Bryan "Get Off of My Lawn" Yamami
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Bryan was first introduced to taiko with San Jose Junior Taiko from 1985 - 1989 and later continued with Kinnara Taiko from 1996 - 2005. With eight years of touring with the hereandnow theatre company and experience with Mark Taper Forum P.L.A.Y., East West Players, and the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble, he spearheaded the creative development of the ground-breaking taiko theatrical production, TAIKOPROJECT: (re)generation from 2000 - 2004. In 2002, he was recognized as one of "Top 30 Most Influential Asian Pacific Americans Under 30." Bryan served as creative taiko lead for the acclaimed 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse commercial, the movies "RedBelt" and "Tekken," and recording sessions for Kanye West and Nike. He directed TP's performances in the 2009 Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre, and the 2011 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center. He has performed with John Legend, A.R. Rahman, DJ Tiesto, Xzibit, 30 Seconds to Mars, Justin Bieber, and the legendary Stevie Wonder.