Japanese trumpet and synthesizer player, born March 21, 1950 in Ashiya, Japan.
Leader of the group Tiger's Baku. Member of the George Russell Orchestra & has performed with Tony Bennett, Gary Burton, Dave Grusin, Dave Liebman, and Pat Metheny. Recordings include six CDs as leader on J.V.C. Records as well as playing on Gary Burton's Times Square, Dave Grusin's NY-LA Dream Orchestra, and Dave Liebman's Meditation Suite.