Shinobu Sato

Infobox musical artist
Name = Shinobu Sato

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Background = solo_singer
Born = birth date and age|1955|6|5
Origin = Kobe, Japan
Genre = Classical
Folk
Jazz
Occupation = Guitarist, Teacher, Composer
Years_active = 1988-present
Label = Waterbug Records, Flying Fish Records
URL = [http://waterbug.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=84]

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, "Little Signs of Autumn" 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 1979cite web |url=http://waterbug.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=206&osCsid=083deb97591d4dc162d0afc8005557a3 |title=Waterbug: Shinobu Sato |accessdate=2008-06-30] after meeting his future wife Katherine Larson. He has the ability to play the guitar either left- or right-handed and specializes in working with 9, 10, and 12 string guitars.

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 is currently developing the unique ability of transcribing piano music for use on 10-string guitars. In addition, he teaches guitar to students of all ages throughout the northside of Chicago, Illinois.

Personal life

Shinobu is father to age|1987|4|23 year old Ian Junpei Sato, age|1990|6|25 year old Colin Makito Sato, and age|1995|5|2 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: "Little Signs of Autumn" [ [http://www.amazon.com/Shinobu-Sato/e/B000APVSZ6 Shinobu Sato: Albums (CD, MP3, Vinyl), Related Products and more : Shinobu Sato Store at Amazon.com ] ]

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