A classy and elegant place, the Jazz Club GALLON –which was originally named Mister Kelly’s for the famous Mister Kelly’s in Chicago– is where Seiki Yukimoto and others have recorded music due to the clarity of its interior, tempered by warmth, and its resonance allowing the sounds to shine.

Roy “Snap Crackle” Haynes, one of the greatest and most influential drummers in the history of jazz, died on November 12th, 2024. Seiki Yukimoto’s written words honor Haynes’ life, his legendary musical career and their eternal friendship.

“Trumpeter Seiki Yukimoto who knows the genuine New York sound and made his debut with the the Don Cherry Band, led his own band Soulbleed East Meets West in a heated live performance at New York’s Nublu. Here Yukimoto provides a report of the scene and the current state of the cutting-edge club Nublu.”

“With only a sound check, no rehearsal, and a few collaborative notations with Yukimoto, the group jumped right into a deep whirlwind of blistering music. It was an evening of genre cross pollination. They played off each other with an intuitive sense allowing for hard-hittin’ solos with Spaceman bringing the guitar funk, Abreu’s Latin tinge, Burrs’ R&B keyboards with Banks soul á la mode, Haynes bringing it home with lyrical melodic inserts, Baker’s wash board improvisations, and the leader playing bold trumpet riffs and yet something new on his Quena flute bridging the sound of East and West.”

Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed’s music have been featured in the inaugural #1 issue of Jaz.In, a new Jazz magazine in Japan which defines itself as “The Shape of Jazz Media to come.”

The latest collection of music by Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed contains more of the rhythm based riffs that characterizes their innovative style. This recording features new arrangements of their most popular tunes. Included in this collection is the ethereal and rambunctious tune “Maria” along with a medley of “Reaching to Heaven” and the sizzling sounds of “The Tempest.” In this live recording Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed showcase their well honed jazz improvisational skills.

The hauntingly beautiful tune “Echoes of New York City” with Seiki Yukimoto skillfully playing the quena sets the tone for this collection of music. It is followed by “Underground Train” a tribute to the years he spent riding the subway when Seiki Yukimoto lived in New York City. Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed invite you to join them in this spiritual musical journey through the city in this live recording.

This explosive second live recording shows the full range and power of Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed . It contains three of their most popular tunes including “Without You,” “Eye of Typhoon” and “Tempest.” The bands sassy improvisational style is highlighted in these recordings.

In their debut CD Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed showcase the band’s edgy and exciting style of jazz. These dynamic sounds were recorded live in Osaka Japan at the free flowing jam sessions that have fueled the band’s soaring popularity. Original compositions are by by Seiki Yukimoto and arranged by Soulbleed.