hi, i would love to see him play live here in the philippines. i gave a copy of Good Morning album to my friend who is one of the disc jocks of one and only jazz radio stations here. i wish he could play it on air one of these days. my japan-based filipina friend is still working out in getting me a copy of Mr. Masuo's The Song is You and Me album. i heard some clips thru the net, its also a nice music. Please extend my regards to Mr. Masuo, am wishing for him good health in the years to come.

Hello donna,
Thank you again.
I guess it's currently not likely for Masuo to go on a tour to
the Philippines, but I wish such a thing would come true someday.
I wish you could see Masuo play live.

Hello again, i am hoping that mr. masuo will have time to visit the philippines......

Hello donna,
Thank you very much for the compliments on Masuo's music. Mr. Masuo
says he is very happy to hear that his music is enjoyed in the
Philippines! Actually, he met a long-time fan with his son from the
Philippines the last time he played at the Blue Note in NYC and was
very surprised.

Many fans are asking Masuo to re-issue his older LPs on CD and Masuo
is sending those requests to the record companies that hold the
rights to the recordings. We are hoping that they will be re-issued
soon.

Hello again Mr. Masuo,
I wonder where i could get a copy of your The Song Is You And Me album. I heard a part of the some of the cuts and i loved it. Again, i am asking a favor from my friend in japan to help me have it. By the way, i always listen to your I'm Still Believing in Dreams music, thanks for making such a very romantic music such as this...

hello mr Masuo, am from the philippines. last june, when i first met my boss, we were both surprised that we love the same kind of music and that is jazz. then i was told that during the 80's he bought a cassette tape of your Good Morning album but got lost. i searched over the internet if there is a chance to download a copy of his favorite cut that is GOOD MORNING. I got so frustrated because i did not find it. i reached to a friend who is based in a remote province in japan to help me get a copy of the subject album.. days past and news received was that the album is out of the market already... her husband, a japanese helped us get a copy... after three weeks, they sent me copy. i gave it to my boss as a christmas gift.

Hello Mr. Roberto Bernardinello,

Thank you very much for listening to "Life is Good"
and reviewing it on the radio program.
I (and perhaps we) would appreciate any further
information about the show and the review.

Hi Masuo,

my name is Roberto Bernardinello, I'm an Italian bass player now living and playing in Wichita, KS.
I'm writing because I'm listening your CD-Life is Good and I'm gonna do a review of it for the KMUW Jazz Radio on the Moonglow show.
If you're interested I'll keep you posted about the show and the review.

Great Music!!!

Thank you
Roberto Bernardinello
www.bernardinello.com

The latter half of 14 videos posted onto YouTube are:

Masuo and Nori Naraoka DUO at FJ's in Tokyo on May 25, 2008
FJ's is a club owned by keyboardist Jun Fukamachi.
Mr. Fukamachi took part in the session on the 6th and 7th tunes.

(1) Have You Met Miss Jones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bBeZfCTOis

(2) Look For The Silver Lining
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5nikIMHwRY

(3) Dolphine Dance
http://www.youtubZT6UvMqcAA

(4) Road Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbzHlU8b4Eg

(5) Georgia On My Mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW726CLCqPk

(6) Autumun Leaves (with Jun Fukamachi on keyboards)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fO34k1b-ws

(7) One Word (lyrics and music written by Masuo) (with Jun Fukamachi on keyboards)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm5hPCZLcfI

Someone videorecorded Masuo's show on May 14th and May 25th, 2008 in Japan
and uploaded them to YouTube with OKs from Masuo and Nori Naraoka.
14 videos in total.

Masuo (g), Nori Naraoka (b), Tommy Campbell (ds) on May 14th, 2008
at the jass club Alfie in Roppongi, Tokyo

1st set (3) Road Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHa5S9Ot4J8

1st set (4) blues in B flat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHdJjUiWfVY

1st set (5) Body & Soul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROkAiPL8Nqg

2nd set (1) Solar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWyZAVXBnEs

2nd set (2) Have You Met Miss Jones 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHIH4u-LKM

2nd set (3) Part Of The Deal (written by Masuo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBfZ3WvxcjY

2nd set (4) In a Sentimental Mood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkKKfok177U

Hello Tobias, thank you for posting.

If you mean you want to see the sheet music of the tune Josephine,
I am sorry I cannot meet your expectation now.
Masuo was in Japan from April 26 to early June
and I saw him several times during his Japan tour,
but he did not play the tune Josephine and it seemed
he had not brought the tune's music to Japan.

Thank you anyway for your message.

Hello Yoshiaki

I love your Guitar sound! so beautiful. Have you notes for the tune Josephine? i love this tune.

Tobi from switzerland

Hello Mr.Masuo
This is Yoanna and I represent one of the greatest living Jazz pianist - Adam Makowicz.
For some time already we have been contemplating a possibility of organizing Adam's performace(s) in Japan.Many of our friends - classical piano performers- visit frequently your country;Adam, however,would like to delight Jazz loving audiences with his remarkable Art.
Would you be kind enough and help me with reaching appropriate management office in Japan so I could start organizing Adam's tour.
Your suggestions will be most appreciated; also - I would love to look into possibility of organizing a very special performance in Toronto, where Adam and yourself will share the stage.
I thank you in advance
Sincerely
Yoanna ( Zeman) Makowicz

Hi Kati Masuo,
> I guess the musician-ness runs in the Masuo blood

Yes, maybe it does.
Yoshiaki Masuo's father was a jazz pianist and brother is a guitarist, too.

Yes. There are very few Masuo's in the world.
I'm related to you.
Don't know if he actually reads this, but hello, family!
My dad plays guitar too, I guess the musician-ness runs in the Masuo blood.

My name is Tim Miller and i met masuo in california 26 years ago or more now
and would love to catch up my cell is 408-205-7595 please have him call me

Hello Masuo,
My name is Jeff "Siege" Siegel. I am a drummer, and used to play with multi-instrumentalist Arthur Rhames. Back in the early 1980's at the Jazz Forum in New York City, some Japanese film people did a video of a performance of ours. The video has never surfaced. I once met a man named Takashi who said he was one of those film people. He told me he thought that there had been a copy of the video at the Greene Street Studio in New York at one point, and perhaps that video got damaged in the flood there. Do you know what happened to that video, or know any of the other people involved that I could try and obtain a copy? Pianist John Esposito and I are starting a website devoted to Arthur Rhames and it would be great to have that video be a part of it. I have looked for years for this video unsuccessfully. I greatly appreciate any assistance in this you could give me.
Thanks very much!
Best regards,
Jeff "Siege" Siegel

www.jeffsiegeljazz.com

Hello Mr. Masuo,
My name is Yohei Goto. I heard about you and your studio from Matt Wells.
I was going to e-mail you but I couldn't find your personal e-mail address so I just decided to post in here.
I was wondering if you and your studio needs recording engineer or assistant.
I have experience in numerous proffesional sessions and being in NYC for 6 years. and I'm fluent in English and Japanese.
I'd like to send you my resume so please let me know the e-mail or fax number that I can reach you.

Thank you.

Hello Antonio,
Thank you for leaving your message.
"Good Morning" is still on the market, and you can order one
online at amazon.co.jp, a Japan site of amazon.com, using a credit card.

If you are going to try ordering one at amazon.co.jp,
click here to go to its "Good Morning" info page.
Initially, you will see the page in Japanese-language mode.
Click the "Would you like to see this page in English?" link
(or the "See this text in English" link) on any page in amazon.co.jp
to switch the display language.
Note that, even after switching to English mode, only essential part
of the page will be shown in English. And price information unfortunately
will be shown with a garbled currency (yen) mark.
"Good Morning" is 1901 yen at amazon.co.jp.
For amazon.co.jp's shipping rates and delivery information, see this page.
For a CD shipped to an Asian country by International Economy Shipping,
600 yen for shipping (per shipment) plus 300 yen for handling (per item)
will be charged. (* This may subject to change.)

I grew up hearing Masuo play from cassette tapes back in the 80's which probably gave up to overuse. I never got to listen to to his songs until a few days ago when a local station played one of the song from his Good Morning album. It brought me back good memories. I really love the melody of the songs and his flowing style. I am learning to play the guitar now and it would probably be fulfilling to play one if not most of his songs. sad, that I still do not see anything on the music bars here. I am from the Philippines and i was hoping to get a copy of this CD.