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| Shamisen Player - Koji Yamaguchi |
Tokai
Japan Canada Society - Business Committee
Person Of Interest
We aim to bring you stories of interesting people in Japan
or Canada that have excelled at a vocation or are an integral part of making
the Tokai Japan Canada Society continue to work at improving ties between Japan
and Canada.
Person of Interest: Koji Yamaguchi
Career: Shamisen Player
Age: 23 years old
Hometown: Nagoya, Aichi
Our first POI Person of Interest is Mr. Koji Yamaguchi. Koji
has been making music since he was 9 years old. Learning from his master
teacher and becoming an elite shamisen player he brings great joy to those of
the older generations as they can listen to traditional Japanese folk music
played both traditionally and with a new found zest. Additionally, Koji plays a
style that shows fast and furious energy and his shows always have a unique
brand of vigor and a long overdue collaborative style with non-traditional
instruments. Additionally he occasionally breathes new life to other Pop music melodies
famous with international listeners.
Mr. Yamaguchi will be playing with a small group of 4 other
players at the Tokai Japan Canada Society (TJCS) Shinenkai on January 16, 2013.
To view the event go here: http://bit.ly/TJCSBIZ2013-1
Q: Which is your favorite international artist?
A: Herbie Hancock I like the character and depth of the
artist.
(Herbie Hancock is a legend in modern music with 14 Grammy
Awards.)
Q: What instrument would you think would be great with the
shamisen?
A: Any instrument would be good, but I would like to
collaborate with a pianist. For vocals, of course Herbie Hancock would be
great.
Q: What advice would you give someone who aims to be great
at what they do, musical or otherwise.
A: Just enjoy what you do. No matter what it is, if you
can’t have a passion for what you do, it will be difficult to excel!
Q: What would you like others you know about you and the
shamisen?
A: I want others to know about the instrument itself
including the materials that go into making the parts.
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These instruments sell from $3000 - $50,000
Where you can find Koji Yamaguchi:
Website: http://www.yamaguchi-koji.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/koji0507
