From the album 'Creme Brulee' by Yukiko Matsuyama & the Koto Yuki Band. www.YukikoMatsuyama.com Listen to samples, buy the CD, or dowload tracks at www.cdbaby.com www.amazon.com www.digstation.com itunes.apple.com Traditional Japanese Koto blends beautifully with Greg Vail's soulful sax. International recording artist Yukiko Matsuyama bridges eras and cultures. Her compositions for koto and western instruments delve into a joyous and celebrative blend of world and pop music. She delivers the sounds of the ancient 7th century instrument with authority and grace while managing to infuse elements of jazz, pop, new age, and world music into her mesmerizing compositions. Born in Osaka, Japan, Matsuyama was classically trained at the Ikuta School of Koto from age 9. She received her professional certification and teaching credential in 1986. In 1993 Matsuyama came to Los Angeles and began composing original music, blending the traditional sound of the koto with western music. Her most recent CD, Crème Brulée, is a delicious feast which blends the Japanese flavors of the Koto with rhythms from around the world. In March, she recorded with the Paul Winter Consort in Japan and is featured on Paul Winter's latest CD; Miho - Journey to the Mountain (Grammy Winner - Best New Age Album). Other notable musicians with whom Ms. Matsuyama has performed include Munyungo Jackson, John York, Rei Aoo Dance Planet, Billy Mitchell, Tadashi Namba, James Gadson, Hirotaka Ogawa, Diana Dentino <b>...</b>
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