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Jasmine_27

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From: Tokyo

Japanese Guitarists

Jin Oki is a very talented flamenco guitarist from Tokyo. I think he placed fourth in the Cordoba Guitar Competition in 2005 (?). If you'd like to check out a video, here's a link from YouTube.

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Arash

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

wow ....what a great guitarist! Thanks man...i really enjoyed looking and listening to this guy....

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frhout

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

I have a CD by a Japanese called Taketo which I bought in Andalucia. I think he lived in Sevilla, his sister may be a dancer of flamenco as well. Just by listening to the music, it's impossible to tell he is a non-Spaniard.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 27 2007 20:08:13

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

The guitar is a Devoe Negra. Good player.

TK

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Doitsujin

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

Yes good player. Nice video.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 27 2007 22:46:01

Jasmine_27

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From: Tokyo

RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to tk)

Ted, I totally covet his guitar! His sound is so amazing! If I get on Lester's waiting list now, maybe my guitar will arrive in 10-15 years - and by that time, I may be finally ready to do it justice!

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Jasmine_27

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to frhout)

Could it be Jose Takeda? He lived in Sevilla and has been working in Southern California for the past 15 years or so. He has a web site, and is a very powerful player. He's also got some You Tube technique videos that are really useful. Cheers!

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frhout

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

No, I don't think it's the same person. Here is a picture of Taketo. Taketo was born in Hyogo, Japan and has been living in Sevilla since 1980. I copied the introduction of the Cd as below:

Nacido en 1954 en Hyogo, Japon, vive desde 1980 en Sevilla, donde empezo a tocar la guitarra en la Academia de Manolo Marin. Ha sido guitarrista de la antigua y conocidisima "La Trocha". Despues de numerosas giras por toda Espana y de como el dice, "muchas juergas" fue guitarrista de RNE en el programa "El Silverio". En la actualidid realiza frecuentes giras por su pais de origen y este es su primer trabajo discografico.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2007 7:34:47

frhout

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to frhout)

Sorry, here is the pic.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2007 7:41:38

Doitsujin

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

Are there any samples? I would be happy to listen to his playing. I guess he plays traditional style. The name "aire puro" is courageous. But ok. Interesting anyway.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2007 7:52:42

Mark2

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

Very nice playing. Thanks for the link!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2007 8:09:13

Jasmine_27

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to frhout)

You're right - Taketo is a bit younger, I think.

I don't know if Jin Oki has some samples or not. He's done 3 CDs so far, including a collaboration with a great Japanese cantaor. Maybe if you check his web site you can find some riffs!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2007 11:51:48

frhout

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Doitsujin)

How about a Tango? Please go to Audio/Video upload for sample.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 19 2007 2:22:58

TANúñez

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

quote:

Could it be Jose Takeda? He lived in Sevilla and has been working in Southern California for the past 15 years or so. He has a web site, and is a very powerful player. He's also got some You Tube technique videos that are really useful. Cheers!

I believe your thinking of Jose Tanaka.

http://josetanaka.com/

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bahen

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RE: Japanese Guitarists (in reply to Jasmine_27)

This was certainly among the best I've ever listened to. I ripped the mp3 from YouTube and it's been on my loop since last night. Great stuff. Massive bass, by the way -- I'm positive that it can't be all due to the guitar. Surely the sound projection was tweaked.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 7 2008 3:41:59