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 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 Mikio Masuda - I Saw The Light
Mickey's Mouth (Released August 25, 1976, on the East Wind label ). Genre: Jazz-Funk / Fusion. Mikio Masuda (born August 14, 1949, in Osaka)
His later work, such as the 1978 album Corazón , recorded in New York with David Matthews , further cemented his reputation as a master of jazz-funk and Latin-influenced fusion. Mikio Masuda : Mickey's Mouth (LP, Vinyl record album) Osamu Kawakami: Electric Bass
"I Saw the Light" is a standout track by Japanese jazz pianist and keyboardist , featured on his 1976 album "Mickey’s Mouth" . The song is a prime example of mid-70s Japanese jazz fusion, blending funky, electric grooves with sophisticated arrangements. Track Overview: "I Saw the Light"