『Tetsuo Sakurai』 Tetsuo was born in Tokyo 1957 Nov, 13. He started to play bass when he was 13 years old.
He had been a member of the band named ”Casiopea” in 1976-1989, ”Jimsaku” with Akira Jimbo in 1990-1998.
He has released 40 CDs with the Band and Solo titles at all. Also he made 3 instructual videos and 6 live DVDs.
Now, he is composing and playing his own music as a solo artist with domestic and foreign musicians.
The 3rd solo album "TLM20" recorded live concert with Casiopea members, released in 2000.
The 4th solo album "GENTLE HEARTS" recorded with Greg Howe & Dennis Chambers, released in 2001.
The 5th solo album "Cartas do Brasil" released in 2003. It was the self cover vocal album recorded in Rio de Janeiro with Djavan, Ivan Lins, Rosa Passos, Filo Machado and so on.
Tetsuo made the concert tour with Greg & Dennis in 2004. And he released the"GENTLE HEARTS TOOR 2004" live CD & DVD in 2005.
BRASIL CONNECTION ~feat. Filo Machado~ LIVE CD & DVD were released in 2006 & 2007.
" FAR EAST " (w/ Rynten Okazaki(acoustic gt.)) 1st album will release in 2007.
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1957年11月13日東京生まれ。13歳の時ベース・ギターを弾き始める。
1976年--1989年迄"カシオペア"、
1990年--1998年迄"JIMSAKU"のメンバーとして活動。
グループで全国各地と世界約20ヶ国で公演活動を繰り広げる。
1979年レコード・デビュー以来、バンドとソロで合計40枚のアルバム、3本の教則ビデオ、6枚のDVDをリリース。
現在はソロ・アーチストとして精力的に活動中。独特の暖かさと激しさを持ち合わせたオリジナリティー溢れる楽曲とベース・プレイで幅広い音楽活動を行っている。
2000年、デビュー20周年記念ライブ・アルバム【TLM20】をリリース。
2001年、グレッグ・ハウとデニス・チェンバースをメンバーに迎えた4枚目のソロ・アルバム【GENTLE HEARTS】をリリース。
2003年、ジャバン、イヴァン・リンス、ホーザ・パソス他ブラジルの豪華シンガーをゲストに迎え、
リオデジャネイロ録音によるセルフカバー・ボーカル・アルバム【Cartas do Brasil】をリリース。
2004年、『GENTLE HEARTS TOUR 2004』を行い、韓国JARASUM JAZZ FESTIVALに出演。
2005年、【GENTLE HEARTS TOUR 2004 LIVE DVD & CD】をリリース。JAKARTA INTERNATIONAL JAVA JAZZ FESTIVALに出演。
2006年、BRASIL CONNECTION ~feat. Filo Machado~LIVE CD & DVDをリリース。
2007年、岡崎倫典(acoustic gt.)氏との新プロジェクト、"FAR EAST" 1st CD リリース。
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Hello Tetsuo... How have you been.. your very quiet, are you busy learning spanish? Don't eat taco's or Top Ramen.. Just keep playing music Master Music Man... Stop by and say "HI" or I will smash your fortune cookie. Hey did you feel the big Quake? Wishing you a weekend of Peace, Happiness, and music. No Besos for you.. bad boy! PS.
Hey Tetsuo! Greetings from Romania! I am currently here for a few concerts! Great sights and people here! It's also very humid.... Hope you'll have a great week bro! Peace,
Hey there,
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Finally i've found Casiopea, The Mint Session, Juicy Jam ...and added on my page;) Tetsuo, Yoshihiro,...wow ...akira !!! Is there any Akira Jimbo official myspace?...simply great! Ciao Marco from Italy
