BMG (Behind the Masterful Groove) Series
Episode 1: Haruna Makiyama

This "BMG" series delves into the behind-the-scenes stories of bassists active in the session scene.
In the first episode, we feature Haruna Makiyama!
She shares insights about her favorite basses and pedalboard.

● Profile
Haruna Makiyama
Born in Kumamoto Prefecture. She started playing the electric bass at the age of 10 when she joined her elementary school's big band. During junior high, she began performing at local jazz clubs and started her music career, primarily around Kyushu. In 2017, she studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she learned jazz, Latin music, and Black music. After returning to Japan, she based her activities in Tokyo and joined "PAJAUMI (パジャマで海なんかいかない" in 2021). Currently, she is active in live performances and studio recordings, supporting a wide range of artists including Maharajan, Kaela Kimura, Vickeblanka, Satoko Shibata, and Anna Takeuchi.

▼ The May 2024 issue of Bass Magazine also features an interview with Haruna Makiyama, where she discusses her journey as a bassist and her playing philosophy. Don’t miss it!
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・00:00〜 Opening
・00:18〜 Fender / 1974 Music Master
・01:54〜 Fender / American Ultra Jazz Bass V
・03:49〜 Fender Japan / 1983 Jazz Bass JV Serial
・05:50〜 Pedalboard

■ Interview: Shutaro Tsujimoto (Bass Magazine)
■ Video Filming & Editing: Kazuma Kobayashi
■ Pedalboard Photography: Chika Suzuki
■ Logo Design: Tako Yamamoto

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