Chika Inoue

Chika Inoue, a lauded concert saxophonist, garners praise for her exquisite tone, virtuosic technique, and sensitivity. With accolades from Grammy-winning producer Al Schmitt and LA Opera's James Conlon, she's a regular saxophonist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Chika's international concert tours span North America, Europe, and Asia, dazzling under conductors like Gustavo Dudamel and Esa-Pekka Salonen. Notably, her duo projects include "Chika & Scott," lauded for their album "Unfettered," and collaborations with pianists Mikiko Yamaguchi and Mary Au. A Conn Selmer Performing Artist, Chika shares the spectrum of classical saxophone music as a performer and educator, with bases in Los Angeles and Kyoto.