Hiroya Tsukamoto In Concert

Hiroya Tsukamoto in Concert

One-of-a-kind composer, acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter.   Hiroya, from Kyoto, Japan,  is an innovative acoustic guitarist and composer who fuses folk, jazz, and world genres. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after.

Early Career.  In 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music. He formed his own group in Boston “INTEROCEANICO (inter-oceanic)” which consists of unique musicians from different continents. The group released three acclaimed records (“The Other Side of the World”, “Confluencia” and “Where the River Shines”).

Influences.  Hiroya’s musical influencers include vibraphonist Gary Burton, saxophonists Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, and folk music from Argentina and Brazil; classical influences include Aaron Copland and Gerald Finzi.

International Touring.  Hiroya has been headlining internationally with several appearances at Blue Note(NYC), United Nations and Japanese National Television(NHK).  Hiroya won 2nd place in International Finger Style Guitar Championship in 2018 and 2022.

Albums.  Hiroya has released three solo albums (“Solo”, “Heartland” and “Places”). His latest album is  Little River Canyon. 

Reviews

“Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. But not in a typical sense. His orchestration is as much about texture and tone as it is about harmony and structure.”  – Emile Menasché Acoustic Guitar Magazine

“…chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” – Jazz Review.com

“HiroyaTsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald

Acoustic Guitar Workshop

Hiroya will be conducting an acoustic guitar workshop prior to the concert on January 5th at 1pm at the MAC Downtown.