Yasushi Nakamura

Yasushi Nakamura is a Japanese jazz bassist renowned for his lyrical tone, deep sense of swing, and refined musical sensitivity. Based in New York City, he has built an international reputation as a versatile and thoughtful musician, equally at home in straight-ahead jazz, modern post-bop, and contemporary settings. Nakamura is widely respected for his strong sense of timing, melodic bass lines, and ability to support and inspire improvisers with subtlety and precision. He has performed and recorded with a wide range of leading jazz artists and ensembles, appearing at major clubs, festivals, and concert halls around the world. As a sideman, he is known for his reliability, musical maturity, and collaborative spirit, making him a first-call bassist for many bandleaders. In addition to performing, Nakamura is active as an educator and mentor, sharing his experience and musical approach with the next generation of jazz musicians.