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Alto Sax “Supreme” By Selmer Paris
Unboxing the NEW "Supreme" Alto Saxophone by Henri Selmer Paris which I will be using for my upcoming concert!
Visiting Kien - 季縁
I came across a Kyoto based brand, where Kimono meets Western Fashion. Kien (季縁) https://kimonokien.jp/
SAXOPHONE APPEARANCE AT A NATIONAL TREASURE
I am excited to announce that I will be having a solo saxophone concert at a temple in Nara-prefecture, at Hase-dera.
Bach Italian Concerto on Sax
Sharing Bach’s Italian Concerto I performed with Mikiko in Summer 2020 in the midst of the pandemic…
Wim Hof Breathing Technique
We all know how to breathe- inhale & exhale… simple enough? Well, I having been enjoying this breathing routine called the Wim Hof technique…
梅林茂: 『LOVERS』(2004) サウンドトラック
had the privilege of getting to know this world-renown film composer, Shigeru Umebayashi in 2018…
CSU Summer Arts Sax Course
This summer, I was given the opportunity to direct a two-week in-person intensive saxophone course, “The Art of Classical Saxophone” for the California State University Summer Arts program, inviting saxophone artists Yasuto Tanaka from Japan
Schubert: Du bist die Ruh
“You Are My Peace” - is such a lovely piece. Simple melody yet the phrasing and the lasting of the air/breath (especially for singers) is what makes this piece very challenging.
Dolce Musical Instruments Osaka
I am super thrilled to announce that our Chika & Scott album “Unfettered” CD is available at Dolce Musical Instruments store front in Osaka, Japan!
Next INTERVIEW: PEPE ROMERO
Chika & Scott has been hosting a live streaming interview show and next week’s artist will be legendary classical and flamenco guitarist, Pepe Romero.
The livestream will be hosted on the Chika & Scott YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. They will also host a Q&A segment where viewers will have the opportunity to directly ask questions to Pepe! Topics will include Pepe's musical legacy as well as what inspires him to continue making music after more than 60 years as a concertizing guitarist. We will also discuss the fun times that we have every summer at La Guitarra Española Festival in Granada, Spain.
Check out their Podcast on YouTube to view past interviews with artists like guitarist, Andrew York, guitarist and music therapist, Ron Borczon, and saxophonist Douglas Masek.