Sadao Watanabe (musician)

Sadao Watanabe
Watanabe at Expo Zaragoza 2008
Background information
Born (1933-02-01) 1 February 1933
Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, bossa nova, pop
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone
Years active1953–present
Websitewww.sadao.com

Sadao Watanabe (渡辺 貞夫, Watanabe Sadao; born 1 February 1933) is a Japanese jazz musician who plays alto saxophone and sopranino saxophone. He is known for his bossa nova recordings, although his work encompasses many styles, with collaborations from musicians all over the world.