- Born
- 3 May 1949
Kawasaki - Died
- 9 September 1978
Nakano - Country
- Japan
- Active
- 1968–
- Record labels
- DIW Records, P.S.F. Records
- Discography
- 42 albums
Biography
Kaoru Abe was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Kaoru Abe was born on 3 May 1949 in Kawasaki and died on 9 September 1978 in Nakano. The music is usually filed under jazz and free jazz. Record labels: DIW Records and P.S.F. Records. The discography here lists 42 albums, from “解体的交感” (1970) to “リアルジャズ” (2024).
Kaoru Abe (阿部 薫, Abe Kaoru) (May 3, 1949 – September 9, 1978) was a Japanese avant-garde alto saxophonist. Self-taught at a young age, Abe performed with notables such as Motoharu Yoshizawa, Takehisa Kosugi, Yosuke Yamashita, Derek Bailey, and Milford Graves, although he generally performed solo. He was married to the author Izumi Suzuki, and was a nephew of singer Kyu Sakamoto. He was portrayed in Kōji Wakamatsu's film Endless Waltz by novelist and punk rock singer Kō Machida.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
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Albums where Kaoru Abe is credited as a sideman
| 1977 | Meditation Among Us — Milford Graves |
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Kaoru Abe play?
Kaoru Abe is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Kaoru Abe born?
Kaoru Abe was born 3 May 1949 in Kawasaki.
What are Kaoru Abe's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include 解体的交感 (1970), WINTER 1972 (1974), Mort À Crédit (1976), なしくずしの死 (1976) and 北 ‹NORD› (1981).
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