Okinawa, Japan
The UK-born Keith Gordon is a DJ and a veteran of the UK, European, and Japanese club scenes. Started DJing at the age of 15. Keith was part of the Warehouse party and Balearic scenes that came out of the UK and Ibiza in 1988. Had residencies in Newcastle, London and Denmark and it was while living in Europe he enjoyed success with the group One Eyed Jacks who had a #1 hit with a dance version of the Theme from David Lynchs Drama Twin Peaks.
He first came to Japan in 1994 and to Okinawa in 1997. Formed Ryukyu Underground with Jon Taylor in 1999 and to date has released 6 albums on Tokyo's Respect Record including the mix album
An Evening with Ryukyu Underground and a Remix album of Ryukyu Underground tracks featuring remixes by artists such as Da Lata, Junkie XL, Karsh Kale, Kid Loco and Bill Laswell.
Ryukyu Underground
Asian melodies and sounds combine with cutting-edge beats and production. Shamisen echoes over subsonic bass.
