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Tatsuya Nakatani
Tatsuya Nakatani (1970, Osaka) is a Japanese avant-garde sound artist and master percussionist. Based in the Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; he has released over 80 recordings and tours internationally. Performing solo, in collaboration, and with his Nakatani Gong Orchestra (NGO) project he plays over 100 concerts a year.
With his adapted Gong and handcrafted Kobo bow, Nakatani has developed his own unique instrumentation. A master of new sounds and extended technique; he sculpts a transformative, intense, expressive sound that engages improvised and experimental music while resisting genre. Central to his philosophy of sound is the concept of MA 間, which can be understood as the space or interval between perceptual events.
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Album Reviews
- Confirmation by Nicola Negri
- Anatomy of a Moment by Alberto Bazzurro
Multiple Reviews
- Tatsuya Nakatani / Harold Rubin / Barre Phillips / Assif Tsahar
- Tatsuya Nakatani: Essences and Abiogenesis
December 13, 2017
Jazz this week: Take 6, Tatsuya Nakatani, Bonerama, Xmas jazz around...
October 07, 2015
Jazz this week: Yellowjackets, Peter Martin, Dave Bennett, Tatsuya...
September 25, 2014
Jazz This Week: A Gaslight Square Tribute, Mel Bay Jazz Festival, Storm...
December 19, 2013
Jazz This Week: Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli, Tatsuya Nakatani,...
October 04, 2012
Jazz This Week: Billy Childs Quartet, Tatsuya Nakatani, Mephista,...
September 21, 2012
Tatsuya Nakatani, Darin Gray, Vanessa Skantze to Perform Thursday,...
April 08, 2011
Tatsuya Nakatani to Convene Gong Orchestra on Wednesday, April 13 at...
December 01, 2010
Jazz This Week: Pat Martino, Romero Lubambo and Peter Martin, Tatsuya...
November 28, 2010
Tatsuya Nakatani Returning to Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center on Friday,...
July 21, 2010
Tatsuya Nakatani Quartet on 7/23 at Outpost 186
July 19, 2010
Tatsuya Nakatani / Kevin Frenette Ensemble at Outpost 186 on July 23
January 16, 2009
Jazz This Week: Tatsuya Nakatani, Lamar Harris, Cornet Chop Suey, "Cool...
December 20, 2008
LNAC to Present Concerts by Bhob Rainey, Tatsuya Nakatani
July 07, 2008
Kevin Frenette 5, Featuring Tatsuya Nakatani - Sat July 12th at The...
