Masayoshi Takanaka

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Masayoshi Takanaka
Takanaka in 2015
Background information
Birth name	Masayoshi Ryū (劉 正義)
Born	(1953-03-27) March 27, 1953 (age 71)[1] Tokyo, Japan[1]
Genres	Jazz jazz fusion pop rock funkICity Pop
Occupations	Musician producer composer
Instruments	Guitar bass
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Lagoon, Kitty
Formerly of	Sadistic Mika Band, Sadistics, Santana[2]
Website	takanaka.com

Masayoshi Takanaka (Japanese: 高中 正義, Hepburn: Takanaka Masayoshi, born March 27, 1953) is a Japanese musician, producer and composer. Takanaka rose to fame and achieved commercial success during the 1970s and 1980s.^[3] He is known for his virtuosic guitar playing and skilled musicianship, composing and performing across various different music genres.

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Takanaka has released more than 20 albums and continues to perform.