Shu Odamura
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
Jessica S.
October 18, 2026Beautiful
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
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!
Stacy B.
October 16, 2026Proposal
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
Shu Odamura
It was my pleasure to be part of a special moment! Best wishes for you guys and thank you again!
Ayumi G. Y.
September 21, 2026Wedding 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
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!
Akemi Y.
September 3, 2026Highly 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
Shu Odamura
Hi Akemi, Congratulations again!! It was my pleasure to be part of the special moment. Thank you.
Sebastian C.
August 15, 2026One 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
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
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
•
New York City, NY
September 2026
27
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Queens, NY
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Berlin, NJ
06
Sunday
Cocktail Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Woodmere, NY
August 2026
30
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Hopewell, NJ
22
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
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
•
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
•
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
•
New York City, NY
June 2024
28
Friday
Surprise
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
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)
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