Koto Jazz

something about hope.

New Age

Inspired by the sound of a wind and a snow storm.

Indie

the mystical magical Tianzi mountains in China has inspired thousands of years of artistic expression.

New Age

The breeching of a whale in Puget Sound near Seattle.

New Age

My version of this classic American love song from the early 1900s.

Acoustic Blues

The most enjoyable horse back riding experience is flying down the coast toward Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Alternative Country

New Age

This is a fun, eclectic koto jazz tune about one of my most memorable life experiences. My brother, Uncle Yasushi and I used to go hunting, for rhinosaurus beetles climbing trees in rural Japan. They make for popular pets in Japan.

Experimental

The powerful ebb and flow of the ocean waves as it flows into tide pools. This song reached to #2 on the Soundclick World and New Age charts.

Acoustic Piano

This song is inspired by the serenity of the ocean, being in its presence and being present to it. This original piece I wrote in my early teens which came back to me in the past year. This is an expanded version of that original melody.

Acoustic Piano

Inspired in part by the music of piano virtuoso from Toronto, Li Pui Ming. I use quite a few dissonant chords in sequence to evoke a bit of "chaos jazz".

Indie

As I reflect on the passing of a former friend and music mentor, Steve Haun, I think this piece about the changing of the seasons in nature is appropriate to honor him. (inspired by two Japanese koto nature songs, Aki No Koto No Ha & Midare)

Traditional Asian

The sound of raindrops falling from trees. This original was written jointly with my daughter (when she was 7-8 years old) when we were exchanging piano playing one evening. It has evolved since and she named it too.

Acoustic Folk

Mount Index is a cathedral- like mountain on the way to Stevens Pass an hour north of Seattle. Rising above the alpine lake are ice caves between massive granite cathedral rocks. There you will find the haunting echoes of dripping ice caves & showers

Indie

This western style instrumental piece departs from my koto jazz origins as a piano player. It is easy listening and has become somewhat popular in EU countries on Amazon.

New Age

Inspired by observing a hummingbird spring mating ritual as it flight rapidly up and down in succession to attract its mate (observed at Discovery Park, Seattle).

Dance & Electronic

Image of when a flower peaks out of the snow in the middle of winter.

Contemporary

My jazzed up version of Japan's most popular and well known traditional koto song from the 1800s.

Traditional Asian

The powerful ebb and flow of the ocean waves as it flows into tide pools. This song reached to #2 on the Soundclick World and New Age charts.

New Age

A melancholy musical score reflecting on the black pine that is commonly used to shape and prune bonsai trees. The song is from the perspective of the bonsai tree itself.

World Fusion