Bailaora - composed by Motoshi Kosako
Motoshi Kosako, harpist/composer/improvisor, started his musical training on the piano then the guitar. While in university in Tokyo he played the guitar in professional Jazz bands. In 1997, he moved to the United States and self- taught harp and became the principal harpist of Stockton Symphony Orchestra, CA(2005-2010). In 2007 he won the second place in Lyon & Healy International Jazz & Pop Harp Competition. He plays numerous original compositions for TV commercials, TV programs, films, mobile apps, as well as live performance as solo and various ensemble formats featuring top musicians such as Paul McCandless (oboe, English horn, soprano sax, bass clarinet) and Michael Manring (fretless electric bass). In 2008 he began touring abroad and became one of the most influential international Jazz harpist. His latest project is the innovative trio featuring Michael Manring(electric fretless bass) and Chris Garcia(tabla, percussion) and the harp quintet with strings quartet. By 2024 he released two classical albums 13 jazz albums. He has been invited to perform for numerous international events in USA, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and Australia. He holds a B.S of health science and nursing from Tokyo University, licensed registered nurse and public health nurse and 2nd degree Judo blackbelt.He and his wife Terra are developing 15 acres property to a sustainable permaculture farm. They enjoy home grown produce from organic garden and live stocks.
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