Koketsu Masayo, a New Member

In October, Hikashu officially announced that the band has a new member, Koketsu Masayo, an alto saxophonist and the first female personnel for them.

She has been performing regularly with the band since 2023. Throughout the time, her playing melded well with them, and now she promoted. For Hikashu, it is the first time to add a new member in the 20 years.

Basically a jazz musician, she has played with many first-call musicians in the Japanese jazz scene for years. Currently she has her own band called Nyoinbou.

Beside Japan, she occasionally plays in foreign countries. In the past she has performed in the US, Germany, and Lithuania.

We hope all the best for her and the band in the future.

Koketsu Masayo official site (has links with facebook and X)

masayokoketsu.com

duo with Kirsten Carey in Tokyo


studio recording with her band, Nyoinbou