Bio
Yuko Yoshida Pianist Composer | |
Yuko was born in Osaka, Japan and began playing the electronic organ at the age of 3 After graduating from high school, she attended the Yamaha Music School to pursue her music interest While there, she received formal training in areas such as musical theory,harmony, rhythm training, ensemble, and musical composition She also gained exposure to various styles of music including Jazz, Classics, Pops, R&B and Latin Subsequently, after graduating she switched to the acoustic piano Through her work as a performer in a contemporary music band and as a composer she became drawn to live jazz music and started pursuing this further In 2009 was tutored by Jason Moran in New York City she played in Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2012 as a semi-finalist and her trio was placed in 2nd place in the Kanazawa Jazz Competition 2013 In 2014, Yuko released her 1st album, Tickle from Forward Record This album recieved review from a music magazine,"Jazz Hihyo". She played in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka as "Tickle" release tour. In addition, she played in France and Korea and have received a great success. In 2015, her composition, "Tickle" was picked up as a semi-finalist in International Songwriting Competition. In 2017, performed at Pinneberg Jazz Festival in Germany with her group. In 2024, Yuko's Group ”Dazz Dazz” released Blue Glow from Forward Record. Currently, Yuko performs around the Kansai area in Japan with her group, "Dazz Dazz" ,"otoilo"(a duet of piano&voice and bass) and also in collaboration with others She wishes to explore the beauty andjoyfulness of music as well as exploring her own style of music Influence: Thelonious Monk, Ahmad Jamal, Kenny Drew, Jaki Byard, Chris McGregor, Keith Jarrett,Benny Green,Mulgrew Miller, Geri Allen, Jason Moran, Kris Davis, Kit Downes... as well as film of MUSICAL |