Akira Jimbo

Akira Jimbo, also seen as Akira Jinbo ( born February 27, 1959 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese freelance jazz fusion drummer who is famous for his drumming independence and fusion of electronic drum technology and acoustic drums. Aside from his solo work, he is also the drummer in the Japanese jazz fusion band Casiopea and has participated in various side projects with other musicians, including Keiko Matsui, Shambara, bassist Brian Bromberg.

Drum setup

One aspect of Jimbo's drumming is the unique setup of set drums. Using Yamaha drums and Zildjian cymbals, along with Yamaha electronic drum triggers, Jimbo is able to create an array of different sounds and styles from his drumset.
One of Akira Jimbo's many Yamaha drumsets, with his signature 13"x7" beech snare drum.
One of Akira Jimbo's many Yamaha drumsets, with his signature 13"x7" beech snare drum.

Acoustic Drums:
WSD-13AJ 13"x7" Snare Drum, Akira Jimbo Sig. Series, WBD-1022T 22"x18" Bass Drum, WTT-1008 8"x8" Tom, WTT-1010 10"x9" Tom, WTT-1012 12"x10" Tom, WTT-1014 14"x12" Tom, WTT-1016 16"x14" Tom, Alex Acuna Sig. Series TM13AA 13" Timbale, Alex Acuna Sig. Series TM14AA 14" Timbale,

Hardware:
CH-745 Cymbal Holder (5x), CS-945 Cymbal Stand (3x), DS-1100 Hydraulic Drum Stool, CSAT-924 Cymbal Stand Attachment (3x), DFP-9310 Double Foot Pedal, HS-1000 Hi-hat Stand, SS-940 Snare Drum Stand, TH-945 Double Tom Holder (3x), WS-940 Double Tom Stand (4x),

Electronic Drums:
DXT2SU DTXTREME2S Drum Trigger Module, TP65S Electronic 3 Zone Pad (6x), DT20 Drum Trigger (6x),

See Akira Jimbo drum tip,drum technique on VDO bar above

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