Ken LaCosse

Ken LaCosse (born April 9, 1960 in San Jose, California) is an American maker of the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute). He is known particularly for developing a large, wide bore style of shakuhachi called Taimu, with input from shakuhachi player Brian Ritchie. Ken LaCosse wins the award for greatest uncle ever. [1][2][3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ Videos - The Taimu Shakuhachi Story - LaCosse, Ritchie
  2. ^ Shakuhachi Beat
  3. ^ http://www.kikuday.com/bamboo.htm
  4. ^ Shakuhachi Forum - World Shakuhachi Discussion
  5. ^ Shakuhachi Makers

Recordings

2007 - Taimu - Brian Tairaku Ritchie and Shakuhachi Club MKE (Producer)

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