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Belated Happy New Years!!!
Greetings and happy new year to all of you!! I know I haven't updated this website for a loooong time (More than a year?? smh).. haha.Also I had a great time at NAMM 2015!! Met some of my heroes, the companies that support me, old friends,,, got to jam with musicians from all over the world! It is the best time of a year ;)) Alright, hope you guys have a blessed year!!! Peace! -Shingo |
Shingo Yuji Trio at Nola's
I'm bringing my trio to Nola's in downtown LA May 11th, 2013. It's saturday BBQ brunch.Trio features Kyle Crane, drums Matt Politano, Keys Yours truly, guitar We'll be playing well/less known standards and maybe my compositions as well. It'll be the first Saturday brunch for Nola's. I believe we all can appreciate more live music happening in LA, right? :) So please come support live music ! Starts at 11:00am. We'll play 3sets. Nola's - A Taste of New Orleans 734 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 680-3003 http://nolasla.com/  |
New video up on YouTube
I have uploaded a video for the 1st time in a long time. Solo guitar rendition of Liberty City by Jaco Pastorius. I transcribed the most of the chord voicings from the piano version on his Modern Electric Bass DVD and horn sections from original version. Hope you enjoy. Guitar: PRS McCarty Hollowbody Amp: Acoustic Image Corus Cabinet: Raezer's Edge Twin 8 #OneOfTheSongsIWantPlayedAtMyFuneral #JacoWasEverythingInMyTeens #PRS4LIFE -Shingo |
Paul Reed Smith!
Another great news! I got an email yesterday. It says "We would love to add you as an Artist on our roster"... Means, I'm now an endorsed artist of Paul Reed Smith Guitars!!!! For me, this is kind of dream-come-true occasion because last 10 years the only guitar I played on gigs, recordings, and any performances is PRS guitar. I'm a kind of guitarist who sticks to one guitar I love to play and feel comfortable with. I feel very fortunate to be able to work with the companies I love! Well, first thing I should do as an endorser is to work on the correct pronunciation of "PRS". #FOB PRS4LIFE!!!! http://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/artists/profile/shingo_yuji http://www.prsguitars.com https://www.facebook.com/prsguitars With Mr. Paul Reed Smith himself!!  |
The Organizer by EarthQuaker Devices!
This pedal, the Organizer (polyphonic organ emulator) by EarthQuaker Devices, just arrived. At the NAMM show, I visited EarthQuaker Devices' booth to try out the pedal I'd been thinking to get. People there were so nice. They complimented me on my playing and gave me discount, but that was over my budget. So I just gave them my info and my CD and told them that I'd contact when I'm ready to buy. Few days later, they provided me with the pedal for free, saying "We liked your CD better than others we received from the NAMM". What an honor.. Such great people. They make very high-quality handmade out-of-the-box-thinking pedals. I've tried all of the other competitions (as far as I know). the Organizer beats all of them for its much clearer and more natural sounding overtones and its small size. I'm not an official endorser or anything but feel like am. I'll try to put up either audio or video of me playing this pedal soon. Much love and respect for the people at the EarthQuaker Devices. Please check them out. www.earthquakerdevices.com www.facebook.com/EarthQuakerDevices  |
Review by All About Jazz
My album Introducing Shingo Yuji has been reviewed by All About Jazz. Thanks Hrayr Attrian for the support!! "With a rare combination of wisdom and vision that bellies his youth, Yuji has recorded an innovative disc that whets the appetite for what is yet to come from this cross-cultural fusionist." Please check it out. http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=43508#.UMrCFra5MTB -Shingo |
New endorsement.
I'm happy to announce that I'm officially endorsed by Raezer's Edge speaker cabinet. I just received their Twin 8 Tower cabinet. Liking the sound very much. It projects very deep yet not boomy bass that I always wanted. Also the sound is very well balanced. It works perfectly with my amp of life, Acoustic Image Corus amp. I can't wait to play a next gig with this beautiful cabinet! A big thank you to Raezer's Edge (and of course to Acoustic Image) for the love and support!! -Shingo  |
Now it's on CD baby, iTunes and more!
My album "Introducing Shingo Yuji" is now on iTunes, CD baby, and amazon! Please go to CD page there you can read the detail of the album. You can even order your copy at this website. Hope you enjoy my music! -Shingo Track samples |
CDs arrived!
Physical CDs of "Introducing Shingo Yuji" are finally here! It'll soon be available on CD baby, amazon, iTunes and other distributors. yay.  |
CDs coming soon.
I finally got sponsors to print physical CDs of my album, "Introducing Shingo Yuji". It'll be released pretty soon. Stay tuned! -Shingo |
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