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Nathan Tokunaga: Jazz Prodigy's Summer Wave
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- May 21, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
Nineteen-year-old jazz prodigy Nathan Tokunaga is making a splash in the Bay Area music scene, showcasing his skills on saxophone and clarinet. Inspired by early jazz artists, he honed his craft during lockdown and found a mentor in Clint Baker. Now, after studying jazz at The New School, Tokunaga is part of several groups and preparing to record his first album. His approach to music is rooted in tradition but open to innovation, learning from legends like Andrew Cyrille and Reggie Workman. With nearly two dozen shows this summer, Tokunaga is a rising star to watch. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1d76cecded6448b