Mikio Masuda (born August 14, 1949, in Osaka) is a highly respected figure in the Japanese jazz scene .
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. Mikio Masuda - I Saw The Light
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 Mikio Masuda (born August 14, 1949, in Osaka)
He began as a bassist at 16 before switching to piano. He gained prominence in the early 70s playing with heavyweights like Terumasa Hino and Sadao Watanabe . Reviewers often compare the album's groove to the
Mickey's Mouth (Released August 25, 1976, on the East Wind label ). Genre: Jazz-Funk / Fusion.