Koto jazz is variations of Japanese koto melodies & sounds of nature with an infusion of western rhythm and jazz. I take these & my original works and play them
This song is about my relationship with my father. It is also about the effects of family legacies, good and bad; The intensity of family relationships and their powerful impact on following generations. This is about 50% of this song recording.
Can musicians get away from the jazz/blues? It's themes and styles are so broad and sweeping, it's impossible to imagine any musical ventures completely free of jazz influences. This song is very much opposite the title, meaning "I give up trying".
Koto jazz is variations of traditional Japanese koto music and original melodies with an infusion of western rhythm and jazz.
Band/artist history
I've been playing piano since I was a pretty young child.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
The Royal Room, a popular jazz club in Columbia City, Seattle; Seattle Center events; 101 Public House in South Bend/ Raymond, Washington; other venues in Washington and Oregon.