Eiji Kitamura

Japanese jazz clarinetist, composer, bandmaster (1929-)

Born: 8 April 1929
Tokyo
Country: Japan
Active: 1951–
Record labels: Concord Records
Discography: 25 albums

Biography

Eiji Kitamura is a jazz musician who plays clarinet. Eiji Kitamura was born on 8 April 1929 in Tokyo. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Concord Records. The discography here lists 25 albums, from “Hibari and Mood” (1961) to “昭和の思い出がよみがえるなつかしのジャズ名曲CDブック” (2017). Honours include Fumio Nanri Award (1978) and The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette (2007).

Eiji Kitamura (Japanese: 北村英治; born April 8, 1929) is a Japanese jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist originally from Tokyo who made his debut at the age of 22. Kitamura devoted himself to clarinet playing while still an undergraduate at Keio University in Tokyo. He first came to prominence in the U.S. at the 20th Anniversary Jam Session of the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1977. His following in Japan was built previous to this on his regular television program. He prefers to interpret traditional swing jazz rather than modern jazz, and according to Allmusic is most strongly influenced by Benny Goodman and Woody Herman.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Hibari and Mood 1961

Happy Cooking 1973 Happy Cooking Vol. II 1973 · Chrysler

Yuh Sings for You 1973

Because of You 1976 · AUDIO LAB RECORD My Monday Date 1976 · Victor Sophisticated Lady 1978 · Yupiteru Records Swing Sessions 1978 · RCA April Date 1979 · CBS/Sony Bei Mir Bist Do Schoen 1979 · Yupiteru Records Sapporo Concert 1980 · Trio The Amazing Eiji Kitamura - Eight Degrees North 1980 · CBS/Sony Dear Friends 1982 · Concord Jazz No Count 1983 · Concord Jazz

Swingin' Street 1986

ハッピー・クッキング 1986

Japanese Jazz File 1989

Hit Kit Party 1995

Eiji Kitamura & the Best Friends 1996

Full Clarinet 1996

Sketch 1999

Delivery 2000

Dream Dancing 2000

collaboration Kunihoko meets Eiji 2002

昭和の思い出がよみがえるなつかしのジャズ名曲CDブック 2017

Also plays on

Albums where Eiji Kitamura is credited as a sideman

1970	Teddy Wilson meets Eiji Kitamura — Teddy Wilson meets Eiji Kitamura	clarinet
1983	Woody Herman Presents, Volume 3: A Great American Evening — Woody Herman	clarinet

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Eiji Kitamura play?

Eiji Kitamura is known for playing clarinet.

When and where was Eiji Kitamura born?

Eiji Kitamura was born 8 April 1929 in Tokyo.

What are Eiji Kitamura's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Happy Cooking (1973), Happy Cooking Vol. II (1973), Because of You (1976), My Monday Date (1976) and Sophisticated Lady (1978).

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