Masami Shinoda (1958–1992) was well-known Japanese alto-saxophonist and composer.
He began his career in the 1980s and was a member of both Seikatsu Kojo Iinkai Orchestra, and the Japanese band Compostela.
His final performance, given in Tokyo in 1992 as a guest saxophonist for the band Cassiber, was released as one half of a double CD called Live in Tokyo (1998).
His sudden death also brought about the end of the band Compostela.
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