Akira Jimbo
Akira Jimbo | |
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Jimbo in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 27, 1959 Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Jazz fusion, electronic |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Website | akira-jimbo |
Akira Jimbo, also transliterated as Akira Jinbo (神保 彰, Jinbo Akira; born February 27, 1959), is a Japanese jazz fusion drummer, best known as the drummer for the Japanese jazz fusion band Casiopea in 3 separate stints (1980-1989, 1997-2006 and 2012-2022). Aside from his work with Casiopea, Jimbo has also participated in side projects with Keiko Matsui, Shambara, and Brian Bromberg.