BIOGRAPHY

Kimo Cornwell - all the keyboards

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii

He is a co-producer, arranger, and songwriter for two-time Grammy Award nominee contemporary Jazz fusion group, Hiroshima.(1983 - present)

He has toured and recorded with many artists such as, Al Jarreau, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Ronnie Laws, John Klemmer, Cheryl Lynn (“To Be Real”), Rick Springfield, Peter White, flautist Tim Wiesberg, Julio Iglesias, Howard Hewitt, Barbara Morrisson, Billy Mitchell’s Circle Of Friends, Michael Paulo, Kalapana, Kapono Beamer, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Don Ho and many more.

He has composed music for TV, independent movies, and documentaries, and received 3 gold albums (2 for Hiroshima, 1 for Al Jarreau). In addition, he has received many awards and proclamations from different cities around the US through his work with Hiroshima and Maze.

His first solo album, “Hawaii State Of Mind” features his original music, and also covers some classic Hawaiian music which he rearranged, that was recorded with some of the best musicians in Los Angeles and Hawaii.

His website: 

https://www.hiroshimamusic.com/kimo.html

Yu Ooka - shamisen & guitars

Originally from Osaka, Japan and Los Angeles, US based guitarist

He is also known as a leader of jazzy style Japanese folk music group, Minyo Station, which performed countless cultural festivals/venues such as LACMA and Nisei Week festival closing ceremony and bon dance.

He has performed at many festivals, TVs, movies and worked with Billy Mitchell, Barbara Morrison, Patrice Rushen, Thelma Houston, The Supremes(FLOS), Janice Johnson(Taste of Honey), Michael Paulo, Garrett Morris, Eric Marienthal and many more.

His first solo album, "Vegas Drive" has been spinning all over the world in US, Asia, and Europe.

His website: https://yuooka.amebaownd.com/