Minami Matsui, Saxophonist

JP/EN

松井美波

MINAMI MATSUI—SAXOPHONIST

CHRONO TRIGGER — from CHRONO TRIGGER

私— ABOUT ME

Minami Matsui

Born in Gifu, Minami first picked up the saxophone in the third grade, inspired by her father. Twenty years on, the instrument has never left her side. In high school she won a gold medal at the All-Japan Marching Band Championship and performed in parades in the United States as a member of a Japan all-star ensemble. She then spent four years studying jazz in Pasadena, California, winning first place at the Reno Jazz Festival with her college big band. Today she is based in Osaka, performing at shows, live venues, and events.

PROFILE →

歴— CAREER

— My journey so far

  1. 2004

    Age 9 — takes up classical saxophone, inspired by her father

  2. 2007

    Age 12 — discovers jazz. Studies under Satoko Nakagawa

  3. 2012 - 13

    Gold medal at the national marching band championship.
    Performs in the U.S. Disneyland & Rose Parades with a Japan all-star ensemble.
    After graduating, studies under Michiyo Kobayashi and commits to jazz

  4. 2015

    Four years at a music college in Pasadena, CA.
    Studies under Josh Johnson and Hitomi Oba.
    First place at the Reno Jazz Festival with her college big band

  5. 2026 - Now, Osaka

    Featured saxophonist in a year-round music show at a major theme park
    (winner of the top IPPA award)
    Performs at events including the JTB-sponsored Osaka Variety Act Show

Minami Matsui playing the saxophone as a child Minami Matsui performing in a marching band Minami Matsui at a jam session while studying in the U.S. Minami Matsui performing live on alto saxophone

宴— Performances

01

# GAME MUSIC

Chrono Trigger

ORIGINAL TITLE

クロノ・トリガー

GAME

CHRONO TRIGGERクロノ・トリガー

COMPOSER

Yasunori Mitsuda / 光田康典

02

# GAME MUSIC

The Airbuster

ORIGINAL TITLE

The Airbuster

GAME

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKEファイナルファンタジーVII リメイク

COMPOSER

Nobuo Uematsu & Tadayoshi Makino / 植松伸夫 ・ 牧野忠義

03

# GAME MUSIC

Wind Scene

ORIGINAL TITLE

風の憧憬

GAME

CHRONO TRIGGERクロノ・トリガー

COMPOSER

Yasunori Mitsuda / 光田康典

MORE PERFORMANCES

新— NEWS

承— BOOKING

  • LIVE— jazz gigs, sessions, support Music that colors a calm space — from solo to trio, arranged flexibly.
  • EVENT— corporate parties, ceremonies, venues, hotels Performances befitting special occasions, lending the venue an elegant air.
  • LESSON— private lessons tailored to your experience and goals Lessons at each student's own pace, supporting steady technical growth.

BOOKING FLOW

  1. 01InquiryShare the details, date, and venue
  2. 02EstimateReply within 2 business days
  3. 03PreparationRepertoire and setup, arranged with care
  4. 04PerformancePerformed wholeheartedly on the day

CRIMSON BLITZ — from LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII

縁— CONTACT

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Live, events, or lessons. Whatever you've decided so far is fine — dates, place, budget.

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