Akira Sakata

Akira Sakata (Sax, Clarinet, Vocal, Composer) Visiting prof. of Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences. Visiting prof. Graduate SchooL of Biosphere Science Hiroshima Univ. Born in Kure-city, Hiroshima in 1945. Studied marine biology at Hiroshima University. Formed a group Saibo-bunretsu (Cell fission) in Tokyo in 1969. 1972, he has Joined Yamashita Yosuke Trio. The trio performed at many jazz festivals including Maers New Jazz Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival and Newport Jazz Festival.etc. He continues to visit many places around the world and is always exploring many kinds of work.