Masabumi Kikuchi

Masabumi Kikuchi
Background information
Birth nameMasabumi Kikuchi
Also known asPoo Sun
Born19 October 1939
Tokyo, Japan
Died6 July 2015(2015-07-06) (aged 75)
Manhasset, New York, United States
GenresJazz
InstrumentPiano
WebsiteFan Site

Masabumi Kikuchi (菊地 雅章, Kikuchi Masabumi, 19 October 1939 – 6 July 2015) was a Japanese jazz pianist and composer known for his unique playing style.[1] He worked with many diverse musicians, including Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Gary Peacock and Paul Motian, and collaborated with Gil Evans and Tōru Takemitsu.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Merritt, Alex (2021-04-12). "Masabumi Kikuchi- 'Hanamichi: The Final Studio Recording'". London Jazz News. Retrieved 2021-08-03.