Yu Tamaki Hoso: International Soloist

Final Concert of the Trombone Day event. Concert is free and open to the public (no registration required)

Sunday Jan. 29
4:00 PM
Glidden Recital Hall

Yu Tamaki Hoso

A Japanese solo trombonist active worldwide, Yu Tamaki Hoso is a chamber and orchestra musician, educator, entrepreneur, published author, and producer. Yu currently resides in Denmark and serves asan official artist for Pro Arte Musicae of Tokyo, S.E. Shires Company of Boston, and Willie's Custom Brass of Yamanashi, as well as Music Director of FukuTama Festival in Shimane.

Since 2018, Yu has been focusing on solo performance after a 15-year career as an orchestral trombonist in Japan, the USA and Europe. Currently focusing on giving recitals, concerto appearances and master classes, he has made appearances in Japan, the USA, Denmark, Czech Republic, France, Germany Italy, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and the UK.

His first album Love and Chaos was released in 2018. His second album, Colors for Trombone, and first single, Game from An;G;El, were released in 2019 and are both available on iTunes/Apple Music and other major streaming services.

In addition to his contributions as a performer, Yu has has been conducting educational workshops and master classes for young professionals since 2014. Workshops have been sponsored by the Tokyo metropolitan government, Pro Arte Musicae, and the Shinjuku ward office of Tokyo, where he continues to instruct students and help guide them in their musical careers. Having had the opportunity to both study and perform trombone all over the world in Asia, Europe, and North America, Yu is able to offer a unique perspective and broad understanding of trombone performance to the next generation of musicians.
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Yu's passion and gift for sharing the human experience through music is evident not only in his expressive performance but also through his numerous collaborations and educational endeavors. Yu Tamaki Hoso is leaving his mark on the world one note at a time.