Nobuyoshi Yasuda
From beyond ArtLess by Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman & Phil Ostrander
April 26, 2026 · 1h 18m · Season 4 · Episode 35
About this episode
The episode is a heartfelt tribute to Nobuyoshi Yasuda, exploring his life and contributions as he prepares for retirement.
Send us Fan Mail It’s only fitting that our longest episode is dedicated to our beloved friend, mentor, and colleague, Nobuyoshi Yasuda. We spend time exploring his childhood in Japan, his journey to UW–Eau Claire, Peter’s unrelenting bowing, the infamous crashing trombone dinner story, Moomers, and, of course, his upcoming retirement and return to Japan. Join us as we say goodbye to a dear friend—and if you don’t yet know Nobu, you’re in for a treat. Learn more about Nobu here: https:/...
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman, Phil Ostrander
Topics covered
- Nobuyoshi Yasuda
- retirement
- friendship
- music education
- personal stories
Keywords
- Nobuyoshi Yasuda
- retirement
- UW–Eau Claire
- music
- friendship
- personal stories
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UW–Eau Claire
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