Here you’ll find a selection of original compositions and arrangements for big band, piano solo, and piano duet. I compose and arrange original works and jazz standards for various ensemble settings and musical styles.
Some of the scores are available for purchase. Please see each section for details.
Jazz Orchestra / Big Band
This section features a variety of big band works, including original compositions, jazz standard arrangements, and flexible scores.
Original Compositions
The original compositions, including those on the "Sakiko Masuda Jazz Orchestra" album, are distinguished by their delicate yet bold harmonic language and dramatic forms, unfolding like a narrative.
Arrangements
Commissioned by publishers and performance groups, these big band arrangements include jazz standards such as "On Green Dolphin Street", pop songs like Queen’s "I Was Born to Love You", and J-Pop hits such as Dreams Come True’s "Ureshii! Tanoshii! Daisuki!".
Flexible Scores
These flexible arrangements are written for small ensembles (e.g., six horns plus percussion) and are well suited for school bands and small professional groups.
Published by Brain Music, titles include jazz standards such as “I Got Rhythm” and “Someday My Prince Will Come.”
Piano Solo
This section features a variety of solo piano works, from original compositions to jazz-style arrangements of jazz standards and traditional songs.
Original Compositions
My original compositions—featured in the album Sakiko Masuda Piano Solo—are known for their beautiful melodies, harmonies that blend jazz and classical elements, and a sense of drama throughout.
Some of my notable works include the miniature suite Hitohi, and Kokoro, a solo piano arrangement of an original big band piece.
Arrangements
Jazz standards arranged for intermediate to advanced solo piano, as well as jazz-style arrangements of classical pieces, pop songs, and traditional songs (such as nursery rhymes).
Sheet Music Collection
Includes Mario de Jazz, a collection published by Yamaha Music Media (now possibly out of print), originally created upon request.
Piano Duet
This section features piano duet arrangements of familiar and well-loved songs, arranged to be accessible and enjoyable while staying true to the original character of the music.
They are designed to be fun and rewarding to perform at recitals and concerts.
Arrangements
Most of these duets are based on music from Studio Ghibli films, with the first part arranged at a beginner level and the second at an intermediate level.