Yasuhiro Yoshigaki

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]

Yasuhiro Yoshigaki
芳垣安洋
Aarhus, Denmark 2015
Background information
Born1959
Hyōgo, Japan
GenresFree improvisation
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrumentsdrums, trumpet
Associated actsOtomo Yoshihide, Rovo

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]

Discography

References
  1. Spino, Mirko (2014). "Phonometak Series #7". Wallace Records. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  2. "Soup Live". Allmusic. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
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