Mikio Masuda - I Saw The Light (2027)

In the mid-70s, Masuda moved to the United States and became a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers , a rare feat for a Japanese musician at the time.

Mickey's Mouth (Released August 25, 1976, on the East Wind label ). Genre: Jazz-Funk / Fusion. Mikio Masuda - I Saw The Light

The recording features a stellar lineup of Japanese jazz musicians and international talent: Synthesizers, Keyboards, Organ, Rhodes Piano. Kohsuke Mine: Soprano Saxophone. Osamu Kawakami: Electric Bass. Arihide "Jess" Kurata: Drums. Guilherme Franco: Percussion, Vocals, Tabla, Cuica. Masayoshi Saitoh: Electric Guitar. Artist Background In the mid-70s, Masuda moved to the United

Mikio Masuda (born August 14, 1949, in Osaka) is a highly respected figure in the Japanese jazz scene . The recording features a stellar lineup of Japanese

The track features Masuda’s signature crisp touch on electric keyboards, including the Fender Rhodes and Moog synthesizers. Reviewers often compare the album's groove to the experimental style of Herbie Hancock or the laid-back, smooth approach of Bob James . Key Personnel