Akira Sakata
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Clarinetists · b. 1945

Akira Sakata

Japanese jazz saxophonist, actor, researcher (1945-)

Born
21 February 1945
Kure
Country
Japan
Active
1972–
Discography
32 albums

Biography

Akira Sakata is a jazz musician who plays clarinet. Akira Sakata was born on 21 February 1945 in Kure. The music is usually filed under jazz and free jazz. The discography here lists 32 albums, from “20人格 = 20 Personalities / Akira Sakata Sings” (1980) to “Sakata 80” (2025).

Akira Sakata (born 21 February 1945) is a Japanese free jazz saxophonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

20人格 = 20 Personalities / Akira Sakata Sings 1980
Tacology 1987
Mooko 1988
Kamuychikap God's Bird 1991
SILENT PLANKTON 1991
Fisherman's.com 2001
tetrodotoxin 2005
ExpLosion 2006
And That’s the Story of Jazz… 2011 · Live
Made in Studio 2012
ちかもらち 空を飛ぶ! 2012
Arashi 2014
Iruman 2014
The Cliff of Time 2014
Flying Basket 2015
Kaishi / 開始: Live at Kargart 2015 · Live
15.01.14 2016 · Live
Duo Improvisation 2016 · Live
The Tale Of The Heike 2016
全面照射 2016 · Live
Jomon 縄文 2017
Proton Pump 2018
Hōryū-Ji 2019
Mooko – Japan Concerts 2020 · Live
赤とんぼ 2020
And Life Also Same 2021
Tokyo Rotation 2 - Day 3 Set 2 2021 · Live
GAUCHE 2022 · Live
Mitochondria 2022
Live in Europe 2022 2023 · Live
Entasis: Live in Thessaloniki 2025 · Live
Sakata 80 2025 · Live

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Akira Sakata play?

Akira Sakata is known for playing clarinet.

When and where was Akira Sakata born?

Akira Sakata was born 21 February 1945 in Kure.

What are Akira Sakata's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include 20人格 = 20 Personalities / Akira Sakata Sings (1980), Tacology (1987), Mooko (1988), Kamuychikap God's Bird (1991) and SILENT PLANKTON (1991).

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