Yasuaki Shimizu, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Yasuaki Shimizu

Japanese composer

Date of Birth: 09-Aug-1954

Place of Birth: Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Profession: composer, record producer, musician, music arranger, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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Yasuaki Shimizu (????, Shimizu Yasuaki) (born 9 August 1954) 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 on tenor saxophone. Since 1981 he has composed, produced or arranged for artists as diverse as jazz vocalist Helen Merrill, composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, and DJ Towa Tei.
During this time he has lived in London, Paris and Tokyo.