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Sadao Watanabe (渡辺 貞夫, Watanabe Sadao, born 1 February 1933) is a Japanese jazz musician who plays alto saxophone and sopranino saxophone. He is known for his bossa nova recordings, although his work encompasses many styles, with collaborations from musicians all over the world.
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Recorded his first self-produced album “MAISHA”, in Los Angles. Started holding “Sadao Watanabe Bravas Club” music festival. 1986: Received the 36th Ministry of Education Arts Award. Performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival. 1988: Recorded the albums “ELIS” and “MADE IN CORACAO” in Brazil.
Sadao Watanabe. A prolific Japanese jazz saxophonist who achieved enormous success with his bossa nova, bop, and crossover-influenced sound. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2020s. Born. February 1, 1933 in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan. Genre.
May 18, 2024 · TOKYO -- Sadao Watanabe is a monumental figure in the world of Japanese music. His life story, rich in often self-deprecating anecdotes, is fascinatin.
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Before he became one of Japan's best-loved jazz musicians, saxophone player Sadao Watanabe was one of the first Japanese musicians to study in the United States.
Apr 29, 2023 · Sadao Watanabe is one between best known outside of Japan Japanese jazz musicians. In late 60s- early 70s he was on the top of his popularity playing pop-jazz and soft fusion (both genres are far of my interest in music).
