Saxophonists · b. 1954
Yasuaki Shimizu
Japanese saxophonist, composer, music producer (1954-)
- Born
- 9 August 1954
Shimada - Country
- Japan
- Record labels
- Victor Entertainment
- Discography
- 22 albums
Biography
Yasuaki Shimizu is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and tenor saxophone. Yasuaki Shimizu was born on 9 August 1954 in Shimada. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music. Record labels: Victor Entertainment. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Far East Express” (1979) to “Tokyo Rotation 3 - Day 1 Set 2” (2026).
Yasuaki Shimizu (清水靖晃, Shimizu Yasuaki) (born 9 August 1954) is a Japanese composer, saxophonist and producer. He is known for his interpretations of the music of J.S. Bach, in particular the "Cello Suites 1-6" re-arranged for and performed on tenor saxophone. Since 1981 he has composed, produced or arranged for artists as diverse as jazz vocalist Helen Merrill, composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, and DJ Towa Tei. During this time he has lived in London, Paris and Tokyo.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Yasuaki Shimizu is credited as a sideman
| 1979 | KYLYN — 渡辺香津美 |
| 1990 | Gomez — Eddie Gomez |
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Yasuaki Shimizu play?
Yasuaki Shimizu is known for playing saxophone and tenor saxophone.
When and where was Yasuaki Shimizu born?
Yasuaki Shimizu was born 9 August 1954 in Shimada.
What are Yasuaki Shimizu's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Far East Express (1979), Berlin (1980), 日本テレビ系アニメ「鉄人28号」オリジナル・サウンドトラック盤 太陽の使者 鉄人28号 (1980), IQ‐179 愛究壹百七拾九 (1981) and 案山子 (1982).
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