Artist Profile
Taichi SugimaruTaichi Sugimaru (piano) was born in Mie, Japan.
He started playing piano when he was young
and performed in many bands while in high school.
He studied jazz piano and theory with Takasi Nakanishi,
and Yoshihiko Naya, and also had classical training with
Masami Hujimoto.
He has been a member of the jazz/fusion band "native"
since 2005. In 2007, he formed his own ensemble, "p-4k"
and their 1st album "In a Special Way" has had high critical acclaim.
The group has continued to released new albums
from INPARTMAINT records continuously since their first success.
Taichi teaches and performs vigorously in a number of styles,
including jazz and
classical traditions.
Genre: healing jazzActive Area: New York