Masayoshi Takanaka (born March 27, 1953, in Tokyo) is a celebrated Japanese guitarist, composer, and producer best known for his dazzling fusion of jazz, rock, funk, Latin, and city pop music �. en.wikipedia.org +14 Early Roots: He began playing in bands at U.S. military bases in Tokyo during his teens and gained early visibility with the progressive rock group Flied Egg, eventually joining the influential Sadistic Mika Band in the early 1970s �. en.wikipedia.org +8 Solo Launch: Takanaka debuted as a solo artist in 1976 with the instrumental album Seychelles, pioneering rock-fusion in Japan. That same year, he formed Lagoon Records and released over 20 albums throughout his career �.