Alex Ito is a taiko performer who enjoys exploring mixed media music production. Born and raised in Torrance, CA, Alex Ito began his taiko journey in 2014 at the Los Angeles Taiko Institute (LATI), housed at Asano Taiko U.S. With experience in groups such as Asano Taiko U.S.’s UnitTwo, Prota Taiko, TaikoEffect and UC Riverside Senryu Taiko, Alex strives to collaborate with artists of different backgrounds to create music that makes one want to "stay in the moment". His artist collaborative named KonoKotoDake or KKD, translated from Japanese meaning "Only About This", fuses hip-hop beats with unique taiko choreography, presenting a fresh take on the art of kumidaiko ensemble drumming.
