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Fumio Itabashi is a Japanese jazz pianist renowned for his innovative playing and contributions to the Japanese jazz scene. His 1982 album "Watarase," featuring a mix of standards and original compositions, has achieved cult status among jazz enthusiasts. The title track "Watarase" is considered a significant contribution to contemporary Japanese jazz. In 2025, Itabashi released "Watarase ~VOICE~," an album featuring vocal versions of "Watarase" with various artists, including Shigeo Maruyama, Masami Lee, and Yuki Kaneko. This album highlights his ability to blend traditional and modern elements in jazz.
