Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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Edition 52 (2002) award
Terumasa Hino
ひの てるまさ
Hino Terumasa
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1942-10-25 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Died
- <null>
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Tokyo, Japan → New York, United States (resident)
Career
- Occupations
- Jazz trumpeter, Musician, Composer, Educator
- Active Years
- 1964-
- Affiliations
- Osaka College of Music (Junior College Division) - Visiting Professor, Shobi University - Visiting Professor, J LAND (his record label), Blue Note Records (exclusive contract)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Jazz School | — | — | — | 1950年代 | Japan |
Japan Jazz School
Period:
1950年代
Country:
Japan
Studied trumpet at the Japan Jazz School founded by Teebu Kamayashi; also received instruction from Hiroshi Sakagami.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Medal with Purple Ribbon | — | — | Government of Japan | 受章 |
| 2019 | Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Small Rosette | — | — | Government of Japan | 受章 |
Medal with Purple Ribbon
2004
Organization:
Government of Japan
Result:
受章
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Small Rosette
2019
Organization:
Government of Japan
Result:
受章
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Alone, Alone and Alone
1967 JazzDebut album showcasing modern jazz of the 1960s; notable for improvisational trumpet performances.
Modern jazzImprovisation
Hi-Nology
1969 Jazz (live)One of his representative works recorded live at Yamaha Hall; garnered attention for energetic performances.
Live performanceEnsemble interplay
Into Eternity
1974 Jazz / FusionIncorporates 1970s sounds with fusion elements; reflects collaborations and exchanges with international musicians.
FusionCrossover
Taro's Mood
1974 Jazz (live)A live album capturing Hino's wide expressive range.
Live atmosphereExpressive range
Crimson
2006 Jazz / FusionA 2000s work showing mature playing and diverse arrangements, featuring various guest musicians.
RefinementArrangement
Aftershock
2011 Jazz / Experimental elementsAn exploratory work that omits drums and experiments with DJ beats and scratch elements.
ExperimentalismCollaboration
Bibliography
- Alone, Alone and Alone
- Mas Que Nada / Le Chanson d'Orphée
- Feelin' Good
- Hi-Nology
- Into the Heaven
- Taro's Mood
- Into Eternity
- Wheel Stone: Live in Nemuro
- May Dance
- Bluestruck
- Crimson
- Aftershock
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- A playing style combining powerful blasts and lyrical mute workRooted in jazz tradition while incorporating fusion and pop elements
- Recurring Motifs
- Urban-soundscapesExpressions of passion and melancholy
Legacy
A leading Japanese jazz trumpeter active since the 1960s. Through international activity and numerous collaborations he contributed to the globalization of Japanese jazz. He was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon (2004) and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Small Rosette (2019).
Archives
- NHK Archives
- Jazzshiryokan - Jazz Database for Musicians
In Popular Culture
- Appearances on NHK Kouhaku Utagassen and television; music used in commercials (e.g., Suntory)
Trivia
- His father, Hino Bin, was a tap dancer and trumpet player.
- His brother is jazz drummer Motohiko Hino. His eldest son Mas Hino is a guitar & bass luthier; his second son Kenji Hino is a bassist.
- In 1989 he became the first Japanese musician to sign an exclusive contract with Blue Note Records.
- He performed the pre-race fanfare at the 41st Arima Kinen (1996).
- Founded his own label, J LAND, in 2013.
- Served as a visiting professor at Osaka College of Music (Junior College Division) and Shobi University.