Blending elements of neo-soul, folk, old-time blues and pop, Justin has the guts of Ray LaMontagne and the soul of Lauryn Hill.
This guitar slinging aficionado has the street smarts of an urban swinger and the heart-bending soul of a gospel preacher, and is adept at blending a dark, bluesy Americana vibe with warm, acoustic soul where bits of old folk music and flamenco tunes swirl in and out of earshot.
Half Japanese, half American Justin Nozuka was born in New York and grew up in Toronto. Raised by a single mother, Justin was the sixth of seven children, where all four of his brothers are artists in some form. As a teen, he spun Motown, folk and hip-hop as he fleshed out his music skills learning guitar with his Mexican friends at boarding school.
During his short career, Justin has already snagged stage time with greats like John Cale, Crowded House and Ziggy Marley and with up-and-comers Sam Roberts, Jully Black and Xavier Rudd.
It’s open aired honesty tightly knit. You’ve discovered something that’s all your own yet it spans backstories and countries to fill a million yards and a hundred theatres. This could be Central Park, could be Massey Hall.
QUOTES:
"In his debut album "Holly", Justin Nozuka has created eleven impressive pieces of thoughtful acoustic-soul. Filled with understated melodies, minimal production and an interesting, sometimes dark take on song-craft...4 Stars." -- BBC
"Superior acoustic soul... 4 Stars." -- Q Magazine, UK
"...Nozuka is producing material that is unlike any other singer songwriters - and consequently is beyond genre definition. Largely, it is one man and his faithful guitar - but with a voice like his, there really is no need for any other instrumentation. In truth it would only get in the way. 4 Stars." -- Belfast Daily Telegraph
“Nozuka seemed very modest, but there was absolutely no reason. He had every eye on him and it was nearly impossible to look away. Every song seemed to outdo the one before it, and when he quietly walked off, we were all aching for more.” --Chartattack.com
Tell me, how can you be so amazing all the time? God blessed the earth when you were born. I could never get enough of YOU. The beautiful person you are, soul and everything that comes with it.
Justin if we were compatible i would give you my kidney liver spleen anything... just to keep you alive longer to gift us with your talent... but you already have my heart i love you Justin Nozuka !!!! you are amazing
The Christmas season is near, it's time for some presents... I put up 2 previously unreleased tracks for FREE download at www.gordon-reeves.com/freedownloads
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I'm wishing you wonderful days for Christmas and all the best for 2010! Cya, Gordon
Thanks for all the love yesterday! It was so funny the way you were spoiling us :D Just want to wish you a Merry Christmas. May these days bring you peace and joy and continue to surround you with light and love.
All of this is a wonderful surprise. I just watched some videos from your tour, WOW!!!!!!!! You guys never cease to amaze me. All your new songs coming out are great. I can't wait to get the CD.
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