Takeshi Nishimoto
Takeshi Nishimoto (born in Fukuoka, Japan) is a classically-trained guitarist and composer who is conversant with European, Northern Indian and American jazz classical traditions. In addition to collaborations with diverse artists like late sitar master Rahul Sakyaputra to I'm Not a Gun associate John Tejada, Nishimoto has also performed extensively as a solo artist.
Since 2002, Nishimoto has been signed to UK/Germany based record label City-Centre-Offices and performed at major venues and festivals in the USA, Japan and throughout Europe.
Nishimoto is currently involved in many projects, ranging from soundtracks to gallery-based sound installations. His unique style of guitar playing makes him both a much sought after collaborator and mentor for a broad range of musical projects.
The latest album 'Lavandula' was released on Berlin-based label Sonic Pieces in August 2013.
