Takafumi Nikaido is a percussionist from Japan. Takafumi has been working with numerous legendary artists from all over the world the such as Carlos Vives, Juan Luis Guerra, Paquito D’ Rivera, Arturo O’Farrill, Terence Blanchard, and many musicians alike.

In 2014, he received “Best Foreign Entrant Award” at “The Fiesta Del Tambour Percussion Competition” in Cuba.Takafumi has performed at well-known jazz festival all over the world such as Montreal International Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, DC Jazz Festival, Havana Jazz Festival, and more.  He recorded percussion for “Final Fantasy XV” and Anime “Dr.Stone” original soundtrack. in 2021, he performed as Ensemble/Drummer at Off-broadway show “The Visitor” directed by Daniel Sullivan and music by Tom Kit.