Akira Jimbo

Akira Jimbo
Jimbo in 2015
Jimbo in 2015
Background information
Born (1959-02-27) February 27, 1959 (age 65)
Tokyo, Japan
GenresJazz fusion, electronic
OccupationDrummer
Years active1979–present
Websiteakira-jimbo.uh-oh.jp

Akira Jimbo, also transliterated as Akira Jinbo (神保 彰, Jinbo Akira, born February 27, 1959), is a Japanese jazz fusion drummer, best known as the drummer for the Japanese jazz fusion band Casiopea in 3 separate stints (1980-1989, 1997-2006 and 2012-2022). Aside from his work with Casiopea, Jimbo has also participated in side projects with Keiko Matsui, Shambara, and Brian Bromberg.