The notes ripple like echoes of memory, moving through blues, jazz, and neo soul. Every sound from Toshiki Soejima's guitar seems to breathe: tender, contemplative, and alive.
With his debut album “True,” Soejima invites the listener into an intimate sonic journal, a world of shimmering chords, subtle phrasing, and sincere emotion. Inspired by the timeless soul of Eric Clapton and the expressive depth of Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto (B'z), his music bridges eras and genres, turning each melody into a dialogue between heart and craft. Beyond the stage, Soejima runs “Soul Guitar Lab,” an innovative online guitar school where technique meets personal expression. His belief is simple: true musical talent begins when you find your own sound. Through his lessons and performances, he connects musicians and listeners around the world, fostering a community rooted in creativity and curiosity. From the quiet streets of Shizuoka to the international stage, Toshiki Soejima continues to shape a sound that is both introspective and universal, a journey to the very heart of the soul of sound. = What people are saying = “At first, I honestly thought it was a joke. Even now, it hasn’t really sunk in”: Eric Clapton named Toshiki Soejima one of his favorite contemporary Japanese guitarists. Tomo Fujita calls Toshiki Soejima the “king of neo soul guitar,” after playing together. Tower Records' Mikiki magazine announces that a new rising star of neo soul is emerging in the East. Stereofox: “Today is a good day because the full Tokyo (jazzhop) EP by legendary Japanese neo soul guitarist Toshiki Soejima and his wife Nahokimama is finally revealed to the world.”
Price: 32.78 EUR
Source: paris.fr — photo: Ville de Paris