Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1933. Moved to Tokyo after graduating high-school. In 1962, moved to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music after participating in many band sessions as a alto saxophone player. Representing as a top Japanese musician, also know as a talented photographer, publishes six picture books. As an Executive Producer of the Japanese Government Exhibition Project for the 2005 in Japan, advocates the message "World Peace" through music. - http://www.sadao.com/en/biography/index.html
One of the many nippon jazz artists that I like. Jazz in Japan was introduced by the Americans and Filipinos in the 1920s, but Japanese Jazz musician became immensely popular in the late 60s and made it big time in the 70s & 80s. Sadao Watanabe was one of the pioneers of modern nippon jazz.
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