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Sadao Watanabe (渡辺 貞夫, Watanabe Sadao?) (born Utsunomiya, Japan, February 1, 1933) is an influential Japanese jazz musician who plays the alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone and flute. He is known for his Bossa Nova recordings, although his work encompasses a large range of styles with collaborations from musicians all over the world. Sadao first began learning music at the age of 18, and started performing professionally in 1953. By 1958 he had firmly established himself as a world-class saxophonist having performed with leading musicians and quartets. In 1962 he left Japan to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 1995 the college awarded him an honorary doctorate degree for his contributions to music. Among his more prestigious awards are the Order of the Rising Sun, the imperial medal of honour for his contribution to the arts, numerous cultural awards from around the world, the Fumio Nanri award, and his cities first honour award. In addition to his musical career, Watanabe has also published six photography books in Japan.
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100% Late Night Jazz [2009]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Foolish Heart | 4:12 |
| A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square | 2:35 |
Falling In Love: The Ultimate Collection of Essential Romantic Jazz [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Foolish Heart | 4:13 |
Night with Strings [1993]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Christmas Song | 5:09 |
| Here, There and Everywhere | 5:08 |
| Love Walked In | 8:46 |
Sadao Watanabe Plays Ballads [1969]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Here's That Rainy Day | 3:05 |
| My Foolish Heart | 4:14 |
| I Thought About You | 4:14 |
| Old Folks | 4:12 |
| That's All | 2:29 |
| They Say It's Wonderful | 3:17 |
| A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square | 5:14 |
Goin' Home: A Modern Jazz Album [1966]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| From Russia With Love | 3:59 |
| And I Love Her | 4:20 |
| Emily | 3:26 |
| The Shadow of Your Smile [Love Theme from the Sandpiper] | 4:54 |
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| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square | 2:37 |
| My Foolish Heart | 4:14 |
| They Say It's Wonderful | 3:16 |
| The Girl from Ipanema | 2:26 |
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