Born in Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture.
He specializes in a wide range of performances from traditional styles such as Dixieland and swing jazz to modern jazz styles, and is one of Japan's leading jazz clarinetists. With his advanced technique and unique expressiveness, he continues to captivate many audiences. He pursues the possibilities of jazz clarinet and is characterized by a performance style that fuses tradition and innovation.
He is also the leader of the clarinet big band "BLACK PIED PIPERS", a unique orchestra composed entirely of clarinet. In addition, he has produced clarinet big bands all over Japan, and has launched "SENDAI PIED PIPERS" in Sendai, "NANIWA PIED PIPERS" in Osaka, and "Qshu PIED PIPERS" in Fukuoka, expanding the circle of clarinet lovers and jazz fans.
In addition, he led the combo-style bands "Hideo Masuda Swing Quintet" and "Hideo Masuda Modern Quintet" and conveyed the charm of jazz with a variety of formations. In addition, he has successfully held many concerts in the big band "Hideo Masuda and the Swingmaid Orchestra", which he is the leader, armed with overwhelming musical power and sophisticated ensembles.
Especially during the Corona disaster from 2021 to 2022, many big band concerts were held. While live activities were restricted, they continued to perform in various forms, including online, and succeeded in increasing the number of big band fans. His work has given hope to many people who believe in the power of music even during the coronavirus pandemic.
Currently, in addition to performing all over the country, mainly in Tokyo, he is also active as a teaching staff member at the Yamaha Music School. In addition to being involved in the production of teaching materials and the composition and arrangement of music, he is also committed to training Yamaha instructors nationwide, and is passionate about teaching the next generation.
Through these wide-ranging activities, he aims to further spread the appeal of clarinet and jazz.
This has led him to work extensively as a performer, producer, and educator, and continues to have a profound influence on the jazz world.
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At Adirondack Cafe you will experience the jazz live in close up and will have a great experience in food, drinks and the atmosphere. You would want to come back again.
The food and drinks are splendid. We offer Burgers, Philladelphia Sandwich, Apple Pie, Cakes , Coffee, Beer, cocktails, variety of Whiskey's and it goes on.
Please reserve before you come or give us a call to see if their are open seats.
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The Adirondack Cafe
Toyko Chiyodaku kanda jinbocho 1-2-9 Wealth building 4th FL
Postol Code 101-0051
03-5577-6811
Open hours
Lunch Time Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm
Dinner Time Monday-Friday: 5pm-10pm
※ Friday open until 11pm
※ Third week of Thursday are 12pm-10pm due to event
Saturday 12pm‐11pm
Closed days :Sunday & Holidays
Live Shows : Tuesday Night & Wednesday night & 3rd week of Saturday lunch
Jam Session : Every 2nd week of Monday night
Saturday Lunch time are SP Record Concert
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Where you'll enjoy jazz. Fine food and beverages.
Adirondack Cafe is located at Jinbouchou Kanda in Chiyodaku which is famous for Curry, Second Hand book store's and a great place to go for a walk.
A Jazz Cafe where you can enjoy the Jazz music, enjoy our delicious Burgers and Sweets or if you just want to read a book.
We offer veriety of delicious foods and drinks where we have passion from NewYork which we used to live back in the day.
On Tuesdays and wednesday are Jazz Live performance which our fascinating artist perform amazing Jazz Music.
This year is our 15th Aniversary and we are grateful to have our customers that has supported us all these years.
We welcome everyone to have a great time. Hope to see you there!