Jiyu, hailing from Copenhagen, fearlessly pushing boundaries across genres, dubbed as
"modern late night nu cosmic space jazz" Their latest masterpiece, "Totem of Quiet
Mystic," has garnered international acclaim from jazz magazines, tastemakers, a slew of
iconic radio DJs, and in DK, the prestigious spot as the album of the week on P8 Jazz in
February 2024.

Emil Jonathan, Jiyu's producer and guitarist, collaborates closely with drummer Thomas
Dietl and pianist Ken Linh Doky, alongside a cadre of percussionists and brass players.
Their rich arrangements, featuring analog synths, electric piano, brass themes, and quirky
bass-drum-percussion grooves, demand the talents of Jiyu's live crew, now streamlined to
six musicians on stage: Thomas Dietl (Drums), Emil Jonathan (Guitar & Synth), Ken
Linh Doky (Electric Piano and Synths), Rasmus Kjærsgaard (Flute and Sax), Igor Rado
(Percussion), and Nicolai Land (...

Jiyu, hailing from Copenhagen, fearlessly pushing boundaries across genres, dubbed as
"modern late night nu cosmic space jazz" Their latest masterpiece, "Totem of Quiet
Mystic," has garnered international acclaim from jazz magazines, tastemakers, a slew of
iconic radio DJs, and in DK, the prestigious spot as the album of the week on P8 Jazz in
February 2024.

Emil Jonathan, Jiyu's producer and guitarist, collaborates closely with drummer Thomas
Dietl and pianist Ken Linh Doky, alongside a cadre of percussionists and brass players.
Their rich arrangements, featuring analog synths, electric piano, brass themes, and quirky
bass-drum-percussion grooves, demand the talents of Jiyu's live crew, now streamlined to
six musicians on stage: Thomas Dietl (Drums), Emil Jonathan (Guitar & Synth), Ken
Linh Doky (Electric Piano and Synths), Rasmus Kjærsgaard (Flute and Sax), Igor Rado
(Percussion), and Nicolai Land (Bass).

Emil Jonathan, the visionary behind Jiyu, boasts a rich musical pedigree, with previous
ventures including the tango-dub project von Daler & Low Pressure and the soulful
beats of EMO. Collaborating with luminaries like English hip-hop pioneer DJ Vadim,
Dancehall Queen Natasja, and trailblazers of downbeat, nu-jazz, and broken-beat such as
Boozoo Bajou, Nu Spirrit Helsinki, and Les Gammas, Emil's sonic tapestry is woven
with diverse threads of influence. His recent collaboration with Canadian artist Fred
Everything on "All is Well" (Compost Records, 2024) further underscores his versatility
and artistic prowess.

Jiyu's latest opus, "Totem of Quiet Mystic" pulsates with energy and soul, released
under the banner of Dubsoul Records, and available on all streaming platforms. Join the
cosmic voyage and let Jiyu's sonic alchemy transport you to realms unknown....

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