尾崎裕哉「新しい尾崎の形」。受け継がれる魂の歌声｜OZAKI PLAYS OZAKI - Behind the Stage Ⅰ西本明×本多俊之インタビュー

OZAKI PLAYS OZAKI is a powerful concept live performance where singer-songwriter Hiroya Ozaki performs a setlist comprised entirely of songs by his father, Yutaka Ozaki. On February 14, 2026, as a centerpiece of the project celebrating the 60th anniversary of Yutaka Ozaki's birth, OZAKI PLAYS OZAKI 2. (recorded during the December 9, 2025 performance at Tokyo International Forum Hall C) was broadcast on WOWOW. The performance resonated deeply and sparked a massive response—not only from those who were "witnesses to history" at the live venues in Osaka and Tokyo but also from viewers of the broadcast. It showcased Yutaka Ozaki’s music shining with a vivid, modern interpretation through Hiroya Ozaki's captivating performance. As the debut content for this channel, we are proud to present an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Akira Nishimoto and Toshiyuki Honda, filmed on-site during the production. This dialogue, never before released, touches the very core of the music. Video Highlights 0:00 Opening 0:12 Hiroya Ozaki: What inspired "OZAKI PLAYS OZAKI" 0:26 Akira Nishimoto & Toshiyuki Honda: Their impressions of "Hiroya Ozaki" 1:40 Hiroya Ozaki: His current standing as an artist 2:21 Akira Nishimoto: The significance of performing OZAKI PLAYS OZAKI 2. 2:49 Hiroya Ozaki: "Covering and carrying on the legacy" 3:06 Akira Nishimoto: Reflections after completing OZAKI PLAYS OZAKI 2. 3:36 Ending ── From the "Origins" that never stop echoing, to a "Future" that continues to shine. Featured in this interview are two legendary musicians who supported Yutaka Ozaki’s music from its infancy and knew his soul intimately: Akira Nishimoto (Keyboards / Band Master) Co-creator of many of Yutaka Ozaki’s masterpieces. For this production, he served as the bandmaster and was responsible for all arrangements. Toshiyuki Honda (Saxophone) A collaborator on numerous recordings, including Yutaka Ozaki’s legendary Tokyo Dome performance. "I didn't want Hiroya Ozaki to just swim inside the bowl of 'Yutaka Ozaki.' I felt a conscious need to build a new stage specifically for him." Nishimoto reveals his delicate yet bold resolve as a musical director. What kind of new meaning is emerging from Hiroya Ozaki singing "the music of Yutaka Ozaki"? Furthermore, Toshiyuki Honda discusses the overwhelming aura and precise performance he felt firsthand from Hiroya. Whether you experienced the sound live at the venue or witnessed its brilliance through the WOWOW broadcast—please listen to the words of these world-class musicians as they confirm the birth of a "New Form of Ozaki" that goes far beyond mere reproduction. 【OZAKI PLAYS OZAKI Official Site】 http://ozakiplaysozaki.com/ 【WOWOW Program Site】 https://www.wowow.co.jp/music/ozaki/ 【WOWOW - OZAKI PLAYS OZAKI 2. Live Report】 https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000...