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Toru Dodo
Jazz

My New CD is now available at CD Baby.com



BRONX, New York
United States

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   Toru Dodo: General Info
Member Since4/14/2006
Band Websitetorudodo.com
Band Members"116 West 238St"---Reuben Rogers&John Lamkin "DODO 3"---Joseph Lepore & Rodney Green "Do You Like Cappuccino?"--Joseph Lepore , Rodney Green, Yasushi Nakamura, David Eggar
InfluencesBach, Chopin, Mahler, Debussy, Prokofiev, Puccini, Monk, Ellington, Miles, Joe Zawinul, Steve Reich,Ryuichi Sakamoto, Toru Takemitsu and all the musician's I've played with.
Sounds LikeT-Dog's Theme
Record LabelJazz City Spirits, Do & Do/Muzak
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
SOMI@Le Grand Dakar, Sounds like Brooklyn, Brooklyn Brooklyn, New York
Feb 6 2010 9:00P
JAZZ Japanese Connection@NUYORICAN Poets Cafe, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 7 2010 8:00P
Toru Dodo Trio @ Cleopatra’s Needle, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 8 2010 6:00P
Aimee Allen @ Shrine, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 11 2010 7:30P
Mamiko Taira @ NB Lounge, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 12 2010 9:30P
Jennifer Ledesna@Anyway Cafe, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 14 2010 8:00P
Carolyn Leonhart@Smoke, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 18 2010 7:30P
Mamiko Taira @ NB Lounge, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 19 2010 9:30P
Jennifer Ledesna@Anyway Cafe, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 21 2010 8:00P
Toru Dodo Trio @ Cleopatra’s Needle, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 25 2010 7:30P
Mamiko Taira @ NB Lounge, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 26 2010 9:30P
Jennifer Ledesna@Anyway Cafe, NYC NYC, New York
Feb 28 2010 8:00P
Toru Dodo Trio @ Cleopatra’s Needle, NYC NYC, New York

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   About Toru Dodo
TORU DODO , Born in Tokyo, started playing piano at age 4. He went to the Berklee College of Music then moved to NY in 1998. Since then he has kept his musical career going forward, He often tours around USA, Japan, Canada, West Africa as a leader and as a sideman. He released 3 of his leader album "DODO"('02) "116 West 238 St."('04) (featuring Reuben Rogers on bass and John Lamkin on drums) and " DODO 3" ('06) (featuring Joseph Lepore on bass and Rodney Green on drums) from Japanese label , Jazz City Spirits/Muzak, all produced by a legendary guitarist ,Yosiaki Masuo. His new CD "Do You Like Cappuccino?"('08) is now available on CD Baby.com. Musicians who he worked with as a side man are Kenny Garret, Benny Golson, Curtis Fuller, Ruth Brown, Terumasa Hino just to name a few. Now My CDs are available on CD Baby!! http://cdbaby.com/cd/torudodo1 http://cdbaby.com/cd/torudodo3 http://cdbaby.com/cd/torudodo4

   Toru Dodo's Friend Space (Top 16)
Toru Dodo has 1615 friends.
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 Wayne Escoffery 


 John Lamkin III 


 Pete Zimmer 


 DANIEL MORENO 


 Michelle Walker 


 herve samb 


 Satoshi Inoue 


 Daisuke Abe 


 Yoshi Waki 


 Reuben Rogers 


 Joseph Lepore 


 Yasushi Nakamura 


 Yoshiro Okazaki 





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LUIZSANTOSMUSIC.com

LUIZSANTOSMUSIC.com



Jan 30 2010 7:44 AM

Hey Toru~ Have a Powerful New Decade!
ADD! http://facebook.com/pages/Luiz-Santos-Music/90075091035?ref=ts
Peace in 2010, Luiz http://Luizsantosmusic.com Luiz%20Santos%20MusicQuantcast Luiz%20Santos%20MusicQuantcast
Xio

Xio



Jan 24 2010 11:10 PM

Thanks 4 the friendship! Xio
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Patricia Talem

Patricia Talem



Jan 22 2010 7:30 AM

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Patricia Talem
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Amnesiac quartet, Tribute to RADIOHEAD

Amnesiac quartet, Tribute to RADIOHEAD



Jan 22 2010 7:30 AM

Many thanks for the add ; ) Album now available on Itunes.com, cdmail.fr and musearecords.com !
Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Nov 28 2009 1:51 PM

Hi!

Just checking in on you my friend and hope you are well!

"Life's truest happiness is found in the friendships we make along the way".

THANK YOU for the PRECIOUS GIFT of your friendship!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

Your friend,

Richard

BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST!

CDs @ http://www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

CDBaby.com / ITunes
Jacinta

Jacinta



Nov 27 2009 3:53 PM



"Songs of Freedom", the new album by Portuguese Jacinta, debuted in 16th place on the National Top Sales


I Hope you enjoy it!

All the best

Jacinta




New CD "Songs Of Freedom"
- BLUE NOTE Records

ZUM

ZUM



Nov 17 2009 8:17 PM




Tour Europe Autumn 2009
In November, Zum is touring in Europe.



During the tour, we will performing in Germany, Czech Republic and Spain.



Here are the dates of the tour:



Saturday, November 14

Berlin, Germany

UFA Fabrik

EUR 12.00

20:30 h

www.ufafabrik.de



Sunday, November 15

Quohren, Germany

Kunstsaal



Thursday, November 19

Brno, Czech Republic

Brnenske kulturni Centrum

19:30h

www.bkc.cz



Friday, November 20

Rymarov, Czech Republic

Stredisko volneho casu

street Okruzni 10



Wednesday, November 25

Barcelona, Spain

NIU [espai arti'stic contemporani]

21:00h

www.niubcn.com



Thursday, November 26

Barcelona, Spain

Boca Nord

21:30h

www.bocanord.org



Friday, November 27

Barcelona, Spain

La Cova de les Cultures

EUR 9.00

22.00 h.

www.lacovadelescultures.com
The Whip
skindeep

skindeep



Nov 9 2009 9:25 PM

Just wanted to stop by and let you know I’m excited to announce the release of my debut album: skindeep “Reflection of me” be sure and check out my blog hit the link support the cause. Profile includes 2 unreleased tracks thanks pc and be blessed. skindeep

 

 

 

 

Hanameow

Hanameow



Oct 31 2009 6:59 AM

Hellooooooooo! How was the show in KYOTO, my home town? Hope it was a good one ;) well, I've been to Amsterdam and Brussels recently...wow, I love love love Amsterdam!! I've got a new Dutch friend there, so I'm planning to trip back there again in 2010. Haven't seen your show a while. I'll try to get to see you sometime in November!! Need some cool music... ;) Have a beautiful Halloween & marathon weekend!! Ciao!


 

♡CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT™♡

♡CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT™♡



Oct 13 2009 3:59 PM




Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the Music
Nice to meet you through cyberlink!
Keep up da Great Work!
Wishes you All da Best in 2009!
Enjoy your Week

CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT


Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Oct 7 2009 3:46 AM

Hi !

JUST CHECKING IN ON YOU MY FRIEND TO SEE HOW YOU'VE BEEN DOING!

ITS GREAT TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND!

Please touch base with me from time to time to let me know how you are doing!

Richard

BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST!

CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

CDBaby.com / ITunes

Peter Hasler Monk Revival

Peter Hasler Monk Revival



Aug 9 2009 6:00 AM

Dear Toru

 

Thank you for adding me to your friends.

 

If you want to support me, buy or download the instrumental solo drumming cd “Drums Music” from Peter Hasler’s Kitchen over cdbaby.com or amazon.com. Songs to download are available on itunes.com.

 

 

CD exchange is also welcome.

 

Drumming regards

Peter

Earth Trip

Earth Trip



Jul 11 2009 11:44 AM

Thanx alot for your friendship and welcome to myspace of "EARTH TRIP"!!

Love&Peace!!! E.T.

All Albums are available at iTUNES

Print collage

Takahiro Morooka

Takahiro Morooka



Jul 7 2009 2:16 PM

Event: MiniJ’s debut show
Time: July 19th at 2pm
Place: Bowery Poetry Club, NYC
Cost: $5

MiniJ is a new creative electro-acoustic trio. It’ll be a great show & we hope to see you there!

Mike Weiser- Keyboard, Laptop
Takahiro Morooka- Upright Bass
Jay Jaskot- Drums

miniJ debut
[Jiga-Vôo]

[Jiga-Vôo]



May 21 2009 1:36 PM

Thnx for the friendship and I hope you like our music.

PAT HOLLEY

PAT HOLLEY



May 19 2009 12:39 AM

Please take a look at the eCard below and check out the lineup of
great musicians who will be performing with me on June 16th at the Iridium. I am very excited!

Peace,

Pat Holley



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By patholley at 2009-05-16

Gianluca Di Ienno

Gianluca Di Ienno



May 18 2009 12:56 PM

Ciao Toru, we're back!!!
NY was awesome, great experience for me!
Great playing! Good Luck for nu Album...!
Hope to hear and meet you again!
Gianluca
Hanameow

Hanameow



May 18 2009 6:25 AM

Hey, I really had a great time tonight! Thank you for your beautiful music, and sharing the love of music with others!! I was so happy to be there surrounded by all the music lovers ;) Feel super!! I may not be able to sleep...haha. Anyway...Oyasuminasai ! Hope to see you soon again :D
CLAUZELSISTS

CLAUZELSISTS



May 17 2009 10:20 PM

Salut à toi !

Nous passons en concert le 27 MAI 2009 à LA CAVE SE REBIFFE à 21H00

6 rue Charles François Dupuis
Métro REPUBLIQUE


http://www.myspace.com/fannyclauzel : NOTRE MYSPACE !! :-)


J'espère que tu seras parmis nous,

Tu peux bien évidemment inviter des amis!

Porte toi bien d'ici là ,

Fanny CLAUZEL
Gianluca Di Ienno

Gianluca Di Ienno



May 12 2009 2:59 PM

ciao Toru, how're you?
really nice to meet you at Cleopatra's last night!

I like your playing and your solo construction, I think your jazz language is awesome...


Hope to meet you again, before my depart for Italy!
Gianluca
Brian Groder

Brian Groder



May 10 2009 9:20 PM

Many Thanks Toru
Enjoyed all the music, especially Metamorphosis
Hope to catch them live ...
peace
Aki Ishiguro: Rhetoric

Aki Ishiguro: Rhetoric



Apr 23 2009 7:38 PM

はじめまして!
Jazz Break

Jazz Break



Apr 21 2009 4:27 PM


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Apr 18 2009 9:28 PM

Thank you for find me!
I love your music. I felt some nostalgic sense from them.It's lovely.
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