Biography タイガー大越

Tiger Okoshi has never been one to shy away from the untried. Born in Ashiya (outside of Osaka) in 1950, he began playing the trumpet when he was barely in his teens. He studied in Japan with the legendary Sadao Watanabe, who told him about Boston's Berklee College of music, which led Tiger to America to pursue his dream. He quickly became a part of the American music scene, sitting in with such renowned jazz players as Freddie Hubbard and Sonny Rollins, and playing in a rock band. As news of his abilities spread, he began amassing a lengthy resume, including studio and road gigs with Buddy Rich, Gary Burton, 'Til Tuesday, The O'Jays, Dave Grusin, Tony Bennett, Michael Franks, David Sanborn, The Stylistics, and Pat Metheny.

His own Boston-based fusion unit, Tiger's Baku, is an ever-evolving band that has included some of contemporary jazz's most extraordinary talent, including Mike Stern and Vinnie Coliauta, has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, and has received several awards.

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