Tipographica
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Japan
- Born: 1986 in Tokyo, Japan
- Died: July 1997
- Active: 1986 - 1997
Biography
Tipographica were a Japanese progressive rock band from Tokyo, led by guitarist Tsuneo Imahori and active from 1986 to 1997. Their sextet line-up with saxophone, trombone and keyboards played intricate, Zappa-influenced compositions on the albums 'Tipographica', 'God Says I Can't Dance' and 'Floating Opera', released by #God Mountain#. The band split in July 1997 and its members became central figures in Japanese jazz and progressive music.
Genres
Tipographica Discography
- Tipographica (1993) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- God Says I Can't Dance (1996) - Album - rated 3.47/5
- Floating Opera (1997) - Album - rated 3.9/5
Members
- Tsuneo Imahori - guitar (1986–1997)
- Akira Minakami - keyboards (1986–1997)
- Naruyoshi Kikuchi - saxophone (1986–1997)
- Osamu Matsumoto - trombone (1986–1997)
- Hiroaki Mizutani - bass (1994–1997)
- Akira Sotoyama - drums (1986–1997)