musician with various musicians like Yuko Ando, Chage, Miki Furukawa, Ken Hirai, Yōsui Inoue, Hiromi Iwasaki, Toshiki Kadomatsu, Ryuichi Kawamura, Inoran, Tourbillon, Kiyoharu, Leyona, Noriyuki Makihara, Kazufumi Miyazawa (AFROSICK), Mika Nakashima, Maki Ohguro, Tamio Okuda, Taeko Onuki, Ai Otsuka, Ami Ozaki, Quruli, Ringo Sheena, Sing Like Talking, Shikao Suga, Ayano Tsuji, Masayoshi Yamazaki, Akiko Yano, Minako Yoshida, YUI.

Because he studied in PIT (Percussion Institute of Technology) in Los Angeles in his youth, he has worked with many American musicians such as Chaka Khan, Bobby Womack, Al McKay, Verdine White, The Emotions, Hiram Bullock, Will Lee, Randy Brecker, Robben Ford, Jeff Berlin.

Former members

Akihiro Yoshizawa (吉澤昭広) – sampling, Moog synthesizer
Yasuhiro Yonishi (与西泰博) – turntabling
Mitsuhiro Mishima (三嶋光博) – drums

(Sources: wikipedia.org | theatrebrook.com)