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Tiger Okoshi

b. 1950

Jazz Trumpet player, composer

Jazz musician University teacher Trumpeter
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About Tiger Okoshi

Born 1950. Tiger Okoshi is an American jazz musician, university teacher, trumpeter and composer.

Toru "Tiger" Okoshi (born March 21, 1950) is an American jazz fusion trumpeter born in Ashiya, Japan.

Discography As leader Tiger's Baku (JVC, 1981) with Vinnie Colaiuta, Gerry Etkins, Steve Forman, Robert Gonzales, Quinous Johnson, Tim Landers, Mike Stern Mudd Cake (JVC, 1982) Face to Face (JVC, 1989) with Gerry Etkins, Rikiya Higashihara, Takayuki Hijikata, Koh Shimizu That Was Then, This Is Now (JVC, 1990) with Gerry Etkins, Rikiya Higashihara, Takayuki Hijikata, Koh Shimizu Echoes of a Note (JVC, 1993) with Jay Anderson, Peter Erskine, Béla Fleck, Gil Goldstein, Mike Stern Two Sides to Every Story (JVC, 1994) with Jack DeJohnette, Vic Firth, Gil Goldstein, Dave Holland, Mike Stern Color of Soil (JVC, 1998) with Jay Anderson, Kenny Barron, Mino Cinelu, Hank Roberts Plays Standard (Geneon, 2008)

As sideman With Bruce Arnold Orpheus Again (2010) With Dave Grusin NY-LA Dream Band (1983)

With Gary Burton Times Square (ECM, 1978)

With Lorraine Desmarais Live au Club Soda (2007)

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Important facts

Born
21 March 1950, Ashiya
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Jazz musician, university teacher, trumpeter, composer
Nationality
United States
Education
Kwansei Gakuin University, Berklee College of Music, Ashiya High School
Employers
Berklee College of Music, Showa Academia Musicae
Also known as
Toru "Tiger" Okoshi

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tiger Okoshi?

Jazz Trumpet player, composer (1950-)

When was Tiger Okoshi born?

Tiger Okoshi was born on 21 March 1950 in Ashiya.

What is Tiger Okoshi's occupation?

Tiger Okoshi is a jazz musician, university teacher, trumpeter and composer.

What nationality is Tiger Okoshi?

Tiger Okoshi is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tiger Okoshi

· Wikidata: Q2432853

· DBpedia: Tiger Okoshi

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