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Shin Sakaino is a extraordinary Bassist, Educator and Composer who has already made a big name for himself on the East Coast and in Japan. He is a markedly versatile musician,  performing with equal aplomb on both acoustic and electric bass and in various styles, including Jazz, Gospel, Latin, Brazilian, R&B, Hip Hop and Funk. As an educator and composer, he has a rich wealth of knowledge in music theory as well as the creativity to break barriers.

  

In 2007, Shin Sakaino received a scholarship from the prestigious Berklee College of Music and moved to Boston USA to study Contemporary music and World music. Mr. Sakaino received the “Berklee Outstanding Award” in 2010. After He joined the Global Jazz Institute for a one year program, directed by Grammy Award  winning musician, Danilo Perez, with a full scholarship. 

 

In 2011, Shin Sakaino Moved to activity base to NYC  and deepen exchanges with people all over the world and has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center , the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall, Blue Note NYC, Birdland among many others famous venues. 

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Mr. Sakaino has shared the stage with many Jazz luminaries, including Wayne Shorter, Mccoy Tyner, Jimmy Cobb and Benny Golson and Steve Gadd. And also Mr. Sakaino has performed world-wide at internationally renowned festivals such as the Montreal Jazz festival (Canada), Panama Jazz Festival (Panama), Moers Music Festival’17(Germany) and as well as at countless world-wide activity, including Russia, Nicaragua, Georgia, Italia and Qatar.

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