Masa Kamaguchi/acoustic bass
Kamaguchi, Masa (Masatoshi) 1966 Wakkanai City, Japan. Born in the northernmost city in Hokkaido, Masa was inspired to take up the electric bass at age 14, after listening to recordings of Jaco Pastorius. In 1985 he moved to Tokyo to attend the Hosei University where he studied engineering but also took up the acoustic bass, studying privately with Yoshio Ikeda, himself a former student of Gary Peacock. In 1990, Masa moved to Boston to attend Berklee and proceeded to study with and drummer Joe Hunt. While based in Boston, Kamaguchi was in demand by many of the area's great musicians, including tenor saxophonist George Garzone, and pianists Frank Carlberg and Bert Seager. Also during this time in Boston, Masa toured Europe and Scandinavia, on several occasions. In 1994 Masa moved to New York City where he is much in demand by many groups, performing with such luminaries as , pianist Roberta Piket, the modern acoustic quartet NAM, Ben Monder, Billy Mintz, Chris Cheek, and Tony Malaby. Recording credits include recent albums with Frank Kimbrough (Palmetto) and Paul Motian, Ron Horton, Jimmy Weinstein (Accurate, GM), Bert Seager, Renzi/Weinstein/Kamaguchi (Fresh Sound) and Roberta Piket (Fresh Sound).
An acutely intuitive player, Masa brings an individual sound and fresh perspective to the acoustic bass. His rich warm tone and modern style define his individuality. Kamaguchi is a versatile player, at home with a truly wide range of musical influences, that translate into his brilliant concept.
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Jimmy Weinstein jimmy@trvschool.com