Holding Space
A one-minute excerpt from Akio’s shakuhachi set at the Holding Space salon.
Shakuhachi for ceremonies, concerts, and private events.
Akio Ueno performs the Japanese bamboo flute under the name Jakufū. This site will share his work, upcoming performances, and how to book him.
About
Akio Ueno is a shakuhachi player based in the Seattle area. His performances are suited to weddings, memorials, concerts, and quiet gatherings where the sound of the bamboo flute can set the space.
Listen
Akio playing shakuhachi.
Performances
Live appearances. Short clips live here; longer studio recordings are under Listen.
Oki wedding
Shakuhachi in the zen garden during guest arrival at the wedding of Callan Oki and AJ Turner.
Hire
To inquire about a wedding, concert, or private event, please write, call, or use the contact form. Include the date, place, and how you would like the shakuhachi to be part of the occasion.
Contact
Akio Ueno
joakio.ueno@gmail.com
206.658.7297