Skapara's Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta leaves

Tokyograph News · 07-21-2008, 07:43 AM

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra has officially lost alto saxophonist Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta. An announcement on the band's website on Thursday stated that Hiyamuta is leaving to focus on receiving treatment for a leg injury.

The injury happened in a car accident in 1996 when the band performed in Thailand, and he has been going through rehabilitation ever since. However, he has now decided that the injury has been too much of a hindrance for the group's live performances. His words indicated that he hopes to resume his music career after he fully recovers.

The remaining 9 members of the band will continue their activities.

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07-21-2008, 07:43 AM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Skapara's Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta leaves Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra has officially lost alto saxophonist Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta. An announcement on the band's website on Thursday stated that Hiyamuta is leaving to focus on receiving treatment for a leg injury. The injury happened in a car accident in 1996 when the band performed in Thailand, and he has been going through rehabilitation ever since. However, he has now decided that the injury has been too much of a hindrance for the group's live performances. His words indicated that he hopes to resume his music career after he fully recovers. The remaining 9 members of the band will continue their activities. Link to article

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