We are so excited to announce that Jose will be returning to Japan in March to do a mini tour, beginning on Friday, March 8th.
4 (almost) back-to-back shows/concerts, each show unique and different from the others.
If you are in Osaka or the surrounding areas, we hope you’ll come out to one (or all).
For more information, please visit the Upcoming Events tab in the navigation bar.
2 years ago, when Jose moved to Japan to work at Universal Studios Japan, he met so many talented musicians. Of these incredible musicians was a young pianist named Aiko Yoshiba. Upon connecting with her, they became very good friends and collaborated on many projects throughout his 2 year residency. “I can’t thank her enough for being available to me as much as she was,” says Jose.
About a year after first meeting her, she came to Jose with an idea of creating/composing an album and asked if he would lend his vocals. Honored and humbled, he agreed. The rest is history. From just a mere idea/thought, she created a nine song album entitled, “New Song.” Blending Jazz, Soul, Funk, and Pop, Aiko, along with 3 other extremely talented musicians, birthed this wonderful album that was released in August of 2018.
“New Song” – Aiko Yoshiba
“I am so excited to have been able to be a part of this project and to have had the opportunity to share, not only stages, but this album with all of these musicians – Aiko (pianist), Shinya (saxophonist), Takato (bassist), and Von (drummer) – as well as, the man who engineered the whole thing, Mr. Kazuhei.” ~ Jose
From left to right – Jose, Takato, Aiko, Shinya, Von
“Thank you everyone for an incredibly fun experience and a special thanks to Aiko for asking me to join them. Because of her, a part of me will always remain in Japan.” ~ Jose
If you would like to purchase a copy of “New Song,” just click any of the links below:
http://diskunion.net/sp/jazz/detail/XAT-1245694841
http://tower.jp/item/4745581/NEW-SONG
http://tsutaya.tsite.jp/item/music/PTA0000WECZU
http://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_%E8%91%AD%E8%91%89%E6%84%9B%E5%AD%90_000000000762939/item_NEW-SONG_8894774
