Yuta Sumiyoshi Solo Projects in the USA (Nov.–Dec. 2016)
Yuta Sumiyoshi will travel around the USA from late Nov. to mid-Dec. to take part in various performances and lead taiko workshops.
- Nov. 27 (Sun), 2016 Taiko Workshop "Multi-Drum Workshop with Yuta Sumiyoshi [Kodo]" (Torrance, California, USA) *WORKSHOP FULL
- Dec. 3 (Sat), 2016 Guest Appearance at "Taiko Heroes 3 - Featuring On Ensemble, Kaoru Watanabe, Yuta Sumiyoshi" (Los Angeles, California, USA)
- Dec. 5 (Mon), 2016 Guest Appearance at "Kaoru Watanabe Néo ft. Yuta Sumiyoshi" (San Diego, California, USA)
- Dec. 14 (Wed), 2016 Guest Appearance at "Kaoru Watanabe Néo ft. Yuta Sumiyoshi" (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
- Dec. 16 (Fri)–18 (Sun), 2016 Live-in Taiko Workshop "Yuta Sumiyoshi (Kodo) Weekend Intensive " (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
- Dec. 18 (Sun), 2016 Yumi Sumiyoshi Taiko Workshop "Yuta Sumiyoshi (Kodo) Sunday Workshop" (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
Multi-Drum Workshop with Yuta Sumiyoshi (Kodo)

Yuta Sumiyoshi will lead an intensive workshop at Los Angeles Taiko Institute at Asano Taiko USA in California this November. He will teach participants to play two or more taiko as a drum kit, or taiko set, starting with the basics and moving through to applying his various techniques. We hope you will sign up for this 5-hour workshop for some fun with lots of drums!
Nov. 27 (Sun), 2016 Los Angeles Taiko Institute at Asano Taiko USA, Torrance, California, USA
- Time:
- 3:00–8:00pm
- Fee:
- $50
- Reservations:
- WORKSHOP FULL
- Venue Address:
- Asano Taiko U.S. 20909 S Western Ave Torrance CA 90501
- Event URL:
- http://taiko.la/event/multi-drum-workshop-yuta-sumiyoshi-kodo
- Inquiries:
- Asano Taiko US Tel. 310-974-4490
Email: taiko@asano.us
Taiko Heroes 3 - Featuring On Ensemble, Kaoru Watanabe, Yuta Sumiyoshi

Yuta Sumiyoshi will collaborate with US artists On Ensemble and Kaoru Watanabe for the first time this December in "Taiko Heroes 3." Los Angeles-based On Ensemble was formed in 2002 and performs modern taiko music worldwide that blends powerful taiko rhythms with inspiration from jazz, rock, and other genres. Former Kodo member Kaoru Watanabe is a New York-based solo artist who creates and performs innovative music using shinobue, Western flutes, and taiko. We hope you'll join them all for this one-night-only performance in LA.
Dec. 3 (Sat), 2016 Live Arts Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Start:
- 8:00pm
- Ticket(s):
- $30
- Seating Details:
- All free seating
- Ticket Availability:
- Now on sale
- Event URL:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taiko-heroes-3-featuring-on-ensemble-kaoru-watanabe-yuta-sumiyoshi-tickets-28273654261?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button
- Inquiries:
- On Ensemble Shoji Kameda
Email: shoji@OnEnsemble.org
Kaoru Watanabe Néo ft. Yuta Sumiyoshi
Former Kodo member Kaoru Watanabe is a New York-based solo artist who creates and performs innovative music using shinobue, Western flutes, and taiko. At this performance, Kaoru will share the compositions from his latest album "Néo," joined on stage by a couple of invited guests including Kodo's Yuta Sumiyoshi. We hope you will join them to experience "Néo" live with some unique collaborations.
Dec. 5 (Mon), 2016 Sherwood Auditorium, San Diego, California, USA
- Start:
- 7:30pm
- Ticket(s):
- $15–$30
- Seating Details:
- All free seating
- Ticket Availability:
- Now on sale
- Event URL:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kaoru-watanabe-neo-ft-yuta-sumiyoshi-tickets-27792765911?aff=aff0eventful
- Inquiries:
- Kaoru Watanabe
Email: admin@watanabekaoru.com
Kaoru Watanabe Néo ft. Yuta Sumiyoshi
Former Kodo member Kaoru Watanabe is a New York-based solo artist who creates and performs innovative music using shinobue, Western flutes, and taiko. At this performance, Kaoru will share compositions from his latest album, "Néo," joined on stage by guest artists including multifaceted musician Fumi Tanakadate, Gamin on Korean instruments, Shoko Nagai on keyboards, and Kodo's Yuta Sumiyoshi. We hope you will join them for this special collaboration.
Dec. 14 (Wed), 2016 ShapeShifter Lab, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Start:
- 7:00pm
- Ticket(s):
- $20
- Seating Details:
- All free seating
- Ticket Availability:
- Now on sale
- Event URL:
- https://www.facebook.com/events/174794872973906/
- Inquiries:
- Kaoru Watanabe
Email: admin@watanabekaoru.com
Yuta Sumiyoshi (Kodo) Weekend Intensive
Join Yuta Sumiyoshi for a 3-day/2-night intensive taiko workshop at former Kodo member Kaoru Watanabe's Brooklyn base, the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center.
Dec. 16 (Fri)–18 (Sun), 2016 Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Dates & Times:
- From Dec. 16 (Fri) 6:00pm until Dec. 18 (Sun) 2pm.
- Workshop Fee:
- $500 including meals & communal accommodation.
- Workshop Registration:
- Now open
- Venue Address:
- 950 Saint Johns Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA
- Event URL:
- http://www.taikonyc.com/workshops/
- Inquiries:
- Kaoru Watanabe
Email: admin@watanabekaoru.com
Yuta Sumiyoshi (Kodo) Sunday Workshop
Join Yuta Sumiyoshi for a two-hour taiko workshop at former Kodo member Kaoru Watanabe's Brooklyn base, the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center.
Dec. 18 (Sun), 2016 Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Time:
- 3:00–5:00pm
- Fee:
- $40
- Workshop Registration:
- Now open
- Venue Address:
- 950 Saint Johns Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA
- Event URL:
- http://www.taikonyc.com/workshops/
- Inquiries:
- Kaoru Watanabe
Email: admin@watanabekaoru.com