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Shu Odamura

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New York City, NY

Starts at $200

Travels up to 200 miles

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You are the Sunshine of my Life

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Canon in D (Pachelbel's Canon)

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Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses

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Perfect - Ed Sheeran

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All of Me - John Legend

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El Cuarto De Tula

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Demo Reel #1

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Wedding Cocktail Hour in Central Jersey

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Wedding Ceremony at Central Park

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Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour in South Jersey

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Proposal in Central Park

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Cocktail Hour in Long Island

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Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour in Manhattan

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Flute and Guitar Duo, Wedding Ceremony in North Jersey

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Tour in Japan

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In my home town Kyoto

Overview

Thank you for viewing my profile. I’m a professional guitarist originally from Kyoto, Japan. I offer live guitar music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, proposals and special events throughout NYC and the surrounding areas.

Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!


Reviews

10 reviews

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Jessica S.

October 18, 2026
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Beautiful

Beautifully acoustic Spanish sounds came flowing down the aisle and I happily walked towards my Husband. What a great job Shu did during the ceremony and the cocktail hour. All my guests said the acoustic guitar was such a beautiful touch and was executed so perfectly.
Thank you Shu!!!

Hired as: Guitarist

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Shu Odamura

Thank you Jessica! I enjoyed playing the song you chose, and it was just perfect for the moment. Congratulations again for both of you!


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Stacy B.

October 16, 2026
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Proposal

We had a proposal for my daughter in Central Park and it was such a beautiful moment with the music and perfect! Shu was wonderful at communicating and learning the songs we wanted! Such a wonderful experience from start to finish!

Hired as: Guitarist

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Shu Odamura

It was my pleasure to be part of a special moment! Best wishes for you guys and thank you again!


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Ayumi G. Y.

September 21, 2026
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Wedding to Remember

Shu went above and beyond for my wedding. The music we requested was played perfectly and the atmosphere couldn't be better <3. Shu was professional when playing and very friendly toward my guests. Many of my guests let were impressed and let me know how much they loved Shu's music.

Thank you Shu for making my wedding wonderful!
本当にありがとうございます。

Hired as: Guitarist

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Shu Odamura

Hi Ayumi, It was my pleasure to be part of the special moment. Thank you again for asking me to play. All the best to both of you, your family and friends. Congratulations again!! おめでとうございます!


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Akemi Y.

September 3, 2026
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Highly Recommend!

Shu played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and he played beautifully. Beyond his musical talent, Shu was a breeze to work with. Communication was easy, he coordinated smoothly with our venue, and he dressed perfectly for the occasion. He made our day seamless and special😊❤️

Hired as: Guitarist

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Shu Odamura

Hi Akemi, Congratulations again!! It was my pleasure to be part of the special moment. Thank you.


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Sebastian C.

August 15, 2026
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One of the Best Bolero and Spanish Bands in New York!

My wife and I were looking for a Spanish band that played boleros for our micro wedding. We were very lucky to find Shu, Randy, and Mario. From the beginning, we had clear communication and a straightforward understanding of what we were looking for. They have a huge selection of Spanish songs in their repertoire and had no issues with additional requests. Ahead of the event, Shu contacted the venue and made arrangements so that we didn't have to coordinate additional details on the day of our wedding. On the day of the event, they arrived early and had everything set up before we got there. They were very cordial and professional. All the musicians are very talented and interpreted the songs creatively while remaining faithful to the originals. I highly recommend this band if you're looking for Spanish romantic songs for your wedding or other events.

Hired as: Guitarist

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Shu Odamura

Hi Sebastian, It was our pleasure to be part of your lovely wedding! Thank you again for hiring us. See you soon! -Shu

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $200

Languages: English, Japanese

Gig length: 10 - 180 minutes

What to expect

I always offer a free consultation before booking is confirmed. I can help with choosing songs, genres, and the overall feel of the music. I can include song requests, as long as they are playable on guitar.

* For events with more than 50 people, please contact me before booking.

About

Born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, Shu Odamura is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and moved to the U.S. in 2006. In 2010, Shu was honored as the third top acoustic guitarist in the world by the 32nd Annual Jazz Station Awards.

After graduating from Berklee with a degree in Jazz composition, Shu made the move to NYC and formed his first band, the Shu Odamura Trio. Their debut album, Cloud Illusions, was released on What's New Records and received praise from All About Jazz, Minor 7th, Jazz Life Magazine, and Jazz Japan Magazine. In 2016, he co-founded the group Jazz Triangle 65-77, which has toured Japan and Thailand and performed at iconic venues like Blue Note New York and Flushing Town Hall.

In addition to his jazz performances, Shu has worked on Off-Broadway musicals and theater projects throughout the New York area. He has also served as music director for Watoku Ueno's shadow puppetry group for over a decade. His performance credits include Williamstown Theatre Festival, American Airlines Theatre, Minetta Lane Theatre, La MaMa ETC, Joe’s Pub, Nublu 151, and 54 Below. As a composer and arranger, Shu has written music for independent films, wind bands, wind ensembles, and jazz big bands.

Additional booking notes

Equipment:
Portable sound system suitable for up to 50 people
Portable power station
Microphone for speeches or announcements during events
iPhone setup for backing tracks or additional music playback

Past booked events

October 2026

15

Thursday

Personal Occasion

10:00am - 10:30am

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New York City, NY

September 2026

27

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:00pm

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Queens, NY

19

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Berlin, NJ

06

Sunday

Cocktail Party

3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Woodmere, NY

August 2026

30

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Hopewell, NJ

22

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

11:30am - 1:00pm

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New York City, NY

14

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 2:30pm

•

Kew Gardens, NY

June 2026

20

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:30pm - 8:30pm

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New York City, NY

May 2026

02

Saturday

Private Party

4:30pm - 7:30pm

April 2026

25

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:30pm

18

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Valley Cottage, NY

06

Monday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

•

New York City, NY

December 2025

19

Friday

Cocktail Party

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Brooklyn, NY

August 2025

07

Thursday

Corporate Event

4:30pm - 5:30pm

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New York City, NY

June 2024

28

Friday

Surprise

12:00pm - 12:15pm

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St Albans, NY

Set list

Set list (Excerpt)

🎤 Pop Songs
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
All fo Me (John Legend)
If Ain’t Got You (Alicia Keys)
Can’t Help Falling in Lone (Elvis Presley)
Nobody But You (Black Shelton)
Heartbroken (Jessie Murph)
Iris (Goo Goo Dolls)
Isn’t She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (Stevie Wonder)
I Just Called To Say I Love You (Stevie Wonder)
How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees)
Dancing Queen (ABBA)
Lovin’ You (Minnie Riperton)
Let It Be (Beatles)
Hey Jude (Beatles)
Here, There And Everywhere (Beatles)
Yesterday (Beatles)
Here Comes The Sun (Beatles)

👸 Disney Songs
When You Wish Upon A Star (Pinocchio)
Under The Sea (Little Mermaid)
Someday My Prince Will Come (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Alice In Wonderland

🎸 Blues & Rock
Sweet Child Of Mine (Gun’s N Roses)
Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)

🎷Jazz & Bossa Nova
What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra)
All Of Me (Billie Holiday)
The Girl From Ipanema (Astrud Gilberto)
L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole)
It’s Only A Paper Moon (Nat King Cole)
Check To Cheek (Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga)
One Note Samba (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Georgia on My Mind (Ray Charles) )
How High The Moon (Ella Fitzgerald)
Summertime (George Gershwn)
Satin Doll (Duke Ellington)
Take The A Train (Duke Ellington)
Take Five (Dave Brubeck)
Cantaloupe Island (Herbie Hancock)
Oye Como Va (Santana)
Unforgettable (Nat King Cole)
Corcovado (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Wave (Antonio Carlos Jobim)

🎻Classical
Minuet In G (J.S. Bach)
Lagrima (Francisco Tarrega)

Influences and inspiration

Nat King Cole
Ray Charles
Steive Wonder
John Legend
George Benson
Duke Ellington
Jim Hall
The Beatles
J.S. Bach
AC/DC
Miles Davis
Tito Puente
Charlie Parker
Bee Gees
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Stan Getz
Dizzy Gillespie
Isley Brothers
Frank Sinatra
Tony Bennett
Carlos Santana
Michael Jackson

Setup requirements

Canopy or solid covering for outdoor events

A Chair

Power outlet (preferred but not required)