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Tomo Fujita
 
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Tomo
Fujita's song "Confidence Cat"
is
available NOW on
The
Funk Soul Groove
compilation
CD by Penny Nation |
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Tomo Fujita possesses all
of the elements of great musicianship: astounding technical ability,
flawless rhythm skills, and a total command of his instrument; but
the
greatest aspect of his talent is his ability to inject a deep soulfulness
into every note he plays.
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The
Funk Soul Groove
(CD)
 Tomo also plays guitar on another track!
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Deep blues, be-bop jazz,
acid funk--no matter what style is called for, Tomo plays it all with
command. In addition to his instrumental mastery, he also understands
the key elements of showmanship and live performance; this animated
guitarist, often seen bouncing madly on the stage in flashy red pants,
is as exciting to watch as he is to listen to. |
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Skillfully blending genres
such as blues, funk and jazz, the original instrumental compositions
on Tomo Fujita's debut CD, Put On Your Funk Face, are a mixture of
the guitarist's many diverse influences: Earth, Wind and Fire, B.B.
King, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Pass, Larry Carlton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and
the Meters. "Just Funky" and "Meltdown" are impressive
examples of fusion/funk magic, while "Orange Juice & Water" and "Don't
Wake Me" advance Fujita's blues agenda, as he bends and slides
his way through warm, resonant solos and ultra-clean, soulful melodies.
Fujita demonstrates a great touch and sense of dynamics throughout
Put On Your Funk Face, which makes this release essential listening
for fans of his brand of sonic stylings.
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Winning
numerous Battles of the Bands, Boston's Best Guitarist competition, and
demo of the month in Guitar Player magazine (which is published internationally)
isn't enough for him. Tomo won't stop until he reaches the top. |
Tomo has developed
his great reputation with musicians and audiences through years of
playing clubs throughout New England like the House of Blues, Johnny
D's, Harper's Ferry, Ryles, the Berklee Performance Center, etc.,where
he has shared the stage with the likes of Phil Collins, bassist Darryl
Jones (Miles Davis, Sting, Rolling Stones), Ronnie Earl, disco greats
Peaches n' Herb, Mighty Sam McClain, and Roomful of Blues to name
a few. He also enjoyed a stint in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize
winning musical RENT . He is a long-time endorser of D'Addario strings,
and has his own line of picks and guitars.
Tomo's greatest
attribute is his ability to command attention in any setting, whether
it be an outdoor festival, a gritty bar, or a classy jazz club. His
live shows with Blue Funk, his band of Berklee colleagues, are pure
artistic entertainment. When you see Tomo, you never feel cheated;
audiences have told him both in the church and in the clubs that listening
to him play is a religious experience.
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Professor
Fujita has been teaching at Berklee College of Music since 1993 and
continues to be one of the most sought after and effective guitar
and ensemble teachers. He has played guitar with the Tony Award and
Pulitzer Prize winning musical Rent, and has shared the stage with
notables such as Phil Collins, Roomful of Blues, and Darryl Jones
and the Saturday Night Live Band, to name a few. Additionally, Fujita
is the winner of Boston's Best Guitarist Competition, and he has
won critical acclaim in Guitar Player and Guitar Shop magazines.
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