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Pizzicato Five

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Aliases
Pizzicato 5
Pizzicato V
Years active
1979 - 2001
Country
Japan
Comments
Originally a five-piece unit, they debuted commercially in 1985 under the aegis of Haruomi Hosono.
In the early years of their career, Pizzicato Five went through diverse line-up changes, only to find temporary stability (and commercial success) in the early 1990's, when singer/model Maki Nomiya joined Konishi and Takanami.
In the mid-1990's, when Pizzicato Five started to gain international recognition, Takanami quit the band, thus leaving Konishi and Nomiya as the only remaining members.
The duo officially broke up on March 1, 2001.
Known for their prolificacy and eclecticism, their unique retro-futuristic sound and fashion sense made them (at least for Western audiences) the epitome of the so-called Shibuya-kei (Shibuya Style).
Members
Yasuharu Konishi Founder and only constant member
Maki Nomiya Lead singer (1990-2001)
Keitaro Takanami (1984-1994)
Takao Tajima Lead singer (1988-1990)
Mamiko Sasaki Lead singer (1984-1987)
Ryo Kamomiya (1984-1987)
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Releases

Albums

Title Performer Release date Label
Bellissima! - New and Bold Conceptions of Pizzicato Five Pizzicato Five September 21, 1988 CBS Sony
Bossa Nova 2001 - Music for the Age of Aquarius Pizzicato Five June 1, 1993 Triad [JP]
Couples; Pizzicato Five Takes Twelve New Directions Pizzicato Five April 1, 1987 CBS Sony
Great White Wonder - Rare Masters 1990-1996 Pizzicato Five October 1, 1996 Triad [JP]
Happy End of the World Pizzicato Five June 21, 1997 Readymade Records [JP]
On Her Majesty's Request - A Musical Extravaganza Performed by Tokyo's Coolest Combo & Orchestra Pizzicato Five July 21, 1989 CBS Sony
Overdose Pizzicato Five October 1, 1994 Triad [JP]
Pizzicato Five™ Pizzicato Five November 20, 1999 Readymade Records [JP]
Romantique 96 Pizzicato Five September 30, 1995 Triad [JP]
Sister Freedom Tapes Pizzicato Five June 20, 1996 Triad [JP]
Soft Landing on the Moon - The Music of Pizzicato Five Pizzicato Five May 21, 1990 CBS Sony
Sweet Pizzicato Five - Sweet Melodies and Catchy Ideas Pizzicato Five September 21, 1992 Triad [JP]
The Band of 20th Century - Sony Music Years 1986-1990 Pizzicato Five October 27, 2004 GT Music
The International Playboy & Playgirl Record Pizzicato Five October 1, 1998 Readymade Records [JP]
This Year's Girl Pizzicato Five September 1, 1991 Seven Gods
さ・え・ら ジャポン {sa e ra Japon} Pizzicato Five January 1, 2001 Readymade Records [JP]
抱きしめたい! {Dakishimetai!} - Music Collection Yasuharu Konishi / Pizzicato Five September 27, 2013 avex trax

Performances also appear on

Title Performer Release date Label
A Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim various artists 1997 XIII Bis Records
Lounge-A-Palooza various artists October 7, 1997 Hollywood Records [US1]
Misora Hibari Tribute various artists July 20, 2000 Nippon Columbia
Non-Standard Collection - ノンスタンダードの響き {Non-Standard no hibiki} various artists March 27, 2019 Teichiku Records
Tribute to Burt Bacharach various artists November 21, 1994 Triad [JP]

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