A night of globe-spanning funk, soul, jazz and beyond with the legendary tastemaker

Few DJs have the lasting influence and reach of Gilles Peterson. As a selector, broadcaster and label boss he’s been at the forefront of evolutionary soul music since the 1980s. From acid jazz to salsa, broken beat to batucada and beyond, Peterson has flown the flag for warm, infectious and downright funky music from every corner of the globe.

It’s been 30 years since Peterson first toured Japan, and his love for the country has only deepened over time, so he’s taking over the Studio X floor to celebrate this major milestone in his career. Alongside an eclectic set from Peterson himself, the night will be appropriately rounded out by long time ally Toshio Matsuura, formerly a member of seminal 90s acid jazz outfit United Future Organization.

On the Contact floor, “mule musiq” regular Kuniyuki will be performing a live set that complements the soulful sound of Studio X with a subtle injection of 4/4 house structures. Kuniyuki will be joined by another legend of Japanese acid jazz – Michiharu Shimoda, whose Silent Poets alias was prolific through the 90s and continues to produce high quality albums to this day.

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