Produced by Yoshiaki Okayasu, a leading Japanese jazz guitarist Debut album by Ryusuke Watanabe, a new guitarist Ryusuke Watanabe - BLUE SOUL This album was produced by Yoshiaki Okayasu, a leading Japanese jazz guitarist, for his beloved disciple Ryusuke Watanabe. It is a bluesy, soulful, and funky work that will be thoroughly enjoyed by guitar fans and jazz fans alike. Ryusuke Watanabe's guitar delivers fresh performances with original songs full of speed and ballads with guest pianist Shuichi Nomoto. (Seller Information) 《Members》 Ryusuke Watanabe (guitar) Taiki Watanabe (piano) Makoto Tanaka (bass) Shunji Kamei (drums) Guest Shuichi Nomoto (Piano) ＊Shuichi Nomoto plays piano #5, #6, #7 Ryusuke Watanabe (Guitar) Born in Kumamoto Prefecture on November 10, 1983. He started playing the guitar at the age of 14 and formed a band during his school days, starting to perform at live houses. He studied under Shuichi Nomoto (Pf) and Yoshiaki Okayasu (Gt). In 2011, he became independent as a musician and turned professional. Currently, he is actively performing mainly with his own group throughout Kyushu. He is known for his natural acoustic sound based on the tradition of jazz guitar and his swinging and singing phrasing, and he is one of the most promising guitarists. (Seller Information) Debut work by a rising guitarist from Kumamoto. Produced by Yoshiaki Okayasu. This album, which includes an equal number of standards and original songs, allows you to enjoy swinging and powerful performances with the sound of a classic jazz guitar. While inheriting tradition, a modern sensibility is visible everywhere. Very few plays, almost none. Please understand that the color of the photos may vary slightly depending on the lighting. Non-smoking, no pets. Will be shipped with cardboard reinforcement. Alcohol-sterilized.