Jun Satsuma's new album, his first in 12 years. He began playing guitar at age 13, attended Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, and studied at Berklee College of Music. Guitarist Jun Satsuma has steadily built his skills and experience, including winning an award at the Gibson Jazz Guitar Contest. Playing the Gibson Super 400, a legendary instrument also loved by his idol Kenny Burrell, he delivers a collection of exquisite standards and original songs that shine just as brightly. From the passionate quintet to the quiet solo, this album is a treasure trove of jazz guitar, truly worthy of being called a masterpiece. Jun Satsuma was born in Kamakura City on October 24, 1982. He began playing guitar at age 13 and attended Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, where he studied guitar under Kazuhiko Michishita and Yoshiaki Okayasu. He then studied at Berklee College of Music. At Berklee, he was greatly inspired by the many talented young musicians who were studying there at the same time, including Esperanza Spalding, Christian Scott, and Lawrence Fields. Currently, he is active in various sessions and live performances, mainly with his solo work and groups. He is popular for his orthodox jazz guitar playing style and his warm, beautiful tone, and is one of the most 주목받는 (not sure what this word means) authentic jazz guitarists in the current Japanese jazz scene. His favorite guitar is a 1968 Gibson Super 400, a legendary instrument also known as the main instrument of his idol, Kenny Burrell. Tracklist: 1. Here Comes C.T. (Kenny Burrell) 2. Treasure (Jun Satsuma) 3. Misty (Erroll Garner) 4. Admiration (Jun Satsuma) 5. The Quick Response (Jun Satsuma) 6. I'll Be Around (Alec Wilder) 7. Quiet Blue (Jun Satsuma) 8. Wes' Tune (Wes Montgomery) 9. Painted From Memory (Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello) [Musicians] Jun Satsuma - Guitar Yoshimitsu Okada - Tenor Sax Maki Tominaga - Piano Hiroyuki Yamaguchi - Bass Keita Miyaoka - Drums