Tetsuya Nishiyama
- Contact
- 1700 SW College AveTopeka, KS 66621-1117785.670.3878
- Teaching
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- MU 111 A, Guitar for Beginners
- MU 254 O, Small Ensembles-Lower Division
- MU 260 A, Guitar
- MU 276 C, Applied Jazz Lessons
- MU 454 O, Small Ensembles-Upper Division
- MU 460 A, Guitar
- Career Accomplishments
Born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, Tetsuya Nishiyama is one of the most called upon guitarists in the midwest. Tetsuya enrolled at Northern Illinois University, where he studied with guitar virtuosos Fareed Haque and Bobby Broom. After earning a B.M. and M.M. in Jazz studies, he moved to Chicago and quickly became a part of the city’s growing jazz scene.
Tetsuya’s career highlights include performances with jazz heavyweights Ryan Kisor, George Fludas, Marquis Hill, Adam Larson, Reginald Thomas, Geoffrey Bradfield, Greg Ward, Christopher McBride, Frank Basile, Ari Brown, Robert Irving III, Tony Monaco, Bobby Floyed, and Victor Garcia, to name just a few. His ability to move seamlessly between diverse styles has made him a side-man with renowned artists such as Buddy Guy, Roy Ayers, The Emotions, Nathan East, and John "JR" Robinson.
Tetsuya has performed at established venues in the midwest such as Green Mill, Andy’s Jazz Club, Jazz Showcase, The Blue Room, the Lied Center in Lincoln, and The Jewel. In addition, he has performed in Chicago Jazz Festival, Glen Ellyn Jazz Festival, Jazz in June and Chicago Blues Festival.
