Stomu Takeishi

Stomu Takeishi
Stomu Takeishi with Hernán Hecht and Mark Aanderud
Stomu Takeishi with Hernán Hecht and Mark Aanderud
Background information
Born1964 (age 59–60)
Mito, Ibaraki, Japan
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass guitar

Stomu Takeishi (born 1964, in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture) is a Japanese experimental and jazz bassist.[1][2][3] He is known for playing fretless five-string electric bass guitar and a Klein five-string acoustic bass guitar,[4] often using extended techniques[5] and electronic manipulations such as looping.[1][6]

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  2. ^ "Walker Art Center Presents World Premiere of Knock on the Sky by Myra Melford Trio + Dawn Saito + Michael Haberz". Walker Art Center. 2006. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  3. ^ Griffiths, James (1 April 2004). "Cuong Vu Scratch". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Sound and Environment: Brandon Ross Speaks". Jazz Speaks. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  5. ^ Milkowski, Bill (9 March 2018). "Taylor Ho Bynum Presents a New, Hour-Long Suite in Hartford". DownBeat. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  6. ^ Chinen, Nate (5 October 2006). "A Festival's Name Says It All". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 February 2023.