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Nobuki Takamen
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Jersey City, New Jersey
United States

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Member Since9/5/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.nobukitakamen.com
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FROM NOW ON
What's New Records (WNCJ-2192)
October 22, 2008 release

1. C.M.G.
2. Scenes
3. One Big Shot
4. Smile
5. Like Blue
6. 3 x 4
7. Message for the Messengers
8. Nebergall Loop
9. Nine
10. From Now on

All Songs Composed by Nobuki Takamen

Nobuki Takamen / Guitar
Bryan Beninghove / Tenor Sax(1, 6 & 9)
Hitoshi Kanda / Piano
Toshiyuki Tanahashi / Bass
Makoto Kikuchi / Drums


Bull's Blues
What's New Records (WNCJ-2168)
June 21, 2006 release

1. Bull's Blues
2. 14-1
3. For the Stranger
4. No Chance
5. Strolling in Downtown
6. The Other Side of City
7. After Dinner
8. Homage
9. Union Square Nobels

All Songs Composed by Nobuki Takamen

Nobuki Takamen / Guitar
Ro Hasegawa / Tenor Sax(1-4, 8)
Hitoshi Kanda / Piano(except 9)
Toshiyuki Tanahashi / Bass
Makoto Kikuchi / Drums

Sounds Like
Strolling in Downtown

Homage

Union Square Nobels

Record LabelWhat's New Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 15 2009 7:00P
Iridium Jazz Club New York, New York
Aug 14 2009 9:00P
Greenwich Village Bistro New York, New York

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   About Nobuki Takamen

Guitarist/Composer Nobuki Takamen, born in 1977 and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, now resides in Jersey City, NJ and performs in the Tri-State area.

Nobuki leads his own group, NOBUKI TAKAMEN GROUP, which performs his original compositions and arrangements. A mainstay of the New York jazz scene, he has also performed at jazz festivals, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal 2009, the Medicine Hat Jazz Fest 2009, the Calgary Jazz Festival 2009, the Rochester International Jazz Festival 2007 and toured annually throughout Japan since 2004.

Nobuki has two albums as a leader released from What's New Records. Both the first album, Bull's Blues (2006), and the second, FROM NOW ON (2008) are comprised entirely of his original compositions and have been featured in DownBeat, Just Jazz Guitar, AllAboutJazz, Jazz Guitar Book, LA Jazz Scene, Jazz Life Magazine and Swing Journal.

Nobuki endorses Acoustic Image Amplifiers, Raezer's Edge Speaker Cabinets and Yamaha USA.



''Takamen has a consistently mellow tone and a style that ranges from relaxed to fiery.From Now On will satisfy fans of the bop guitar.''
—Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene


''While Takamen has prodigious technique, FROM NOW ON never forces it in your face. His compositions all have strong, lyrical melodies akin to James Taylor's, which sink into the mind, inviting subconscious lyric-writing from even the most casual listen.''
—Dave Major, AllAboutJazz


''Takamen continues his seamless merging of lyrically-resplendent compositions, with peppery, in-the-pocket grooves.''
—Glenn Astarita, JazzReview.com


''Nobuki gets to exhibit some fine chops in each of these tunes as he displays a keen sense of melody and taste.''
—Lyle Robinson, Jazz Guitar Life


''... the compositions are engaging, and the group dynamic is never less than brilliant. Takamen has given us a great first album and left us with the anticipation of his successes to come.''
—Matthew Warnock, Just Jazz Guitar


"Nobuki Takamen released a new CD entitled ''From Now On'', which features some of the best musicians the area has to offer. ...combines poignant melodies with fast-paced jazz instrumentals.''
— Sean Allocca, Current


''After a brilliant first album, guitar player Nobuki Takamen is back with ten originals. The style is fluid and the whole album is well structured, keep up the good work.''
—Pascal Dorban, Radio ARA Luxembourg




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NOBUKI TAKAMEN: From Now On



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Chela&Birdland





Jun 10 2009 3:58 PM

Very good music. Thaks for the add and kisses from Málaga, Spain.
suavecito™





May 16 2009 3:36 PM

hello nobuki. how are yuh? idk if yuh remember me buh i use to be yur student back at metropolis.
Marie





May 8 2009 10:10 AM

BRAZIL

Thanks for the add peace and blessings to you all
Marie
STAN SYLVANDER™





May 7 2009 8:01 PM

Fucking, rooooockk!!

Thank you!!

ss-vocal

Respect!!!
FRANKIESAXLOOPER





May 5 2009 1:23 AM

HEY NOBUKI-
SOUNDS GOOD! VERY ENJOYABLE.
-VERY ENJOYABLE.
doop moe fez





Apr 23 2009 5:38 PM

ALL THINK THAT WE PLAY VERY BAD
Ian Rapien





Apr 16 2009 8:01 PM

Yeah man, let's definitely play when you get back from Japan!
Ian
doop moe fez





Apr 14 2009 4:38 PM

PACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NU-TOWN RECORDS





Apr 2 2009 8:53 AM

Hello Friend. I want to take the time out to personally thank you for adding me to your friends list. It is truly an honor. While i'm here, i want to drop this in your sprit. I am Currently On tour With My Group Annointed By Chrsit (A.B.C) promoting This Album I Produced call the "New Generation Of Gospel Music". I am extending an invitation unto you to experience this ministry live that God has ordained me to share with the Body of Christ.

There is no Fee involved however we do have c.ds that we sell after each concert. If you are interested in us coming to minister at you church than feel free to contact me. Just let me know that time and date and we will make ourselves available to be there. Thank You For Your Time.

God bless

Variations Group


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Mar 25 2009 1:52 PM

Really cool stuff man! so sensitive!! greetings from Bilbao!! check out our music if you can!!

Thanx!
Carlos Campos





Mar 25 2009 1:36 PM

Nobuki! You're a great musician, thanks for the music, great tone and feeling.
Best Wishes.
ღ~Jillian~ღ





Mar 6 2009 1:13 AM

I'm sorry for not responding sooner but I told you about it earlier at my lesson :)
doop moe fez





Mar 4 2009 6:31 PM

www. myspace. com/doopmoefez
Joshua Louis





Mar 4 2009 2:24 AM

Hi, thanks for the Friendship-- great work!! All the best!! Dr.
Joshua

Keep checking my site for calendar dates!

http://www. JoshuaLouis. com
Joshua Louis





Mar 3 2009 12:58 AM

Hi, thanks for the Friendship- and you're Jersey too!! Hope you’re having an awesome Monday!

Dr.
Joshua

http://www. JoshuaLouis. com
Sayalessandra





Feb 28 2009 3:14 PM

Hello Nobuki, have a lovely weekend! Sayalessandra
Jazz Break





Feb 11 2009 6:25 PM

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So, we appreciate your add very much.

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Feb 5 2009 11:34 PM

Thanks A Lot For The Add !
Listen "MOONSHOES" On Myspace
The New French Sound Of Soul Pop !

Yuuki Koike





Jan 11 2009 5:08 AM

Thanks Takamen-san! I'm looking forward to seeing you there!! Y
Homero Bittencourt





Jan 1 2009 11:37 PM

Hello Nobuki
Thank you for Friendship!
All The Best 2009!
Jazz On T.A.P





Dec 30 2008 8:10 PM

With our best wishes for a healthy and creative New Year

Daniel DENIS-DRAY Batteur/Drummer





Dec 22 2008 1:09 PM

Thank you for the friendship!!!I enjoyed your music!!!Congratulations!!!Best wishes!!!Peace !!Daniel DD
Kevin Reilly and his Four Strings





Dec 17 2008 5:30 PM

Hey Nobuki! How did the tour go?
Rexie the Maker





Dec 9 2008 5:11 PM

Thanks for the add!

If you haven't dropped me a line yet, I would love to know what your plans are for future production and recording.

You can see some examples of my production work on my profile.


-Rexie (Producer, Baker, Candlestick Maker)
How Alex Got His Groove Back..





Dec 2 2008 5:45 PM

hey buddy, how is all? Sorry I haven't been to class money is tight. I am going to be going in for next week though. hope your tour was awesome and that your doing well.
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