Masami Watanabe
Artist Profile
Masami Watanabe
Bandmaster of the club jazz band the fascinations. Born in Tokyo. Born as the eldest son of Yoshiaki Watanabe, the leading person in Japan of Marimba and Vibraphone. Learned classical music from an early age and jazz at Musashino Music Academy. Studied vibe, composition, harmony, jazz theory, ad lib theory with Takashi Oi and Hitoshi Hamada. 00, Polyster. Record 1970 Recorded in studio. Start session. In 2002, they released their debut album "Soulful Strut" (polystar) as "Facilations". In 2004, released the 2nd album "the fascinations". Participated in the Blue Note 65th anniversary compilation as an assistant producer of Mr. Kobayashi. "Fascinated groove" will be included in Mr. Tatsuo Sunaga's MIX CD "WORLD STANDARD 04". 2005 "Fascinated blues" is included in Mr. Kobayashi's MIX CD "routin jazz vol.6". In 2006, released the 3rd album "color code". 07 Released the Village Vanguard limited mini album "my funny vibraphone". 3rd recording "Lovin 'You" will be included in popular compilation "Colours of GrooveV" and HMV privilege CD "PLAYLIST 8". He is currently establishing himself as a vibraphone player in Japan.