 | Credits: One of a new generation of emerging far-eastern guitarists, his music has an exceptional purity - a clean, clear sound that is simply delightful to listen to! A good balance of traditional and popular music; faithfully reproducing age-old classics whilst maintaining the skill and improvisation required to blend familiar/popular tunes, creating a well-balanced repertoire overall. Style: Classical, Jazz, Easy Listening. Biography: He was born in Japan where he begun his formal musical education first studying the piano before moving on to learning the guitar. In 1995 he became a student of the Trinity College of Music, London, as a classical guitarist. He has studied with Colin Downes, Gilbert Biberian, Gary Ryan and Rowland Gallary as well as taking part in many master classes given by world famous performers like Ricardo Iznaola and David Russell. | 
At the Music College he also studied jazz guitar with David Cliff and Michael Garrwick, while enjoying writing and recording session with various bands in UK. His wide taste in the music also has led to much collaborations with other musicians. (Signed to a Publishing Company in 2002 as a songwriter).Endorsements:He was the winner of Beckenham music festival in 1998. Classical Guitar Magazine said of his playing, following a year 2000 performance: “encouraging strength and enjoyment that revealed a new source of excellence emerging from this country”. Training:Trinity College of Music (Bachelor of Music TCM)1995-1999 Performing Experience:He gives regular performances at a Restaurant in Bromley, Kent (Classical/Jazz) and performs at weddings in the South UK. He has performed many times both as a soloist and in ensemble situations, from a wedding cocktail guitarist to cruise-ship show band, taking part in many Guitar Festivals. He has also played at London concert venues such as The Jazz Café, The Borderline, Dublin Castle, Regents Hall, Bolivar Hall as well as abroad in France, Switzerland, North America, Mexico (Cruise Ship Contracts) and in his native Japan. 
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Sample Repertoire: | Classics: Passacille-SL Weiss, Canon in D-J PachelbelJesu Joy of Mans's Desiring-JS BachE minor lute suite-JS Bach Cavatina-S MyersLa Catedral-A BarriosVals op8 no3-A BarriosMadrigal Gavota-A Barrios Barcarola-A BarriosQuatro Valses Venezolanos-A LauroPrelude No1/5-H Villa LobosChoro1/2/-H Villa LobosCapriccho Arabe-F TaregaRecuerdos De La Alhambra-F Tarrega Tres canciones populares mexicanas-M PonceTango en skai-R DyensVerano Porteno-A PiazzollaDanza Brasilera-J Morel
| Jazz Standards & Easy Listening: Autumn LeavesGeorgia on my mindDon't know whyThe girl from Ipanema CorcovadoMy funny ValentineSomeone to watch over meClose to you Nearness of youStompin at the savoyFly me to the moonBut not for meSummer timeMisty As time goes byMy cheri amourDreama little dream of meOver the rainbow |
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