“Just Announced: Dré Matsumoto’s song "Patchouli" featured as an All About Jazz Song of the Day on December 30, 2025. Just in time to bring in the New Year! Thanks All About Jazz for your support of Jazz/Funk/Fusion!”

— All About Jazz

“Dré Matsumoto's Patchouli spent 9 Weeks as #1 on the ReverbNation Yokohama Jazz Charts Before Slipping to the #2 spot for the Week Ending September 9th!”

— ReverbNation

“Dré Matsumoto’s Song “Osaka Dotonbori” featured on SoundCloud Discovery Playlist: Chill Gaming! The playlist features "lofi beats for when you are in the zone defeating your favorite [video game] boss for the 100th time."”

— SoundCloud

“Dré Matsumoto is #1 on ReverbNation Yokohama Jazz Charts for the Week Ending July 8th!”

— ReverbNation

“Patchouli is guaranteed to electrify audiences with artistic energy, transcending the boundaries of jazz. Patchouli takes improvisation and composition to new heights of rhythmic sophistication, showcasing his love for Japan.”

— AJAMU Productions & Creative Services LLC

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Dré Matsumoto Minato Mirai 21 (Robot) Remix Album Artwork

This track is the remix of “Minato Mirai 21” taken from the Dré Matsumoto jazz-fusion-funk album Patchouli available now. Matsumoto channels Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock, and The Headhunters on this remix which has the vibe of an underground after-hours lounge. This remix shows Matsumoto continuing to push the boundaries of what constitutes jazz.

Dré Matsumoto Osaka Dotonbori Remixes Album Artwork

These tracks are the remixes of “Osaka Dotonbori” taken from the Dré Matsumoto jazz-fusion-funk album Patchouli available now. This release features 3 tracks. Matsumoto channels Meshell Ndegeocello on the "Osaka Dotonbori (Rap Mix)" harkening back to her bass jazz-funkiness. With a party vibe, play these remixes at your next party or DJ event.

This track is the remix of "Hai Dozo" taken from the Dré Matsumoto jazz-fusion-funk album Patchouli available now. A return to his Gemini Soul roots, with his bass funk, Matsumoto captures the spirit of his former self as Ajamu Akinyele (bandleader of the jazz/funk/fusion band Gemini Soul). Reminiscent to Herbie Hancock, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Parliament-Funkadelic, Matsumoto creates a soul/funk vibe on this track incorporating jazz elements. Matsumoto continues to redefine the boundaries of what constitutes jazz.

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Patchouli Album Sampler (12 Tracks)

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    Alex M. 3:06
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    Bayside Blue 2:23
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    Minato Mirai 21 4:44
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    Urban Tower 4:04
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    Anpanman's Revenge 3:24
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    Patchouli 3:09
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    Tokaido Road 3:06
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    Osaka Dotonbori 2:26
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    Shin-Takashima Station 2:06
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    Akai Kutsu 2:29
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    Sakuragicho Station 2:27
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Dré Matsumoto - Patchouli CD Cover

Patchouli Tracklist

DRÉ MATSUMOTO

1. Hai Dozo

2. Alex M.

3. Bayside Blue

4. Minato Mirai 21

5. Urban Tower

6. Anpanman’s Revenge

7. Patchouli

8. Tokaido Road

9. Osaka Dotonbori

10. Shin-Takashima Station

11. Akai Kutsu

12. Sakuragicho Station

* Ritualistic Sapphire (CD Bonus Track)

** Conjuring the Ancestors (Vinyl/LP Bonus Track)

DRÉ MATSUMOTO – PATCHOULI | Release Date 2025: June 27 (Digital/CD) September 5 (Vinyl/LP)

Patchouli, Dré Matsumoto’s debut album, is an uplifting collection with Matsumoto sounding funkier than ever on all instruments, available as a digital download, CD, and Vinyl/LP. Patchouli includes the singles “Alex M.,” “Minato Mirai 21,” “Urban Tower,” “Patchouli,” and “Osaka Dotonbori.” 

Recorded at AJAMU Productions between January 2025–May 2025. Matsumoto’s jazz funk fusion comes through loud and clear on these original compositions. On his "Bayside Blue," "Anpanman’s Revenge," "Patchouli," and "Osaka Dotonbori," Matsumoto’s head bopping, jazz funk bass playing shows off his admiration for early Ron Carter albums and the jazz fusion artist Christian McBride. On "Hai Dozo," "Alex M.," “Minato Mirai 21,” and "Urban Tower," Matsumoto’s deep musicianship and jazz styling show off his admiration for Esperanza Spalding. Matsumoto’s deep take on "Sakuragicho Station" is a great tribute to Miles Davis reminiscent of his “Big Fun” album.

This collection only hints at what Dré Matsumoto has to offer in the future. Dré Matsumoto celebrates his love of jazz funk fusion music and Japan on, PATCHOULI. Features jazz funk arrangements by Matsumoto himself. Produced by André Akinyele. Mastered by AJAMU Productions. 

Vinyl/LP includes “Conjuring the Ancestors” (Vinyl Only Bonus Track)
CD includes “Ritualistic Sapphire” (CD Only Bonus Track)
Digital Download includes no bonus tracks

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Tour Dates

Upcoming Concerts/Festivals
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Upcoming Events
August 2025 – Patchouli Press Tour; Canada

September 2025 – Patchouli Press Tour; Japan

October 2025 - Social Media Tour; Japan 

November 2025 - Patchouli Press Tour; Europe

January 2026 – Patchouli Social Media Tour; Japan

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Bio

Dré Matsumoto (Dre Matsumoto) [aka André Marcel Ajamu Akinyele] is an American-Canadian residing in Yokohama. The bassist and multi-instrumentalist is known for his jazz-fusion-funk. His inspirations include Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, and Ron Carter, to name a few. He was born in San Pablo, California as André Marcel Wilson, and changed his birth name to André Marcel Ajamu Akinyele in 2004. Why the name Dré Matsumoto? He stated that “Dré is half my name André, and Matsumoto is a Japanese name that I love the sound of.” A native of the San Francisco bay area, he currently resides in Toronto, Ontario Canada and Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan.

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