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Jimi Nakagawa
Taiko drummer, Performer, Composer, Educator
About
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Jimi Nakagawa started playing drums when he was in high school and performed with local bands before coming to the US in 1981.
In 1987, Jimi joined the San Francisco Taiko Dojo, directed by Grand Master, Seiichi Tanaka and became a performing member.
In 1997, he returned to Japan to continue his study of taiko and to perform with Sukeroku Daiko Hozonkai and Master Kenjiro Maru of Wakayama Style festival music. read more
Classes
OH-IN TAIKO is a taiko school founded by Jimi Nakagawa in 1999.
The name OH-IN means "sound of cherry blossoms," which reflects our focus on colorfulness and sensitivity to each sound. read more
Bookings, Private lessons, or Class inquiries
Please get in touch via the contact form
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