Welcome to My Visual and Sonic Universe. After twenty-five years dedicated to family and operating in the shadows, I feel a powerful pull back to my artistic roots, igniting a passion that is both invigorating and humbling. My aim here is not to chase fame or monetary gain—an endeavor I have always viewed with disdain (unless one’s notoriety and practically all of their financial gains are helping others who are suffering) – but to engage in meaningful collaborations with extraordinary talents, united in a collective mission to heal our planet. Throughout the years, I have meticulously honed my craft, cultivating a deep connection to both visual and sonic art. Now, I embark on an exhilarating journey to push the boundaries of creativity, intertwining these forms into reimagined dimensions. In this space, art and sound converge seamlessly, sparking connection, storytelling, and transformation. I hold a profound appreciation for the richness of life experiences over hollow accolades. My journey is not about superficial recognition; rather, it’s about creating work that resonates with depth and substance. Together, let us explore this universe where genuine expression thrives, illuminating the human experience and fostering a shared understanding.
Family as a Muse
I’m Blasian, grounded in the principles of family, friends, meditation/veganism (after 3 months in India), and Quaker value. After dragging my family around to every museum, art gallery and music event, in practically all of the US, Western Europe, Mexico, and Morocco, I trust and value their instincts and opinions, as time and time what they’ve shared has always hit the bullseye. After collaborations with other artists, driven by a desire to learn and grow alongside them, I firmly believe in the transformative power of merging cutting-edge technology with traditional approaches, forging hybrid outcomes that are both innovative and meaningful. Always open to change as it can lead to more innovative pathways, I embrace the fresh journeys and encourage my collaborators as well, with an egoless spirit. This next chapter is dedicated to creating something spiritually and emotionally immersive, where each contribution enhances the others. Together, we will craft extraordinary and unpredictable experiences, rooted in the mutual respect we celebrate for our unique differences.
With my family: my son Miles, my wife Cristiana and my daughter Angelina at Longwood Gardens, PA
The Multi-Sensory Experience
Growing up in New York City during the vibrant 60s, 70s, and 80s, I was profoundly shaped by cultural landmarks like Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, the Fillmore East in the Lower East Side, and Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx—the birthplace of Hip Hop, which inspired movements like WildStyle and FreeStyle. My heart beat for the venues that showcased Jazz, Dance/House, Rock, Punk, New Wave, R&B, and Rap, as well as the music and art clubs of downtown Manhattan. I witnessed the emergence of art galleries and museums that spotlighted fresh, young ideas from street artists boldly claiming their place in the cultural landscape. Fortunate to be mentored by visual artists and musicians—including my aunt, artist Kazuko Miyamoto, and jazz legend Tony Williams—I found myself immersed in a rich tapestry of creativity. Playing alongside musicians like William Parker, Rashied Ali, and Black funk-rock icon Ronny Drayton as a teenager, and later contributing to New York’s innovative 90s dance scene as an artist and producer, these experiences have indelibly shaped my vision for hybrid concepts that explore alternative visual and sonic possibilities. My current focus is on a project that weaves together music, painting, photography, video art, and dance—an immersive experience crafted to ignite awareness, foster genuine engagement, and ultimately deepen our understanding of one another as we seek to heal our beautiful yet sometimes ailing nation. Drawing from my roots in jazz, rock, and funk, I am infusing fresh energy into five distinct music projects that aim to redefine genres. By collaborating with live musicians to reinterpret urban R&B and dance music, I am challenging conventional boundaries and blurring the lines between genres, creating a sonic tapestry that defies easy categorization. We have been ready for this our whole lives. Together, we rise as one
Welcome to My Visual and Sonic Universe
25 years of focusing on family and loving just about every aspect of it, as well, musically working quietly behind the scenes for others, I’m jumping back into the game with a fervor. Not for the sake of fame or a big payday, but to work with the most inspiring talents I’m fated to, and push the boundaries of both visual and sonic art together, reimagining new dimensions where this hybrid art form can seamlessly fuse into one. My main project is a creative blend of music, painting, photography, video art, and dance—an immersive experience designed to spark awareness, invite deeper engagement, and ultimately contribute to an even deeper understanding of one another, while healing our beautiful but at times, ailing nation. Growing up in New York City during the 60s, 70s, and 80s, I was shaped by cultural landmarks like Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, the lower east side’s Fillmore East, and the Bonx’ Sedgwick Avenue—(the birthplace of Hip Hop, which inspired movements like Wild Style) as well the dance/house, rock, and RnB music clubs of downtown Manhattan. I also witnessed the blossoming of art galleries and museums opening downtown with an emphasis on young new ideas from street artists demanding a seat at the table. During those years, I was fortunate to be mentored by several visual artists and musicians, namely my aunt, artist Kazuko Miyamoto, and her ex, jazz legend, Tony Williams. These experiences, along with multiple opportunities to play with musicians like William Parker, Rashied Ali, and Black funk rock legend, Ronny Drayton, while barely a teenager, and later contributing to New York’s 90s dance scene as an artist/producer, have deeply influenced my hybrid concepts for alternative visual/sonic creative possibilities. I’m now building on a multisensory experience blending music, visuals, and dance—designed to inspire, heal, and spark timely questions with alternative answers. I’m returning to my Jazz roots with dance, rock, funk and urban Rnb with only live musicians, focusing on five music projects that expand on these influences, smudging the lines to be categorized.
I’m humbled to collaborate with such celebrated talents to create multisensory experiences that delve deep into our collective human perceptions. My synesthesia allows me to explore new dimensions in both visual art and music, which I then blend with contributions from artists across various disciplines. Together, we craft experiences designed to enhance perception, helping individuals confront and understand both the simple and complex realities within themselves and the world around them.
I invite you to listen to this 57-second music excerpt, taken from one of my upcoming journeys—a massive collaboration with my music partner here, renowned pianist James Weidman.
We’re featuring over 21 musicians on this album as I take on multiple roles as vocalist, drummer, synthesizer programmer, arranger, engineer, and producer. I’ve created visual art to compliment each composition as well. This excerpt also features world celebrated jazz musicians Jamaaladeen Tacuma on bass guitar and James Weidman on vintage analog synthesizers, who is my partner on this project. He brought not only unmatched talent skills playing with artists Joe Levano to Esperanza Spalding and too many others, but being a professor at University of Georgia contributes immensely to our concepts and dialog. In the full-length version, we feature innovative Philly rapper Khemist, James playing acoustic piano as well, arguably the worlds’ best percussionist (BFF), Bashiri Johnson, along with Blue Note Records poet and painter, Danny Simmons.
James Weidman
Danny Simmons
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Bashiri Johnson
Khemist
The Multi-Sensory Experience
I’m humbled to collaborate with such celebrated talents to create multisensory experiences that delve deep into our collective human perceptions. My synesthesia allows me to explore new dimensions in both visual art and music, which I then blend with contributions from artists across various disciplines. Together, we craft experiences designed to enhance perception, helping individuals confront and understand both the simple and complex realities within themselves and the world around them.
I invite you to listen to this 57-second music excerpt, taken from one of my upcoming journeys—a massive collaboration with my music partner here, renowned pianist James Weidman. We’re featuring over 21 musicians on this album as I take on multiple roles as vocalist, drummer, synthesizer programmer, arranger, engineer, and producer. This excerpt also features celebrated jazz musician Jamaaladeen Tacuma on bass guitar and James Weidman on vintage analog synthesizers. In the full-length version, James plays piano as well, and it includes my lifelong friend and world-renowned percussionist, Bashiri Johnson, along with Blue Note spoken word artist Danny Simmons.
