Based in Tokyo, K.O.L. Radio is a new online channel with podcasts, DJ mixes, album profiles & special feature programs. Jazz, Rare Groove, Soul, World Music & more, with shows introduced in both English and Japanese. 日本から発信する音楽コレクターのための番組です。 豊富なレコードコレクションと、音楽を深く掘り下げた音楽愛好家やミュージシャンが多く集まる日本から音楽を紹介し、同時に世界の音楽ともつながり相互にシェアできる番組を目指します。 Programmed by DJ Otsuka and Mr. OK Jazz, K.O.L. Radio features a range of selectors from both within and outside Japan.
DJ Otsuka (Hiroko Otsuka) has been a professional DJ, producer and music journalist in Tokyo for over 20 years playing jazz & rare groove. ( https://djotsuka.com )
Mr. OK Jazz (James Catchpole) is a New York City native based in Japan for 22 years. In addition to hosting the long running OK Jazz Podcast, he is a music writer, DJ and broadcaster. ( https://tokyojazzsite.com/about/ )