Résumé

2024-10-05

Performances, Ensembles

  • Adrienne McKay (2023–present)
  • Marty Elkins (2023–present)
  • Fleur Seule (Allyson Briggs) (2022–present)
  • Mary Foster Conklin (2020–present)
  • Jamaica Harlem Repertory Theatre Production (2019–20)
  • Steve Chelliah (2019–21)
  • Erli Perez (2019–present)
  • Peter Leich New Life Orchestra (2018–20)
  • Lezlie Harrison (2018–present)
  • Diane Hoffman (2017–19)
  • The Wizard of Oz Harlem Repertory Theatre Production (2017–20)
  • Margi Gianquinto (2015–19)
  • Danny Walsh Band (2015–21)
  • Sabrina Silver (2014–19)
  • Coalescence (2012–19)
  • The Artie Shaw Orchestra (2012–18)
  • George Gee Swing Orchestra (2012–14)
  • Lisa Gary (2012–14)
  • Elena Moon Park (2012–present)
  • William Galison (2011–15, 2021–present)
  • Marion Cowings Vocal Masterclass (2011–15)
  • Lizzie Thomas (2011–13, 2017–18)
  • Dave Schnitter Quartet (2010–17)
  • The Smoke Big Band (2009–12)
  • Yoshi Waki Band (2009–20)
  • Champian Fulton (2008–10)
  • Richie Vitale Quintet (2008–11)
  • Alex Stein Jam Session (2008–09)
  • Father Goose (2008–09, 2015–18)
  • Kenny Shanker Group (2008–17)
  • Chihiro Yamanaka Trio (2007–present)
  • Kitsune Ensemble (2007–12)
  • Harry Whitaker Moments to Moments (2007–09)
  • Eliane Amherd (2006–08, 16–present)
  • Shunzo Ohno Group (2006–13, 22)
  • Joyce DiCamillo Trio (2006–present)
  • Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra (2006–2015)
  • Randy Johnston Trio (2005–14)
  • Bill Ware Vibes (2005–10)
  • Mob Scene (Pete Davenport Quartet) (2004–08)
  • Art Hirahara Trio (2004–11)
  • Cultur Versy (Victor Jones Group) (2003–06)
  • Dave Jensen Quartet (2003–04)
  • Dan Zanes and Friends (2002–06, 2011–17)
  • Fosse Touring LLC (2000–02)
  • Bruce Bartlett Trio (2000)
  • Nuage (2000)
  • Nashua Symphony Orchestsa (2000)
  • Peter Stoltzman Quartet (2000)

Awards

Television Appearances

  • Union TV 34: After Dark (with Janice Friedman; 2011)
  • Fox News: Strategy Room (with Lois Bruno; 2009)
  • New Tang Dynasty Television: Asia Talk (with Kitsune Ensemble; 2009)
  • Disney Channel: Playhouse Disney (with Dan Zanes and Friends; 2006)
  • NBC: Today Show (with Dan Zanes and Friends; 2005)
  • ABC: Nightline (with Dan Zanes and Friends; 2005)
  • WGBH Boston: video clip (with Dan Zanes and Friends; 2004)
  • Noggin: Move to the Music (with Dan Zanes and Friends; 2004)
  • PBS: Sesame Street episode 4064 (with Dan Zanes and Friends; 2003)
  • WHDH Boston: Asian Focus (with Hiro Honshuku Group; 1999)
  • Fuji TV (Japan): Hattori Ryoichi Story (role of a musician; 1993)

Festival Appearances

  • Bethlehem Musikfest (Bethlehem, NJ)
  • Blue Note Jazz Festival (New York, NY)
  • Boston Jazz Society’s Annual Festival (Easton, MA)
  • Brooklyn Roots Festival (Brooklyn, NY)
  • Buck Hill-Skytop Music Festival (Skytop, PA)
  • CareFusion Jazz Festival New York (New York, NY)
  • Celebrate Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NY)
  • Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival (Brooklyn, NY)
  • Central Park Summer Stage (New York, NY)
  • Ellnora Guitar Festival (Urbana, IL)
  • Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (Montréal, Québec)
  • Friends of Old Time Music (Iowa City, IA)
  • Heineken Jazzaldia (San Sebastian, Spain)
  • Hot Jazz (Tel Aviv, Israel)
  • JVC Jazz Festival (New York, NY)
  • Long Island Winterfest (Long Island, NY)
  • Lowell Folk Festival (Lowell, MA)
  • Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (New York, NY)
  • Marshall Fields Day of Music (Minneapolis, MN)
  • Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival (Washington DC)
  • Mondo NYC Music Festival (New York, NY)
  • Monterey Jazz Festival (Monterey, CA)
  • Motives Festival Genk (Genk, Belgium)
  • MuSE Sounds of Arts Festival (Queens, NY)
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival (Washington DC)
  • Newport Folk Music Festival (Newport, MA)
  • NYC Multicultural Festival (New York, NY)
  • Queens OverGround Spring Jazz Festival (Queens, NY)
  • Ravinia Festival (Highland Park, IL)
  • Red Hook Jazz Festival (Brooklyn, NY)
  • San José Jazz Summer Fest (San José, CA)
  • Saratoga Jazz Festival (Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • Saturday in the Park Festival (Sioux City, IA)
  • Syracuse Jazz Fest (Syracuse, NY)
  • Washington Heights Jazz Festival (New York, NY)
  • WBOS Earthfest (Boston, MA)
  • Williamsburg Jazz Festival (Brooklyn, NY)
  • Windham Chamber Music Festival (Windham, NY)
  • Winter Jazzfest (New York, NY)

Recordings

  • Blue Note UCCJ 2237, Chihiro Yamanaka: Carry On (2024)
  • Smithsonian Folkways SFW 45090, Dan + Claudia Zanes: Pieces of Home (2024)
  • Blue Note UCCJ 2227, Chihiro Yamanaka: Dolce Vita (2023)
  • —, Suzanne Lorge: Dark Sky Waiting (2023)
  • Blue Note UCCJ 2215, Chihiro Yamanaka: Today Is Another Day (2022)
  • —, Bill Mobley: It Was a Good Day for Donald (single) (2022)
  • Wise Cat WC0009, Kenny Shanker: Vortex (2022)
  • Wise Cat WC0007, Kenny Shanker: Beautiful Things (2021)
  • Jazz House 7006/7, The Peter Leitch New Life Orchestra: New Life (2020)
  • Blue Note UCCJ 2181, Chihiro Yamanaka: Rosa (2020)
  • —, Koh Mr. Saxman: Koh the ClarinetMan: Love at First Sight (2020)
  • Wise Cat WC0005, Lois Bruno: And So It Begins (2019)
  • Blue Note UCCJ 2167, Chihiro Yamanaka: Prima del Tramonto (2019)
  • —, Michelle Duda: A Fool Like Me (2019)
  • Wise Cat WC0002, Coalescence: Coalescence 2 (2019)
  • —, Diane Hoffman: Do I Love You (2018)
  • Cellarlive CL061717, Sam Dillon: Out in the Open (2018)
  • Golondrina 5639419090, Sonia De Los Santos: ¡Alegría! (2018)
  • Blue Note UCCJ 2157, Chihiro Yamanaka: Utopia (2018)
  • —, Maya Donovan: Infected (EP) (2018)
  • —, Mamiko Taira: Secret (limited press) (2017)
  • Smithsonian Folkways SFW 45083, Dan Zanes and Friends: Lead Belly, Baby! (2017)
  • Wise Cat WC0001, Kenny Shanker: The Witching Hour (2017)
  • Blue Note UCCQ 1064, Chihiro Yamanaka: Guilty Pleasure (2016)
  • —, Greg Merritt: New York Sexy (2015)
  • Festival Five Records FFR021, Sonia De Los Santos: Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island (2015)
  • Blue Note UCCQ 1048, Chihiro Yamanaka: Best 2005–2015 (2015)
  • —, Alicia Morrissey: Wishing You Magic (2015)
  • Blue Note UCCQ 1043, Chihiro Yamanaka: Syncopation Hazard (2015)
  • —, Hiroshi Kubo: Healing with Love (2015)
  • Blue Note UCBJ 1007, Chihiro Yamanaka: Live at Blue Note Tokyo (2014)
  • —, Lizzie Thomas: Santa Baby (2014)
  • Posi-Tone Records PR 8130, Kenny Shanker: Action City (2014)
  • —, Josh Levinson: Depend on Me (2014)
  • —, Sabrina Silver: Freshman (2014)
  • —, Lizzie Thomas: Easy to Love (2013)
  • Zoho Music ZM 201312, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra: I Go Humble (2013)
  • —, Coalescence: Coalescence (2013)
  • Verve UCCJ 2109, UCCJ 9127, Chihiro Yamanaka: After Hours 2 (2012)
  • Festival Five Record FFR018, Elena Moon Park: Rabbit Days and Dumplings (2012)
  • —, Danny Walsh: Entering In (2012)
  • Verve UUCJ 2096, Chihiro Yamanaka: Still Working (2012)
  • Holcomb Rock Road, Hope Harris: Picasso, That’s Who! (and So Can You!) (2012)
  • Festival Five Record FFR016, Dan Zanes and Friends: Little Nut Tree (2011)
  • Posi-Tone Records PR 8087, Kenny Shanker: Steppin’ Up (2011)
  • Verve UCCJ 2090, UCGJ 9002, UCCJ 9124, Chihiro Yamanaka: Reminiscence (2011)
  • Posi-Tone Records PR 8074, Art Hirahara: Noble Path (2011)
  • —, Mike Eckroth: Sombrío (2011)
  • Bickytown Records, Carol Levin: Between the Lines (2010)
  • Verve UCCJ 2077, Chihiro Yamanaka: Runnin’ Wild (2009)
  • —, Greg Purnhagen: Desiderio (2009)
  • —, Robin Filippone: Robin Filippone (2009)
  • Ruzztone Music 1001, Russ Spiegel: Transplants (2009)
  • —, Sarah Corman: Happy Little Tune (2009)
  • Festival Five Record, Dan Zanes and Friends: The Welcome Table: Songs of Inspiration, Mystery, and Good Times (2009)
  • Mid Corporation, Midori Ikeda: Time He Gave Me (2008)
  • —, The Reformationists: Debut Demo (2008)
  • Soundmen on Wax SOW 502, Michael Watford: As (Remixes) (2008)
    with Takaya Nagase
  • Random Chance Records RCD 036, Bill Ware: Wonder Full (2008)
  • Verve UUCJ 2065, Chihiro Yamanaka: After Hours (2008)
  • Koch Records KOC CD 4432, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra: Enjoy! (2006)
  • Alabaster Muzik, Eric Alabaster: Pahgel Meshuggah: Loco Love Music of Eric Alabaster (2007)
  • Gozen Reiji Records GR001, Billy Fox: Kaidan Suite (2006)
  • Old Town School, v.a.: Old Town School of Folk Music Songbook, Vol. 1 (2006)
    with Dan Zanes and Friends
  • Verdict Records, Dexter Porter: Crazy She Calls Me (2006)
  • Crows’ Kin Records, Jacob Varmus: All the Things We Still Can Be (2006)
  • Festival Five Record FFR009, Dan Zanes and Friends: Catch that Train! (2006)
  • Universal Music UCCU 1096, Chihiro Yamanaka: Universal a Go Go! (2006)
  • —, Inbar Fridman: She Had (2005)
  • —, Peter John Stoltzman: Cycles (2005)
  • Festival Five Records FFR008, Dan Zanes: All Around the Kitchen! Crazy Videos & Concert Songs! (DVD; 2005)
  • —, Alex Levin: Night and Distance (2005)
  • Vitamin Records VIT 8747, String Vandaloo: A String Quartet Tribute to Massive Attack (2005)
  • Ollio Records, Antonio Barbagallo: Colemania (2004)
  • Festival Five Records FFR007, Dan Zanes: Parades and Panoramas: Parades and Panoramas: 25 Songs Collected by Carl Sandburg (2004)
  • Festival Five Record 004, Dan Zanes: Sea Music (2004)
  • —, Tom Chang: Tom Chang Quartet (2003)
  • Festival Five Record FFR006, Dan Zanes and Friends: House Party (2003)
  • —, Alison Jolicoeur: The Light I See (2003)
  • Kultur D2932, PBS: Born to be Wild: The Leading Men of American Ballet Theatre (DVD; 2003)
  • —, Coco Ruzier: Coco Ruzier Quartet (2002)
  • —, Jarkko Palocas: 3+ (2000)
  • —, The Berklee Rainbow All Stars: Who Knows? – Music by Manuel Perovic (1999)
  • Hotel Ambassadeur, Juan-les-Pins 5052, The Berklee Rainbow Band: Les “Best of” Rencontres du jazz de Berklee à l’hotel Ambassadeur (1999)
  • BMG Jazz Foundations D12822, v.a.: Summa Cum Jazz vol. 2 – The Guitar Album (1999)
    with Jaleel Shaw Quintet
  • Berklee College of Music BCSPCD17, v.a.: Discovering Berklee (1998)
    with Jaleel Shaw Quartet
  • Dill’s Company Inc. DISK 1001, v.a.: From Artist (1995)
    with Hiroko Mochida
    • re-released as Madelaine Records MARE 003, Hiroko Mochida: Hiroko Mochida (2001)

Compositions, Arrangements

  • Arrangements for Michelle Duda (All of You; 2019)
  • Compositions for Coalescence 2 (Coalescence; 2019)
  • Arrangements for Alicia Morrissey (Wishing You Magic; 2015)
  • Arrangements for Sabrina Silver (Freshman; 2014)
  • Compositions for Coalescence (Coalescence; 2013)
  • Arrangement for Chihiro Yamanaka (Runnin’ Wild; 2009)
  • Orchestration for Gunma Symphony Orchestra (Yagi-Bushi for Piano and Orchestra; 2009)
  • Arrangements for Sarah Corman (Happy Little Tune; 2008)
  • Composition for Jacob Varmus (All the Things We Still Can Be; 2008)
  • Composition for Jaleel Shaw (Discover Berklee; 1998)

Publications

  • Oscar Stagnaro, Afro-Cuban Slap Bass Lines, Japanese Edition, Tokyo: ATN Inc., 2005 (translation)

Teaching

  • Lecturer at Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing University (2022–23)
  • Instructor at Guitar Center (2020–22)
  • Lecturer at Yip Harburg Lyrics Foundation (2019)
  • Adjunct professor at Long Island University teaching harmony, ear-training and ensemble (2017–19)
  • Conducted jazz ensemble clinics at Boston University (Boston, MA), Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), the Collective (New York, NY) and Long Island University (Brooklyn, NY).
  • Private instructor for Westchester Home Music (2007–08).

Education

  • Diploma in performance, Berklee College of Music, Boston, 1999.
    • Reciepent: Outstanding Performer Award (1998).
    • Reciepent: Berklee Achivement Scholarship (1997–99).
  • B.E. in electric engineering, Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan, 1995.
    • Paper: Hiroyuki Osaki, Yoshinori Waki, Hitoshi Hayashida, Eisuke Masada, Numerical Simulation of a Maglev Vehicle Running on the Elastic Guidway at High Speed, Bulletin of the Third Transportation and Logistics Conference, Jointed Railway Technology Symposium ’94 Vol. 940–957 (Dec. 1994), pp. 193–198.

Yoshi Waki

bassist, composer/arranger,
music instructor
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