is a Japanese American jazz pianist. In particular, he is known for his work with the Airto Moreira/Flora Purim group and in Miles Davis's band in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
He was born in Japan, but lived in Cleveland, Ohio, for part of his childhood, until he moved back to Japan at the age of 12. He later returned to the United States at 22. He is associated with the Californian jazz scene at present. He is the Chancellor Professor of Music at the University of California, Irvine.
Discography
As leader/co-leader
As sideman
With Miles Davis
Dingo with Michel Legrand (Warner Bros., 1991) – soundtrack
Miles in Paris (Warner Bros., 1991) – live recorded in 1989
Live Around the World (Warner Bros., 1996) – live recorded in 1988–91
With Frank Gambale
Brave New Guitar (Legato, 1985) A Present for the Future (Legato, 1987) Live! (Legato, 1989) – live recorded in 1988 Thunder From Down Under (Victor, 1990) – recorded in 1989 Note Worker (Victor, 1991)
With Allan Holdsworth
Frankfurt '86 (Live, 2020)[CD & DVD-Video]
With Al di Meola
Tirami Su (Manhattan, 1987) Live at Montreal International Jazz Festival 88 (Vap, 2002)[DVD-Video] – live recorded in 1988 at Montreal International Jazz Festival
With James Newton
Suite for Frida Kahlo (AudioQuest Music, 1994)
References
External links
Official Website (Japanese) Billboard bio Faculty bio UCI Allmusic