empty cell Masaru Imada
Masaru Imada is a Japanese jazz pianist and composer, born on March 21, 1932, in Tokyo. After classical music training, he began his professional career in 1953 with clarinetist Eiji Kitamura's band. In 1964, he formed his own trio, and in 1984, the fusion group Now'in. Notable albums include "Maki" (1970), "Green Caterpillar" (1975), and "Planets" (1977). He collaborated with artists such as Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, and Grover Washington Jr. Imada is recognized for his contributions to the Japanese jazz scene, with his works receiving awards from leading Japanese music publications. The products available from the artist Masaru Imada include CDs.
