WHAT IS HIP? [ TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI COVER ]

TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI plays "What is Hip?" by Tower of Power.
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The Japanese all-female groove band TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI was formed in 2018 by three session musicians, keyboardist Emi, bassist Juna and drummer Yuriko.
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Guest Player
Shinobu Kawashima－Tsugaru Syamisen
TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI
Emi Kanazashi-Keyboard
Juna Serita‐Bass
Yuriko Seki-Drums
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Filmed and edited by Takuya Endo
Produced by Koichi Kaneko
Recorded and mastered by Yusaku Kato at abRiR Studio
Stylist:Naho Ikeda
Hair&Makeup:Aki Miyanishi
Assistant:Nagisa Koda
Filmed at Haretara Sorani Mame Maite Daikanyama
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[@garygee9488]

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[@webgpu]

THANKS FOR THE PERSON WHO DID THE FINAL MIXING LETTING THE BASS SHINE!! NORMALLY BASSES ARE SO MUTED IN MUSIC IN GENERAL.

[@sheldonberg125]

I think she meant Japanese - LOL

[@sheldonberg125]

@@webgputhe bassist really stands out on this. I love the bass guitar in this funky number. It kills.

[@Brad_Jenkins]

I just want a poster of the bass player

[@LiamGoodison]

this blew my mind, breathtaking musicianship, especially bass

[@chaussette1er]

All

[@baoradcliffe9738]

And the keyboards-

[@fearcrisis2872]

Yeah, she lock the bank

[@WallyV]

Hey lay off i saw her 1st! Lol #iluvjuna

[@BigfootBionic]

Japan has been on to us for a long time now... love these gals, especially that bass player and her awesome 'bass face' !

[@odinsudons]

I still find myself coming back to this track multiple times each year. The original is such an underrated funky track that isn't talked about enough and it was such a WONDERFUL surprise getting a cover of it in a unique style. Every single one of them brings their A-game. All incredibly talented and the final result is one of the best covers I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. LOVE this one!

[@charlie-obrien]

It's awesome that funky groove has spread all over the world and as a result we receive a gift such as this Funky, Super clean Groove. I especially love the addition of the traditional Japanese instrument!! Tokyo Groove Jyoshi is living proof that funky soul will always live on.

[@aquamarine99911]

Totally agree about the original being underrated. I don't people appreciate how hard it is to play Francis Rocco Prestia's bass line, the way he plays it (with the finger muting) at the speed he plays it. Makes it hard for a band to cover for live shows - e.g. weddings. Believe me, my band took a crack at it. As bassist, I was the limiting factor.

[@DM-rock-n-roller]

I bow to the eternal deities of music for letting me be on the planet long enough to find and take joy from the talents of these amazing ladies! I partied my way through 70s funk and loved it. who knew that it would come back from the great beyond?

[@ImGoingScotty]

That bass line was wild! I can't even imagine slap and plucking on that level.

[@scotabot7826]

My GOODNESS what a fat groove. That drummer and bass player have a clock that Rolex even looses time to!!!! I am totally blown away by this jam! Thanks for posting.

[@Mungobohne1]

Classic man of culture comment

[@ichbin4122]

Lolex, Lolex...

[@baronmeduse]

'loses' you git.

[@JoshuaWillis89]

Everyone talking about the bass, and fair enough, it’s a bass channel. Yes, and that drum solo was sick.

[@rodneytyrone2906]

GOD DAMN MAN. LET THEM MAKE IT. THEY ARE PROBABLY ALMOST AS GOOD AS YOUR BAND...IJS

[@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi6830]

Er body playing fa sho' son! No joke intended, that are wearing those axes out!

[@Wiley_Coyote]

It doesn't hurt that the bass player, Juna Serita, is ridiculously hot, on top of playing like that. But yeah, they're all impressive.

[@blujay9191]

Aside from the sweet and groovy solo, that drummer lays down a nasty pocket, especially during all the little bridges.

[@garrettlowell7637]

That Japanese banjo is pretty amazing as well.

[@Improveng1]

Came for the thumbnail, stayed for the incredible talent. These girls have got it all going on here, the groove is phenomenal. Wonderful stuff.

[@RickMichaels-if5eq]

I’m in love with the Bass Player!!!😍

[@Digmen1]

Move over, so I am, and I have been for a few years now

[@kirksnyder6190]

The sound mixing is outstanding. No one instrument drowns out the other.

[@chelseawho7221]

My ex said he played in the pocket drums not to outshine. Ahh xoxoxoyou get i t :)

[@thirdbase6870]

@Enoch Maximo @Imran Alec Scammers!! Get a virus as well.

[@stevebeck3164]

That's because this is NOT a live mix. It is a studio mix they're playing in sync with live, unplugged. Notice nothing is plugged in.

[@thirdbase6870]

@@stevebeck3164 In this day and age they could be using wireless transmitters but I don't see them wearing wireless "in-ear" monitors.

[@thomasebel6674]

But how does she pick those strings with a windshield ice scraper

[@voxlugosi4957]

So beautiful to hear the power of a bass guitar. So often overlooked as a vital part of a band.

[@bobblowhard8823]

My grandmother once told me: "You can't go wrong with four hot Japanese chicks playing funk music." RIP, Grandma.

[@seanmatthewking]

My grandmother used to say the same thing.

[@kiwibass6207]

Must be a granny thing, mine often said this.

[@jeffwilliams4574]

My grannies x 2 rose from their graves when they heard this. Reminded them of Khruangbin, they said, but perhaps the other way round. Refreshing...

[@ChunKeyPeach]

The bass player is from Thailand but don’t matter the Asian funk lives on

[@rogeralmeida9933]

.........you sure got quite a grandma........and i am positive her soul is now resting in peace. Amen!! I wish i had a grandma like yours. Love this group!!

[@joesipos2975]

WOW!!! Are you kidding me? I love it when they all smile! Who wouldn't have fun playing like that!!

[@dennisdubin2126]

Man, what a great chart! Juna tore it up on bass, and Yuriko's drum solo was spot-on. Emi put the "fun" in funky, and Shinobu is a virtuoso.

[@lliscia]

These people are OFF THE HOOK. Everyone is awesome (including prod crew) and the level of coordination and tightness is insane. All the choruses are high energy and precise. The addition of the shamisen for "local color" is damn brilliant. A great, cheeky nod to a funk classic. Also, a nod to my fellow commenters for being mostly classy ;-)

[@paulkerrick9541]

That’s the best rendition of that song since I’ve heard the original. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@charlie-obrien]

It's awesome that funky groove has spread all over the world and as a result we receive a gift such as this Funky, Super clean Groove. And because of that, it's got me picking up my old bass and working to lay it down. I especially love the addition of the traditional Japanese instrument!! Tokyo Groove Jyoshi is living proof that funky soul will always live on.

[@ramarimcrae691]

I love the bassist she is amazing.

[@alhugo4722]

This is sick! What a cool sound. Funky funky funky! And the bass is out of this orbit..!

[@chafrewilcha]

True about the bassist!

[@pashan.874]

this is only a cover! this piece is from "Tower of Power" together with a bass-line.

[@alhugo4722]

@@pashan.874 Yes, I know. I have been listening to TOP for a few years now.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Doesn't hurt she's total fox, and could kick any one of our asses. I'm all in

[@raylrodr]

Sick? I think it's outstanding!

[@scbluesman13]

The showwomanship, the sound, the mixing, just fantastic.

[@markiedeeshouse]

These ladies are amazing I love how they combine jazz and rock with their own style I'm a drummer myself and the lady drummer is truly amazing one of the best I've seen

[@sirspoonyTV]

[@SuperChillin11]

That bass player, man can she jam. Also she’s quite lovely. They’re all talented.

[@MrCednumber1]

@Stig Weard Understatement is right! She is HELLA FINE!

[@SBod43]

Came For The Bass, Stayed For The Band...Top Class

[@gwengladden9077]

What?!, They getting down! These girls are fire🔥

[@crieverytim]

Bass is a monster!!! Drummer is loose and funky. Damn. These ladies are legit

[@mindright9771]

Not sure how the KZbin algorithm works but was sure surprised when I clicked on the video. These girls are unbelievable. Excellent performance!

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

No shit I ran up on this landmine willingly. What a great ride. These are fuck8ng bad ass

[@J--5]

i saw boobs on the thumbnail and yolo clicked. but this is much more than boobs. its like "boobs +"

[@itzdm0r3]

Juna is killing it on bass! 🔥

[@robertwall7910]

They all great very attractive anybody kno much bout them

[@Crusader51493]

This might be my new favorite thing

[@BB-fk1wf]

Endless respect for these musicians.

[@robertschuenemann7390]

World-class!!!

[@random14u2]

The bass player is crushing it! The whole group kills it! Much love for the ladies.

[@이무장-y1o]

I think so too.

[@priscillalentils]

This has got to be one of the cooler things I’ve seen

[@tonyrichengod9280]

Not gonna lie: I came for the TT's, but stayed for the awesome music!

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Hahaha confess

[@Smeppolone]

Everybody came here for boobs and eventually we found out that boobs and groove can support each other.

[@lincolnpires]

in the end, that's funky Juna Serita - she's not just pretty, but for sure of the best funk bass players worldwide easily

[@misteral1083]

Of course! Same! But the point is, we stayed for that groove. They're fantastic!!!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Serita-san is pretty as a picture, for sure, but them BASS SKILLZ. Dang!

[@montaukbiker]

Old soldier , army days in the seventies when Tower of Power came out I feel good thank you ladies you nailed it . Numbed with excitement !

[@crossdelairre1478]

The bass player is badass, for real. The girl's got some skills.

[@adamkoslin9302]

And a gorgeous bass! That ornamentation! Love it. Tasteful grooves on a tasteful axe.

[@DavidMartin-ps2sz]

The woman playing her native strings is out of this world. Thanks.

[@grantbratrud4949]

Zappa-level performance! Truly fine! Thank you!

[@kwgib]

Not many are willing to Tread too far Out on Zappa'd sea ice.

[@djgrumpygeezer1194]

Favorite song by my favorite funk band. Now I have a new favorite version. I am in awe of these women’s soul and musicianship.

[@georgetanga6757]

Best tower of power cover I've heard! What is hip? You are my dears!

[@agusbudiansyah8805]

Oh ! may, i ever hear this instrumen, in the 80's funk japan Jazz Compilation Album. Thumb Up.

[@JedrekVRoscoe]

I didn’t know I needed this in my life until now. Thanks, KZbin algorithm!

[@MrJohnshopkins53]

"Are you Serious?// They are all AMAZING!!!!!

[@thatcomicdad1687]

Four fantastic musicians!!!!! I never tire of this

[@johngibbs7944]

Gawd Dang! Each and everyone of them are T Top Shelf! Respect!

[@tinod874]

The whole group is awesome.. they could have opened up the Olympics.. i like the fusion of japanese music, specifically the koto with Jazz/pop/funk great job girls!

[@maximummatt73]

Not a koto, a shamisen

[@charlie-obrien]

I know exactly what you mean. I first got turned onto the Japanese improvisation of jazz 'n funk by the Seatbelts (who performed "The Real Folk Blues" in the Cowboy Bebop anime) and loved the mix and inescapable sentiments of several cultures coming together for a kickass sound. The addition of the electrified shamisen instrument in this version is literally "off the hook". These musicians were performing in another stratosphere when they cut this.

[@NoSacredCowFla]

Holy SH!T! I ran across this accidentally and What is Hip is one of my favorite tracks but this cover? DAYYUM!

[@richardmills9359]

"What Is Hip" has been one of my favorite songs since I was a teenager and the late Rocco Prestia is one of my bass player idols; one of my prized possessions is a T-shirt with the first page of the "What Is Hip" score on it that Rocco autographed. What I'm saying is that I take "What Is Hip" seriously -- and I gotta say, this is the COOLEST EVER cover of it that I've come across! Amazing job, ladies!

[@williambeck6364]

Richard, I've got that shirt also! I still wear it once in a while. No Rocco signature though. 😟

[@bozotheclown935]

I played Jazz Bass and funk for years and I am rather astonished what these kids are doing.

[@anonleeleichner3915]

This group was inserted on my youtube play list, took a chance and listened to them...I'm impressed....!🎵🎶✌🎵🎶🎵🎵

[@TheTristanmarcus]

Wonderful to hear the shamisen 🎶 Epic bass player ❤

[@alexanderdelacruz9249]

Love the bass player 😊❤🤟👏👏😘

[@nelsondiaz7954]

All these women are good, very good musicians. Exelent. I like it. The song, the performers...perfect...

[@AnthonyPaulMHV]

These ladies are doing some shredding.

[@billbuckner22]

Are you kidding me right now?! How am I just finding out about this incredible band?

[@JoeSzilagy]

The closest thing would be 'The Jazz Avengers' whom Juna plays mostly with now.

[@HotPursuitMusicEntertainment]

PLEASE stop these rude comments. These young ladies are incredible musicians. We also loved the way the traditional Kyoto was incorporated into modern music. Brilliant!

[@winlagvlog491]

the Best for me.. i love you guys

[@YinFuBG]

Chill dude. she is selling the whole package. A true professional. We love this for the visuals as well as the kickass sound

[@HotPursuitMusicEntertainment]

@@YinFuBG I can agree with that. There were just some rude comments that were not good though.

[@MarcG7424]

A Shamisen with Funk music ingenious that's what music is all about experimentation and it works good job ladies

[@Me_ThatsWho]

she's slapping that bass guitar like it owes her money

[@Artemissia123]

L’utilisation du shamisen est une trouvaille excellente ! Bravo les filles ! Vous êtes formidables.

[@pernskyw1289]

Now I've heard everything...Slap Shamisen...That was MAD COOL

[@unclej652]

I think Tower of Power would be very impressed by these young ladies. This cover is Jammin!

[@ninjitown23]

Good Grief! Gorgeous and has groove like no other??!! Bass line was killing it with an awesome band next to her!

[@stevenallanthomson]

That was extremely hip. Fantastic job girls.

[@agloballoveaffair1694]

Bass player is really good but I prefer the finger technique. It makes for cleaner 16th notes on the runs. JMO!

[@dougpeters1625]

Incredible. I can't get enough of this Funk. My new favorite band. also respect for the video editing and recording engineer and overall production.

[@route66photographers6]

Tower of Power was big in the S.F. Bay Area when I was a teenager. This is a new twist. I like it.

[@omgnowairly]

Amazing musicians!! The drummer is on another level...

[@evaplavalaguna]

This is the quality content I'm looking for on KZbin

[@djandysingosari]

oowh i think i'm fallin love with the bassist

[@michaeltruman8158]

You can have the rest of the band, she is mines, notice i didn't mine.

[@joshbeck3683]

Hands off, I called for her first, definitely has 2 something's that I like, I'm flying out tomorrow with ring right !

[@codymiles5334]

I Can't Get Enough Of Them

[@MindfullyCatholicChristian]

These ladies are incredible and impeccable musicians. I think I'm in love with the bassist😍

[@Ana_crusis]

they were session musicians , that usually means good.

[@jocemat]

Dope groove! Love the jazz fusion and the japanese traditional sound. Again.... dope, ladies!

[@zapusama67]

Funk bass, 70's Hammond style keys, jazz drums and a friggin' shamisen playing in a country/blues style!? Yes please.

[@sadtofu338]

zAp dont forget the boob

[@enaidealukal9203]

the shamisen sort of steals the show imo, just such a cool sound for this style/genre

[@batemanpaul]

😂

[@Yesirr44]

@@enaidealukal9203 I think they want to infuse it with Japanese style

[@barrypuckett2488]

I don't know the drum player the electric whatever got me too hello they definitely jamming

[@jemenjame8769]

I feel in love when i see the bassist.❤❤❤

[@reedjames9416]

This is a boss version of this song by Tower of Power. This got the chops and I hope it never stops! Party on!!!!!!

[@johnniedelong9322]

The drummer is spot on, "In the Pocket"!

[@PresidentGas1]

Don't know about that ... lol . You are obviously mesmerized by the smell in the room.

[@blacjazzz]

She’s got nice hands for sure.. I gotta listen to this again on something other than my phone though to really hear her. Sounds a little light in the mix to me. Everyone else brought the work though!

[@spark_6710]

@@blacjazzz Yes ! Only thing I would complain about her & everybody else is sounding light ! It should be heavier ...but they are ladies ...so .I am a Japanese woman as well ! Lol. But I do appreciate their work here !

[@alharris1508]

Not many drummers can sit in a grove like this young lady ...... in the pocket....awesome drummer, great band

[@metalabsynth]

Her playing under the shamisan solo was just so damn smooth, my favorite player in the mix.

[@megastick9324]

I was thinking the same. So relaxed and dead solid in the groove

[@futatorius]

Best funk shamisen I've ever heard!

[@thewarrior777]

All I could do was smile, very cool stuff. Something seriously hot about this jam.

[@corvusroberts5078]

The musicianship is superlative!! The arrangements exciting & fresh. But what I love the most?? U folks are just having so much fun!! Thank you, thank you. And PLEASE don't stop. You're fabulous

[@JDRiggs-zg5bq]

The power of music is amazing.

[@michelbeaulieu2426]

Yes you are mind blowers. thank you so much 🙏

[@edsonsanchez_sh1nra]

the shamisen do be hitting different tho :0

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

Well.... this just kicks ass and takes names, doesn't it? All 4 of 'em... these ladies are total badasses when it comes to holding down a groove. Wow... just blown away after an initial viewing. Outstanding musicianship across the board.

[@СергейАрхипов-й6х]

Я слушал эту композицию на разных музыкальных платформах около 20 раз, включая различные реакции других музыкантов. Буду слушать ещё. В этом произведении есть всё: молодость, энергия, темп, ритм, слаженность и высокий профессионализм каждого исполнителя. Эти девушки такие красивые и талантливые! 🤗😍🥰🎉

[@debbachebachir]

wwaaaw! A Japanese and still traditional musical instrument with Funk music ..girls you are HELL

[@aym4923]

Ça faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas écouter un morceau aussi...renversant! Un petit bijou!💡🎶

[@mist3ral]

This had the potential to be just weird, but...how good is this! Got a huge grin watching this. Brilliant groove.

[@MikeLaRock88]

Lots of Japanese bands like this back in the day. Good to see the groove live on

[@chaussette1er]

I now and then Come Back to this drum solo

[@classixdrummer]

Yuriko, damn girl you got da funk goin’ down! Solid, solid, solid.

[@AlexanderBorshak]

Bass is thrilling! Gorgeous tune!

[@stuartwalsh4974]

what an awesome performance

[@Funkyluv]

These young ladies are seriously jamming you dig. I know that jam ? By the “Tower of Power” WHAT IS HIP. ✌🏾✊🏾

[@jodylowe8476]

That breakdown at 3:26 is incredible.

[@markboyle332]

Yes!!!

[@goodwintrent4453]

I am amazed! I want to hear more from this group. That groove is so funky you can smell it (Coined by Buddy Guy)!

[@jon87583]

Still not sure WHAT is hip, but no doubt about WHO is hip: these 4 talented ladies!

[@Landyachtz471]

Look up Tower of power

[@jon87583]

@@Landyachtz471 TKS. I know it's a cover of ToP hit.

[@TheMadSqu]

Not gonna lie... I came for the thumbnail, but stayed for the funk. Well done ladys!!!

[@waynealvarado9303]

I found this across my KZbin feed after wanting to listen to Tower of Power and I'll be got damn!!! This is amazing... The bass player is going off!!!! Kudos!!! This is simply Bliss!!!!!

[@victorhugohisatofujiharain4097]

My dear lord!this is amazing,incredible

[@serroche]

The song is awesome, but the bass is out of this world!

[@eSzeSvid]

you mean the bass player :-)

[@javiersalazarh.6668]

@@eSzeSvid why not both?

[@goldinhoxx8964]

The bass is out of tits world!!

[@270463Agbo]

Are they real😳😍👍👏👏👏👏