Jeff Kashiwa is an American saxophonist with the smooth jazz band the Rippingtons and one of three with the Sax Pack, as well as having recorded several albums under his own name.

He eventually sought an audition for the Rippingtons, one of the genre's most successful bands, which led to him joining them following a festival concert and Brandon Fields' departure from the group.

[2] Prior to his audition, he prepared by learning every song in the group's library, making his eventual step into Field's large shoes seemingly effortless.

Kashiwa not only plays soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, flute and the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) but also composes, produces and teaches.

[7] Kashiwa later transferred to Cal State Long Beach and received his Bachelor's degree in Music in 1985.