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Ryo Sagara

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Rei Sagaras Debut Album as Bandleader: A Genre-Defying Selection of Jazz Standards, Classical, Rock, and MoreNew Frontiers Pioneered by the BassoonThenewbassoonismI believe there are instruments that are quintessentially jazz. The piano is a prime example, and the saxophone would likely be a natural choice as well. In jazz, the bassoon is one of the rarer instruments. With its mid-to-low register, it lacks the brilliance of an alto saxophone or trumpet, but it is a compelling instrument that draws the listener in with its depth.Sagara first encountered the bassoon in a school band during his youth and was thrilled by the swing jazz that was part of their repertoire at the time. While he studied classical music due to the instruments nature, his heart was set on jazz. As he continued performing jazz alongside his classical activities, an invitation from bassist Shinichi Kato led him to launch this