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Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi (born 1950) is a Japanese composer, pianist and conductor.

Also recorded as Mamoru Fujisawa.

Overview

Recorded at birth as 藤澤 守.

Also worked under the name Joe Hisaishi and 久石譲.

Born at Nakano in 1950.

In detail

Joe Hisaishi studied at Kunitachi College of Music and Suzaka High School. the recorded working language is Japanese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are minimalist music, film score and classical music. Quincy Jones is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Kunitachi College of Music.

Works named in the authority record are Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Hana-bi.

Distinctions recorded are Medal with Purple Ribbon and The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Joe Hisaishi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q275900: Joe Hisaishi

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