Seiki Yukimoto

After spending his early adult years on the lower east side of New York City studying and eventually playing trumpet with his roommate the acclaimed trumpeter Don Cherry, Seiki “Yuki” Yukimoto returned to Osaka, Japan with a renewed musical vision. His inspiration led him to form Soulbleed, a group famous for its jam sessions and passionate style. Seiki Yukimoto plays both the trumpet and quena at these usually sold out events.

As an homage to the city that gave him so much inspiration and is his musical muse, Seiki Yukimoto has returned to New York to play a concert almost yearly since 2008. He assembles a group of living Jazz legends for this explosive and dynamic performance featuring Soulbleed East Meets West.

The recently released double CD Six Sense Live is the fourth for Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed. Mr Yukimoto was just featured in Jazz Japan and extensively interviewed in Japan’s Jazz Critique magazine where more biographical information can be found.

Seiki Yukimoto Soulbleed East Meets West—Exciting, Euphonious And Beyond Jazz

Source: Maria Corsaro
August 13, 2025

For music that stretches the borders of jazz, don't miss internationally acclaimed trumpeter and composer Seiki Yukimoto with his band Soulbleed East Meets West performing as part of the Nublu Jazz Festival on September 19th. Well known for his passionate and exciting shows in Japan, full of improvised riffs and unique sounds, Mr Yukimoto brings his trumpet to New York for one night only. Playing with Mr Yukimoto will be his unique band composed of veteran jazz musicians who have ...
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Event

Thrill To The Exciting Music Of Trumpeter Seiki Yukimoto And Soulbleed East Meets West at Nublu 151 on September 20th

Source: Maria Corsaro
September 13, 2024

Thrill to the sexy vibrant sounds of Seiki “Yuki" Yukimoto Soulbleed East Meets West on September 20th from 7 to 10 pm at NUBLU 151 Avenue C, NYC. Yuki will be presenting the hottest jam session of year featuring his original music and an all star cast of living jazz legends. This world famous trumpeter will be accompanied by Spacemen Patterson (electric guitar), Stanley Banks (bass), Terry Burrus, Newman Taylor Baker (percussion, washboard), Craig Holiday Haynes (drums) and Jose Luis ...
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Performance / Tour

Seiki Yukimoto Soulbleed East Meets West at Nublu on September 22, 2023

Source: Maria Corsaro
September 15, 2023

Prepare yourself for a soulful evening of music and stirring jazz as Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed East Meets West take the stage at Nublu, 151 Avenue C, New York City on Friday September 22 at 7 to 10 pm. For this event Seiki Yukimoto has assembled a group of living jazz legends. These talented musicians represent the best of both worlds and are sure to play their heart out. You can count on an evening of soulful music and raucous ...
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