ARTISTMasayoshi Takanaka

Masayoshi Takanaka was born in Tokyo in 1953. A guitarist, composer, and producer, he was part of Sadistic Mika Band before releasing solo works such as Blue Lagoon and Legend of the Rainbow. His music, spanning more than five decades, brings together jazz, rock, and pop. He has collaborated with Lee Ritenour and Carlos Santana.

In recent years, he marked the 50th anniversary of his career at Nippon Budokan and toured Japan for his 70th birthday. He has also played sold-out shows in Los Angeles. In 2025, he continues to perform music that reaches audiences across generations and borders.