Casiopea is a still-active Japanese jazz fusion band that was formed in 1976 by guitarist Issei Noro and bassist Tetsuo Sakurai. In 1977, keyboardist Minoru Mukaiya and drummer Takashi Sasaki joined the group. The group debuted with the album Casiopea in 1979, and 30 albums or more have since been released. In 1980, the drummer seat is replaced by Akira Jimbo. Bitches Brew (1970) by Miles Davis is considered the most influential early fusion album Jazz fusion (sometimes referred to simply as fusion) is a musical genre that loosely encompasses the merging of jazz with other styles, particularly rock, funk, R&B, and world music. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... (b. ...

The album Eyes of the Mind was released in the United States in 1981. They then released the album Mint Jams in 1982, followed by Four by Four in the same year, which is a collaborative album with some of Fourplay members. Their first foreign concert was held in the United Kingdom in 1983. The group has toured Europe, South America, Australia, and Southeast Asia. 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fourplay is a smooth jazz group in the United States. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1989, Akira Jimbo and Tetsuo Sakurai left the band following several years of musical differences. They named their own band, Jimsaku. For the replacement, the group chose Yoshihiro Naruse (bass) and Masayaki Hiyama (drums). 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1993, the group once again change its members. Noriaki Kumagai came to replace Masayaki. Then from 1997 Akira returned to Casiopea, this time as a part-time member, recording more albums and again contributing some of the compositions. 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Discography

Casiopea (1979)

Super Flight (1979)

Thunder Live (1980)

Make Up City (1980)

Eyes of the Mind (1981)

Cross Point (1981)

Mint Jams (1982)

Four by Four (1982)

Photographs (1983)

Jive Jive (1983)

The Soundgraphy (1984)

Down Upbeat (1984)

Halle (1985)

Casiopea Live (1985)

Sun Sun (1986)

Perfect Live II (1987)

Platinum (1987)

Euphony (1988)

Casiopea World Live '88 (1988)

The Party (1990)

Full Colors (1991)

Active (1992)

We Want More (1992)

Dramatic (1993)

Answers (1994)

Hearty Notes (1994)

Asian Dreamer (1994)

Freshness (1995)

Flowers (1996)

Light and Shadows (1997)

Be (1998)

Material (1999)

20th (2000)

Bitter Sweet (2000)

Main Gate (2001)

Inspire (2002)

Places (2003)

Marble (2004)

GIG 25 (2005)

Signal (2005)

External links

• Casiopea Official Web Site