nanako-saxNanako Shibuya

Born in September 2, 1993

I started alto sax at the school’s brass band club since I entered junior high school.At that time, I was interested in jazz and when I finished brass band practice I went to the park every weekend and started practicing jazz saxophone.

I entered the brass band club after entering high school, and quit the club at once to focus on practicing jazz alto saxophone.To go on to a music university, after school every day, I was Attach a silencer (e-sax) to alto saxophone at my home, I did copying bebop style jazz improvisation, and practiced jazz improvisation.

At the same time, I joined the big band of the society.

From the first year high school student, I received private lessons from saxophone player Mr. Makoto Oka, and I was able to go to Showa University of Music jazz course with the system of exempting honor students from paying tuition.

In order to become a professional jazz musician, I was in the practice room of the university except class hours. Almost every holiday as well.


2009 Rittor Music Company’s Strongest Players Contest saxophone Section First Level Pass.

2010 SHOBI Solo Players Contest Examiner’s Special Award in SHOBI College of Music

2011 SHOBI Solo Players Contest Gold Medal Award in SHOBI College of Music

April 2012 Acquired excellent students tuition exemption system and go on to Showa University of Music Music Department Jazz Course Alto Sax Course

August 2014 Showa University of Music / WA YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA (WAYJO)
Join the Western Australian Cultural Exchange Program

March 2016 Graduated from Showa University of Music


From the first year high school student, I received private lessons from jazz saxophone player Mr. Makoto Oka.

At the music university, I received guidance of jazz alto saxophone from jazz saxophonist Mr. Kazuhiko Kondo. I learned about jazz performance and jazz theory for 4 years.

I received guidance of jazz theory from jazz trumpeter Mr. Yosiro Okazaki.

I received guidance of classical flute playing from flutist Mr. Shuji Masumura.

From the second year of university I received guidance of jazz flute and alto saxophone from jazz saxophone player Mr. Makoto Oka.


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