The twain meets again this week, when that saxophonist, Yasuaki Shimizu, embarks on his first ... scores have made him a minor celebrity in Japan, the tour is long overdue. (He last performed ...

Yasuaki Shimizu 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 ...

'Polyphonic Cosmos: Sonic Innovations In Japan (1980-1986)' is out next month on the Optimo member's Cease & Desist label A cult Japanese jazz fusion album from the 1980s by Yasuaki Shimizu will ...