Born in Nagoya Japan with a love for music, Ray Daike entered Showa University of Music and passionately studied how to play the guitar.

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Upon graduation, he continued studying to become a professional jazz guitarist by seeking real life performance experience.

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Thus, he obtained mentorship from Japanese jazz guitarist Yoshiaki Miyanoue, and together with his mentor, he played at jazz clubs throughout Tokyo.

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In 2012, Daike moved to the United States in hopes of taking his jazz skill to the Big Apple, New York City.

While living and enjoying New York City jazz life, Daike still craved to expand his understanding of jazz music, so in 2014 he began, and continues to study and perform with Jazz Pianist Kuni Mikami.,and Learned new guitar style by Pasquale Grasso.

 

While in New York, Daike has played at numerous New York City jazz clubs and Restaurant such as Cleopatra's Needle,TOMI JAZZ, Why Not Jazz Room, and Caravan of the Dream to name a few.