Miyuki Tanaka - Keyboard Player -

Miyuki Tanaka
Piano / Keyboards, Vocalist, Composer / Arranger

Talented and lovely Miyuki Tanaka hails from Tokyo where she has composed, arranged, and performed music tracks for television stations including news programs and various commercials. She continues to compose music for commercial media in Okinawa. Also a gifted Electone player, Miyuki has won numerous Electone competitions including 2nd prize in the greater Tokyo Prefecture in 1977.

After signing a contract with Yamaha in 1985, she started her professional career and she continues to serve as an advisor for new Yamaha keyboards and Electones. After her move to Okinawa, she has lent her keyboard talents to top Okinawan groups, including recording sessions with the popular group, "Diamantes." Miyuki is also a superb vocalist who shares her experience and talent as a vocal instructor at a local music school. In addition to providing Trinity's smooth and fiery keyboard work, she currently performs with in her original group, "Pandora." Miyuki also performs in several resort hotels on the island.

Mike Robles - Drummer -

Mike Robles Drums / Electronic Percussion

Originally from Texas, USA, Mike Robles has shown his versatility by performing with a variety of groups during his 13 year stay in Okinawa, including jazz groups, including "Fast Forward" and "Fire Wire." Mike was a founding member of the popular jazz-fusion group "AddLibb," in which Maria Howell was a regular featured guest. Mike has also regularly performs with the popular acoustic/vocal group, "Full Circle" and the Japanese pop group "Orange Love," with whom he has recorded several tracks on their upcoming debut CD to be released Jan 2003.

In the summer of 2000, Mike filled the drum chair for the popular Okinawan talent, Hidekatsu on an international tour to Indonesia with Hidekatsu and his live performing band, "Asian Mix." Mike continues to regularly perform with Hidekatsu and Asian Mix throughout the Ryukyu Islands, as well as perfomances in mainland Japan.

Yo Yasuda - Bass Player -

Yo Yasuda Bass / Fretless Bass, Electronic Percussion

Tokyo born Yo Yasuda is an accomplished studio musician and tasteful live performer. In 1994, he was instrumental in forming the popular band Perfect World with former members of the popular Okinawan band, Island. In 1995 he performed with Kohsetsu Minami, trumpet player Terumasa Hino, and rock duo "KiX-S" on NHK's television program "Asia Live."

His musical resume also includes performances with the Ritz, Shigeaki Nishidomari, Acoustic M, Yutaka, Maria Howell, Dave Ralston, Kosetsu Minami, and Mitsuo Nakajima. Yo has also performed with pop/jazz stars from mainland Japan including top guitarist Hirokuni Korekata, Terumasa Hino, and vocalist Shinon.

What is Trinity?

TRINITY, an Okinawa-based intrumental jazz trio, interfuses a smooth blend of contemporary jazz, funk and R&B into a unique and entertaining sound.

Webster defines "Trinity" as "a group consisting of three closely related members." The close relationship that the band members wish to convey is a shared passion for jazz and an insatiable quest for the feeling that follows...

TRINITY invites listeners from all backgrounds and musical tastes to share in their musical goal... simply great-sounding and good-feeling music. Enjoy!