Welcome to the Internet home of Guitarist-Composer Bob Shimizu

Bob's newest release, "First & Monroe" (featuring Joey DeFrancesco, Eric Marienthal, Dominick Farinnaci and others) is making the rounds nationally as Bob prepares for some national tour dates and other fun and exciting stuff. Thanks for dropping by. Take a look around and please stop back in from time to time for news and updates.

"in the best tradition of the 1980s, jazz guitarist/composer Bob Shimizu's relaxing sound and welcoming tone echoes the style of guitarists like Lee Ritenour and Larry Carlton". ~ Jazz Times Magazine

"Many will rush to slap the "smooth jazz" label on Shimizu while forgetting "smooth jazz" is a radio format and not a genre of music. If comparisons must be made to avoid type casting then Shimizu is a highly lyrical player with the clean runs of a Kenny Burrell and the improvisational skills of a Wes Montgomery, "First & Monroe"is a cut above most stereotypical "smooth jazz", with variety and improvisation that boils down to real musicians in a real studio playing real music...."
- Brent Black ~ Digital Jazz News