Yasuhiro Yoshigaki

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Yasuhiro Yoshigaki
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Aarhus, Denmark 2015
Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson
Background information
Native name 芳垣安洋
Born 1959
Hyōgo, Japan
Genres Free improvisation
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments drums, trumpet
Associated acts Otomo Yoshihide, Rovo

Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (芳垣安洋 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

Fotos: Hreinn Gudlaugsson

Discography

References

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