Shinobu Sato
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 5, 1955 |
| Origin | Kobe, Japan |
| Genres | Classical Folk Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, Teacher, Composer |
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Labels | Waterbug Records, Flying Fish Records |
| Website | [1] |
Shinobu Sato (born June 5, 1955), is a Japanese classical artist. Shinobu debuted in 1988 with the tape , which was released on audio CD in 1992. His second major album, was released on audio CD in 1994.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Shinobu was born in Kobe, Japan, and began playing the acoustic guitar at the age of 13. He emigrated to the United States in 1979[1] after meeting his future wife Katherine Larson. He has the ability to play the guitar either left- or right-handed.
Early career[]
Shinobu began working in Los Angeles, California as a waiter, while trying to establish his career as a musician. He received his economics degree in Japan and his masters in Music History and Guitar from Northeastern Illinois University.
Current work[]
Shinobu teaches guitar to students of all ages throughout the northside of Chicago, Illinois.
Personal life[]
Shinobu is father to 34-year-old Ian Junpei Sato, 31-year-old Colin Makito Sato, and 26-year-old Maya Hikari Sato. He married Katherine Larson, an associate professor in the English Language Academy at the DePaul University, in 1983.
Discography[]
- 1988:
- 1992:
- 1994:
References[]
- 1955 births
- Living people
- Japanese classical guitarists
- Northeastern Illinois University alumni
- Waterbug Records artists
- Flying Fish Records artists