Hiroshi Suzuki (trombonist) explained

Hiroshi Suzuki
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Date:12 November 1933
Birth Place:Yokohama, Japan
Death Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genre:Jazz
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:Trombone
Label:Columbia
Associated Acts:Buddy Rich

was a Japanese American jazz trombonist.[1]

Career

Suzuki moved to the United States at 38 to play with bandleader and drummer Buddy Rich. Suzuki lived in Las Vegas. In 1975, he returned to Japan and recorded the five tracks on his album Cat, released on February 26, 1976. After release the album didn't receive any notable acclaim. However, 39 years later in 2015, Columbia Records re-released the album in Japan to bring it to a wider audience. In the 21st century, the album has received some critical acclaim.[2]

Personal life

Suzuki died on January 16, 2020, in Las Vegas at the age of 86.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

Notes and References

  1. News: Bischoff . Björn . Hiroshi Suzuki: The unknown with the trombone . 17 November 2021 . HHV Mag . 27 June 2021.
  2. News: Johnson . Brandon . Hiroshi Suzuki's "Romance" is in Love with Modern Music . 17 November 2021 . Medium . 1 August 2020.
  3. Web site: Hiroshi Suzuki Obituary . Dignity Memorial . 7 March 2022.