Yasuhiro Yoshigaki
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki 芳垣安洋 | |
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 Aarhus, Denmark 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1959 Hyōgo, Japan |
| Genres | Free improvisation |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | drums, trumpet |
| Associated acts | Otomo Yoshihide, Rovo |
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (芳垣安洋, Yoshigaki Yasuhiro, born 1959) is a Japanese jazz drummer and percussionist. He is known as a founding member of the bands Altered States and Sights, as well as his work with composers Otomo Yoshihide and John Zorn.[1]
Biography[]
During his time as a university student, Yasuhiro Yoshigaki familiarized himself with the jazz music scene in Kansai. He became involved with a number of bands, including Altered States, Date Course Pentagon Royal Garden, Emergency! and Ground Zero. In the 2000s, he performed with composer Otomo Yoshihide and bassist Bill Laswell, recording several albums under the name Soup.[2] He is currently playing with the post-rock band Rovo.[1]
Gallery[]
Discography[]
- Soup (2003)
- Soup Live (2004)
- Gyakuyunyū: Kōwankyoku (2014)
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Spino, Mirko (2014). "Phonometak Series #7". Wallace Records. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ^ "Soup Live". Allmusic. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
External links[]
- Yasuhiro Yoshigaki discography at Discogs
- Yasuhiro Yoshigaki discography at MusicBrainz
Categories:
- 1959 births
- Living people
- Avant-garde jazz musicians
- Free improvisation
- Japanese experimental musicians
- Musicians from Hyōgo Prefecture