Koenji Hyakkei (JP)

Your Imperial Highness,Kōenji Hyakkei is a Tokyo-based Zeuhl-inspired ensemble founded in 1991 by drummer and composer Tatsuya Yoshida. Renowned for its complex polyrhythms, operatic vocals in an invented language, and a bold blend of rock, jazz and avant-garde, the group has released five studio albums—from its debut in 1994 to Dhorimviskha in 2018—each showcasing Yoshida’s inventive drumming alongside a tight ensemble of keyboards, saxophone, bass and guitar. Their music stands as one of Japan’s most daring contributions to modern progressive rock.

Koenji Hyakkei (JP)

Thursday 29 May 2025

Live session at 6pm – Entrance 20€

Your Imperial Highness,Kōenji Hyakkei is a Tokyo-based Zeuhl-inspired ensemble founded in 1991 by drummer and composer Tatsuya Yoshida. Renowned for its complex polyrhythms, operatic vocals in an invented language, and a bold blend of rock, jazz and avant-garde, the group has released five studio albums—from its debut in 1994 to Dhorimviskha in 2018—each showcasing Yoshida’s inventive drumming alongside a tight ensemble of keyboards, saxophone, bass and guitar. Their music stands as one of Japan’s most daring contributions to modern progressive rock.

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