Sukimaswitch

A jazz influenced J-pop duo, Sukimaswitch first hit the music scene in 2003 with their single "View." Members Ohashi Takuya (born May 9, 1978, in Aichi, Japan) and Tokita Shintarou (born February 25, 1978 in Aichi, Japan) are both multi-instrumentalists in Sukimaswitch, save for a few session musicians here and there. Their debut album, Natsugumo Noise, was released in June of 2004, and the band drew many comparisons (not just in style but in format as well) to jazz-pop legends Steely Dan. Their greatest-hits collection hit shelves in 2007. ~ Chris True