Ryuta Abiru

Ryuta Abiru

Born in 1971, Ryuta started playing the piano as a child. He attended high school in Japan at a school run in association with Tokyo Music University. There he became an avid fan of Jazz. After high school he entered Berkley College of Music in Boston U.S.A, and received training from Herb Pomeloy, Cecil Mcbee, Jeff Covell, along with other great teachers and musicians. After graduation he returned to Japan and has been active full-time in concerts, supporting Izumi Yukimura and other singers, and studio recording work. During his career he has played with Toshio Miki (sax),Yoshiro Okazaki (trumpet), Shungo Sawada (guitar), and others. He has also performed in Las Vegas and Miami, co-starring with a player of traditional Japanese music. In addition, he has recorded with several artists including Suguru Miyaji (Weather Eyes ,Future Swing) and with Mihoko Hazama (HeartStrings). Shiokawa Kouji(Shikari) He is presently devoting most of his time and energy to Latin Music and Latin piano, studying with Sergio Norona of Paulit FG, Groupo Niche and Alche Lang of Afro Cuban All Starsin Havana (Cuba). In 2002 Ryuta formed his own Latin music band called "Banda de Planeta" Released first CD <Cabaret nacional> in 2004 . Also Released CD of his own piano trio (+1) in August 2005. It called "A circle of nature" He also plays activity with the Suguru Miyaji Group, Chieko Tsutumi Group, Shuntarou Harada Group,, Kouji Shiokawa Group, Banda obaoba(Brazilian music) , Sabrosura Del Sonido(Cuban salsa)and other ensembles. Besides performing, Ryuta teaches private lessons, making good use of his experience and training from Jeff Covell, a musician who performsin the direct line of influence from Charlie Banacos who is highly renown in Japanese music circles. I also teach students who speak or understand English, so please feel free to contact me at abiru@yahoo.co.jp or you could also call me on my mobile. The mumber is 090-8568-4299