Masabumi Kikuchi
Masabumi Kikuchi 菊地 雅章 | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Masabumi Kikuchi |
| Also known as | Poo Sun |
| Born | 19 October 1939 Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | 6 July 2015 (aged 75) Manhasset, New York, United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Website | Fan 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. 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.