The eclectic Japanese ska-jazz combo Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra was formed by
percussionist Asa-Chang in Tokyo in 1985. Originally composed of 11 members, the
group released its eponymous EP in 1989 and later signed with Epic Records for
their studio debut Skapara's Intro (1990). The album contained the track
"Monster Rock," which was the band's first big hit in Japan. This success was
followed by the release of the albums World-famous (1991) and Pioneers (1993),
their last one with founding member Asa-Chang. The group would suffer another
loss in 1995 when frontman Cleanhead G...