American Federation of Musicians, Local 174-496 New Orleans
Proudly Presents
Musician's Corner
Vol.1 No.8 August 2014
Welcome to our monthly Musician's Corner!
Our featured musician for August is
MAYUMI YAMAZAKI
aka
MAYUMI "SHARA" VURZU
"Mayumi's vision combines the eloquence of Japanese
traditional drums with American jazz that allows her
to create musical cultural harmony."
We hope you enjoy our local legendary talents!
Mayumi Yamazaki Member Since 2003
BIO:
"Composer and drummer Mayumi Shara is a uniquely cross cultural whirlwind of talent and energy, making her a well established pioneer female jazz drummer in Japan...
In 1998, Mayumi moved to the United States, establishing herself in New Orleans to prepare... for the next professional level.
Here is a master of Japanese taiko drumming who is equally at home on a drum set playing modern jazz, funk, R&B, blues, and traditional jazz, all the while, equally as talented as she plays second-line snare with a New Orleans brass band." Read More...
Why I Joined the Union:
I am a transplant from Japan, so being a member of the union helps me to connect with professional musicians in New Orleans and the United States. It is also good to receive and share information from the local and the national AFM.
I use the rehearsal hall very often, and the staff at the office is very helpful and kind.
TheMusic Ambassador Project has been extended until the end of 2014! If you are playing out-of-state festivals, you could qualify for $1,000 per event and up to $20,000 for the year, but time is running out!
