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Saxophonist and composer Hisaaki Kanzaki was born in Kochi Prefecture. His love for the saxophone began in junior high school, influenced by such artists as Sadao Watanabe, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and Art Pepper to name but a few. Upon graduating from university, Kanzaki formed Kanzaki on the Road, a group that became a leading force behind Japan's fusion boom. In 1980 he released his debut album, "Open My Road" from Nippon Phonogram (Mercury Records). Following that he released two more albums before going to the US in 1986, where he participated in numerous sessions. In 1988, Kanzaki teamed up with Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons, Rickey Minor, David Benoit, David Garfield, Phil Perry, and others and released the album "KANZAKI." On returning to Japan he became involved in the music production field, working on many theme tunes for commercials and TV. Some years back, Michael White (from the George Benson and David read more...
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KANZAKI ON THE ROAD Little Road Gang album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Little Road Gang
RnB 1980
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Open My Road
RnB 1980
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Long Romantic Road
RnB 1981

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