Biography
Shinichi Osawa (大沢 伸一 Ōsawa Shin'ichi), also known as Mondo Grosso, is an artist currently signed onto Avex Trax's "Rhythm Zone" label. Previously he was signed to Sony Music Japan's FEARLESS RECORDS division and released albums under the title of 'Mondo Grosso', which is Italian for "big world". He was born on February 7, 1967. Over the course of his career he has worked in genres from acid jazz to house, with strong influences of underground club music, though his recent work has been in the genre of electro house. HMV Japan rated Mondo Grosso at #95 on their "Top 100 Japanese Pop Artists".
Background
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Osawa was originally the leader and bassist for the popular Japanese musical group Mondo Grosso, which formed in Kyoto in 1991 on the For Life Records label. However, in 1995, the group was disbanded, and Osawa worked more on his own, collaborating with many artists such as Monday Michiru, Amel Larrieux, UA, Chara, Dragon Ash and even Ayumi Hamasaki. In the midst of his collaborative work in 1997, he became a solo producer, releasing the R&B infused acid jazz and house album Closer.
Basic Information
Website
http://www.shinichi-osawa.com
Paul Chambers
Genre
Analogue/ Experimental/ Minimalist/ New wave
Members
Paul Chambers - songs, voice and instruments.
Hometown
England
Record label
Anna Logue Records
About
http://paulchambersmusic.com/
Biography
I have been making music as far back as I can remember. Music gets me through life it always has and always will.
Current Location
The Green House
Website
http://paulchambersmusic.com
Press contact
paulchambersmusic@gmail.com
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.