Japanese funk band Osaka Monaurail's PV. from their new album 'Reality For The People'(2006).

Formed in 1992 in Osaka, Japan, and named after the . s' classic 1975 funk track "(It's Not the Express) It's the . s Monaurail," Osaka Monaurail were originally a 20-piece big-band funk outfit, although things streamlined some when the band began working the local club and bar circuit a yea. .

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OSAKA MONAURAIL EU TOUR 2018 schedule: Jun 29 La Defense Jazz Festival, Paris, France Jun 30 Copacobana Festival, Gent, Belgium July 01 Fusion Festival, Berlin, Germany July 02 Sala Clamores, Madrid, Spain July 03 Zentral, Pamplona, Spain July 04 16 Toneladas, Valencia, Spain July 05 A Wamba Buluba Party, Marula Cafe, Barcelona, Spain July 06 Slap!

The full title, wonderfully displayed on the cover, reads Osaka Monaurail Performs Riptide And Other Readings From The Book Of Funk, is the band at their tightest, most energetic best.

Osaka Monaurail, a Japanese Funk group that has been influenced by James Brown and many contemporary funk bands, will perform at UNICO Shanghai on June 9 to celebrate their 25th anniversary as a band. We spoke with Osaka Monaurail's frontman and vocalist Nakata Ryo to dig a little into his thoughts and learn more about his experience with the band over the past 25 years. You’ve performed at UNICO Shanghai in the past, do you remember any memorable moments from the last time you were here? Oh yes, it was a very memorable gig. It was our first show in China. This upcoming show in June will.

Biography by Steve Leggett. Formed in 1992 in Osaka, Japan, and named after the . s Monaurail," Osaka Monaurail were originally a 20-piece big-band funk outfit. ead Full Biography.

Osaka Monaurail (オーサカ-モノレール Ōsaka Monorēru) is a Japanese funk band, formed in Osaka, Japan. It has been active since 1992. The band is now based in Tokyo, Japan. Ryo Nakata, vocal & keys. Kentaro Yamagata, trumpet. Taihei Awaji, trumpet. Shimon Mukai, tenor saxophone. Yuichi Ikeda, guitar. Tsuyoshi Ouchi, bass. Yohchi Masago, trumpet. Katsutoshi Hiraishi, trombone. What It Is – What It Was (RD Records, 2000).