Yasuaki Shimizu

Japanese saxophonist, composer, music producer (1954-)

Born: 9 August 1954
Shimada
Country: Japan
Record labels: Victor Entertainment
Discography: 3 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 3 albums, from “Shinjuku Pit Inn” (2020) 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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