Machine and the Synergetic Nuts: Reviews, Info, and Works

Machine and the Synergetic Nuts

Musical Group

Forfans of jazz-rock, canterbury prog, complex instrumental music, and adventurous fusion listeners.
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The Profile

Tokyo-based jazz-rock/Canterbury-influenced quartet formed in 1997 by Toshiaki Sudoh (drums), Masahide Hasegawa a.k.a. Mahi-Mahi (sax), Hiroyuki Suzuki (bass), and Noriya Iwata (keyboards). They released a self-titled debut in 2003 and Leap Second Neutral in 2005, noted for intricate compositions and tight interplay; the latter features guests Jun Matsue (guitar) and Yuko Takahashi (percussion).

Formed in Tokyo in 1997; style blends jazz-rock and Canterbury progressive elements. Albums: Machine and the Synergetic Nuts (2003) and Leap Second Neutral (2005). Core members: Toshiaki Sudoh, Masahide Hasegawa (Mahi-Mahi), Hiroyuki Suzuki, Noriya Iwata. Guests on the second album: Jun Matsue (guitar) and Yuko Takahashi (percussion).

Two glowing reviews celebrate the Tokyo quartet’s inventive blend of jazz-rock and Canterbury-style prog. Formed in 1997, they released a self-titled debut in 2003 and the acclaimed Leap Second Neutral in 2005. The writing highlights intricate compositions, tight interplay, and standout performances on sax, keyboards, bass, and drums, with guitar and percussion guests on the second album.

Notable Quotes

❝ Machine and the Synergetic Nuts are one of the most ingenious bands of our time,

❝ Drummer Sudoh Toshiaki, saxophonist Mahi-Mahi, bassist Suzuki Hiroyuki, and keyboardist Iwata Noriya form Machine and the Synergetic Nuts and create a musical style with no direct precedents.