- 1952 :
- Born in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, he began performing matsuri (festival) taiko as a child.
- 1965 :
- While learning traditional Japanese music at the Asakusa National Theater from percussionist Sasazou Kineya, Mr. Imaizumi began performing and composing music with Sukeroku Taiko, the first professional taiko group in Japan. He also became one of the founding members of Yushima Tenjin Sukeroku Taiko Conservation Society, whose purpose was to preserve the cultural heritage of taiko.
- 1974 :
- After graduating from university, Mr. Imaizumi became the director of Sukeroku Taiko. As a member of Kouin no Kai, he represented Tokyo at the National Theater in the first ever "Nihon no Taiko".
- 1976 :
- Along with Shosaku Ikeda of Ishikawa Gojinjyou Taiko and Daichi Koguchi of Nagano Osuwa Taiko, Mr. Imaizumi founded the Nippon Taiko Foundation, acting as manager of the organization.
Present Day - Willing to depart from convention, Mr. Imaizumi has received wide praise for his brilliant musicianship and lively drumming. While teaching students at Mie University, Tsukuba University Special Needs Education School for the Mentally Challenged, and Aoyama Kodomo no Shiro, he serves as Board Director of the Japan Taiko Foundation since its receiving of foundation status. Mr. Imaizumi also teaches taiko to prominent entertainers, including countless enka singers and members of the Johnnys entertainment stable. With his numerous activities, he continues to enjoy performing and helping to spread the popularity of taiko.
Past Performances:
- TV
- Kohaku Utagassen, Kayo Concert, BS Tokyo no Uta (NHK)
The Japan Record Awards (TBS)
Natsumatsuri Nippon no Uta, Toshiwasure Nippon no Uta (TV Tokyo) - National Stages
- National Theater, Koma Theater, Shinkabuki-za, Misono-za, Meiji-za, Japan National Taiko Competition, et al.
- International Stages
- U.S., Brazil, Spain, Germany, Hawaii, Hong Kong, South Korea, Kuwait, Vietnam, et al.
Taiko teacher for Shinshun Kakushigei Taikai (Fuji Television)
Born in Kumamoto on the island of Kyushu, Shinya was raised in a household of Taiko-makers. At 19, he began studying the Sukeroku style under Director Yutaka Imaizumi, becoming a professional member of the group at 25.
Past Performances:
Kayo Concert - TV Appearance (NHK)
Matsuri Nippon no Uta - TV Appearance (TV Tokyo)
Yutaka Yamakawa, Sumi Tagawa Concert (Shinjuku Koma Theater)
Kiyoshi Hikawa Concert (Yokohama Arena)
Sukeroku Taiko concerts abroad in South Korea, Brazil, Kuwait, Vietnam, U.S., et al.
From Ibaraki prefecture, she had a great interest in Japanese traditional music from a very young age. At 15, she entered Tokiwanokuni Shimotsumahayashiren, where she began studying in order to become a professional taiko drummer. She joined Sukeroku Taiko at the age of 20 where, studying under Director Yutaka Imaizumi, she began to learn Sukeroku Taiko's demanding technique and extensive repertoire.
Past Performances:
Hiroshi Itsuki 35th Anniversary Concert (Meiji-za, Misono-za, Shinkabuki-za)
Kayo Concert - TV Appearance (NHK)
Natsu Matsuri Nippon no Uta - TV Appearance (TV Tokyo)
Motoya Izumi Concert (Shinjuku Koma Theater, Umeda Koma Theater)
Kiyoshi Hikawa Concert (Yokohama Arena)
Sukeroku Taiko concerts abroad in South Korea, Brazil, Kuwait, Vietnam, U.S., et al.
Born in Okinawa, Yo moved to Tokyo at the age of three. He became interested in taiko as a little boy, drumming in local festivals and eventually joining the Wadaiko Club in his elementary school, where he was the groups first leader. At 14, he began studying with Sukeroku Taiko, learning the basics of their style under Assistant Instructor Yoko Yoshida. He gained further experience by performing in local festivals and competing in the Japan National Taiko Championships. In high school, he also studied Oedo Sukeroku Taiko. Currently, he performs professionally with Sukeroku Taiko, while further refining his technique and expanding his repertoire with Director Yutaka Imaizaumi.
Part Performances:
Matsuriza Nippon (Nagoya Dome)
Kan-Jani member Tadayoshi Okura Solo Concert (Odaiba)
24 Hour Television - TV Appearance (TBS)
The daughter of Director Yutaka Imaizumi, she has been studying taiko from the age of three. Growing up around taiko, her life has always been full of drumming, having performed in a variety of events, competitions, festivals, and on numerous stages. Currently a college student, she splits her time between her studies and performing professionally with Sukeroku Taiko.
Past Performances:
Aichi World Expo (Nagoya Dome)
Kayo Concert - TV Appearance (NHK)
Shinjuku Koma Theater
神奈川県横浜市生まれ。浅草育ちの父の影響で、幼少より祭り囃子に興味を覚える。その後、青森の郷土芸能・ねぶた囃子（笛・鉦・太鼓）に触れ、ほか津軽三味線を勉強する。34才の時、助六太鼓に門下生として入門。40才でプロメンバー入りし、家元・今泉豊師に師事。助六太鼓／横笛を担当。
助六太鼓プロメンバーとしての実績
氷川きよしコンサート出演（横浜アリーナ）
愛田健二／一ヶ月公演出演
新宿コマ劇場ファイナルコンサート出演
六本木ヒルズ正月特別公演出演
海外公演（韓国、ベトナム）他
助六太鼓在籍7年。加賀太鼓代表の2代目。現在石川県OTOサウンドに於いて加賀太鼓と助六太鼓を学べる教室を主宰。
助六太鼓在籍17年。現在群馬県藤岡市に於いて太鼓チーム雷Onを立ち上げる。
助六太鼓在籍7年。現在ブラジルサンパウロに於いて助六支部設立準備中。