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One of the most well-known Japanese jazz musicians of his generation, Sadao Watanabe is an adept, bop-influenced saxophonist with a deep love of Brazilian bossa nova. Blessed with a warm tone and lithe, swinging sound, Watanabe's recordings have found him traversing such varied styles as straight-ahead jazz, fusion, and crossover pop. Born in 1933 in Utsunomiya, Japan, he grew up in a musical family and initially played clarinet in high school, a choice purportedly inspired by seeing Bing Crosby play the instrument in 1941's Birth of the Blues. However, he soon picked up the alto saxophone after discovering the bebop recordings of Charlie Parker. Upon graduating high school, he relocated to Tokyo, where he gained his first professional experience playing with dance bands.
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1
Massai Talk (Live)
12:23
2
Hunting World (Live)
12:48
3
Chelsea Bridge (Live)
14:13
4
On Green Dolphin Street (Live)
11:37
5
Bossa Na Praia (Live)
8:21
6
Rythmaning (Live)
9:34
7
My Dear Life (Live)
7:05
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