Mochizuki Takinojo
- Edukation
- 1976-1977 Zenshinza Theatrical Company attached Actor's Traning School;
- 1976-1978 Shamisen Study under Maestro Sanotada Kineya;
- 1977-1985 Nagauta Percussion Study under Maestro Takio Mochizuki;Given the honorable name Takinojo Mochizuki in 1984.
- 1979-1981 Tokyo University of Arts:Japanese Music DIvision(Major-- Nagauta Percussion);Graduated
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- 1985-present-- Member of Nagauta Association:Mainly engaged in Traditional Japanese music.
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- 1985-present-- Member of Nihon Ongaku Shudan(Pro Musica Nipponia):Involves performances in contemporary Japanese music,a wide range of Japanese popular music ,Jazz,Rock,etc.
- Performances Outside of Japan
- 1989-- Performed in France as a member of Nihon Ongaku Shudan(pro Musica Nipponia).
- 1990-- Performed in Taiwan as a member of Nihon Ongaku Shudan(pro Musica Nipponia).
- 1990-- Performed in the U.S.A. and Canada in the"Hidetaro Honjo U.S. and Canada Presentation" sponserd by the Japan Faundation.
- 1991-- Principal percussionist in performances in Mexico and Ecuador.
- 1991-- Participated in "Hidetaro Honjo's" tour throughout Japan and in Beijing and Spain.
- 1992-- Visited South Korea as an assistant to Mr.Hiromitsu Nishikawa for MESENA.
- 1993-- Performed in Africa(Tanzania,Kenya,Zimbabwe,South Africa) as Group of the Yamada school of Koto(Japnese harp) sponsored by the Japan Foundation.
- 1994-- Performed in Tanzania,Ghana and South Africa as a"Tokyo University of Arts Yamada school of Koto African tour"
- 1994-- Solo Taiko performance in Sydney,Australia at the opning ceremony of a Japanese business event.
- 1995-- Participated in "Hidetaro Honjo's Egypt Tour" sponsored by the Japan Foundation.
- 1996-- Solo Taiko performance in Sydney,Australia.Invited by the East-West Foundation.
- 1997-- Participated for Kabuki Actor Shijaku Nakamura's dancing presentation in Sydney,Australia.Invited by the East-West Foundation.
- Organized a Japanese Percussion Workshop in Sydney,Australia with the support of the Japan Foundation.
- 1998-- Performed in U.S. in "Los Angels Bando-ryu Japanese dancing performance".
- 1999-- Performed in U.S. as a member of Nihon Ongaku Shudan(pro Musica Nipponia).
- 2000-- Performed in Canada as a member of "Nishikawa Ansamble".
- 2000-- Performed in Murburg, Garmany for the opening concert under the auspices of "Japan year in Germany".
- 2000-- Performed in Seoul, Korea in "Seoul Free Jazz festival".
- 2000-- Performed in Nashville, U.S. in " ODORI 2000 Japanese dancing performance".
- 2001-- Performed in France and the Czech Republic as a member of Nihon Ongaku Shudan(Pro Musica Nipponia).
- 2001-- Performed in the Republic of Paraguay, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Argentine Republic and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay as a member of "Water Network".
- 2001-- Performed in Seoul･Korea as a member of Nihon Ongaku Shudan(Pro Musica Nipponia).
- 2002-- Visited the University of Philippines to teach Japanese Kabuki music.
- 2003-- Visited again the University of Philippines to teach Japanese Kabuki music.
- 2003-- Performed in Canada as a member of "Occident-- Orient".
- 2007-- Performed in New York, U.S.A in "A Page Out of Order: M" Yoshiko Chuma & her company "School of Hard knocks".
- 2010-- Performed in Japan Pavilion, World Expo Shanghai 2010, China in "The Japanese Traditional Performing Arts of 'Today' Presented to the World" presented by GEIDANKYO(Japan Council or Performars' Organizations)
- Other Professional Activities
- Have taught percussion to students of all levels of expertise.
- Currently a member of "Hyoryu Gakudan" with Junko Sumi(Vo),Toshiya Mizukawa(Shakuhachi),Masaki Yoshimi(Tabra), and Toshiya Murayama(Pf).
- Have made numerous studio recordings as Japanese music percussionist in various genres of music.
- Participated in a number of rock bands including,"Ichiban-Ya","Shichifukujin", and "Tum Tum Tandrica".
- Have co-played with many Jazz musicians such as:
- John Zone(Sax;U.S.A.)
- Peter Covalt(Bass;Germany)
- Kan Tae Fang(Sax;Korea)
- Kim Dae Fang(Per;Korea)
- Burl Phillips(Bass;U.S.A.)
- Hideto Kanai(Bass;Japan)
- Michihiro Sato(Tsugaru Shamisen;Japan)
- Yukihiro Isso(Noh Flute;Japan)
- Park Je Chung(Per;Korea)
- Christopher Garcia(Per;U.S.A.)
- Gustavo Aguilar(Per;Mexico)
- Have made numerous television appearances as percussion accompanist.
4.Feb.2008
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