Guitarist Akira Ishiguro studied Jazz performance and composition at Berklee College of Music. Since graduating in 2006, he has been entrenched in the New York City jazz scene.
Tour life has taken him to Japan, Chile, Costa Rica, Canada, and much of Europe. He has six albums as a leader or co-leader and has appeared on over 20 records.
He has shared the stage with Myron Walden, Nate Smith, Ari Hoenig, Mark Guiliana, Takuya Kuroda, Maria Schneider, Dayna Stephens, Jason Lindner, Henry Hey, Will Vinson, John Zorn, George Garzone, Christian McBride, Joe Martin, Matt Penman, Seamus Blake and many more.
Ishiguro’s accolades include grand prize in the 2013 Wilson Center Guitar Festival and Competition, and first prize “Public’s Choice” as well as overall second place in the 2009 Gibson guitar competition as part of the Montreux Jazz Festival.
His latest album “BON” was released in August 2024.
How to Reach Akira Ishiguro:
Website: www.akiraishiguromusic.com/
Instagram: aki_ishiguro_
Bandcamp: Akira Ishiguro Bandcamp
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