Born in Osaka, Japan and raised in New York, Fuyu started playing drums at age two, and started performing at jazz clubs in Harlem at a very early age.
While attending La Guardia High School where he studied Music and Performing Arts, he formed a band called “Standpipe Siamese”. The band was active in various New York City clubs (CBGB, Knitting Factory, etc). He gained prominence in the scene with his band’s debut from Warner Music Japan with 2 albums “GATES” and “Jumbo Shrimp”.
In 2004, Trinity Church Gospel Live in Manhattan assigned him as their main drummer.
The following year, he became the drummer and music director for the female R&B group, “ALLURE”.
These success led him to perform in the New York All Star Gospel at Madison Square Garden in 2006, as well as the drummer for ’’AMOUNT BOYS” in 2007.
In 2009, Fuyu moved his activities to Tokyo. Since then, he is one of the most influential and demanding musicians in Japan. His dynamic and highly skilled performances solidified him as an irreplaceable drummer.
Known as “The best gospel drummer in Japan”, Fuyu has attracted, played and recorded for mega artists from various genres, such as EXILE, ATSUSHI, MISIA, JUJU, Shikao Suga, Kumi Koda, Kaname Kawabata (CHEMISTRY), Mika Nakashima, Yuu Sakai and more.
Besides Live / TV performance and recordings, his drum sound is heard on various commercials for major Japanese enterprises (e.g., SONY, UNIQLO).
According to endorser, TAMA Drums, “Fuyu’s sound, groove, technique, and powerful performance cannot be seen elsewhere. He is one of the most talented all-round drummer in Japan.”
In 2016, Fuyu formed a band with EXILE ATSUSHI called “Red Diamond Dogs".
Fuyu has played and/or recorded with: Allure, Shania Twain, Hank Jones, Soulive, Hiram Bullock, Dj Logic, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Dj Kensei, Alvin Slaughter, Amount Boyz, Gary Bartz, Joey Ramone (Ramones), Martha Munizzi, Jon Cowherd, Chris Nunez
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