(b. Japan) is a versatile musician whose journey began with the piano, flute, and guitar at an early age, before finding his rhythm on the drums at 15. Early on, he embarked on a global musical odyssey with the group Up with People (Viva la Gente), leading him to a multitude of collaborations with some of the greatest names in jazz and Latin jazz during his years in NYC and in his native Japan, becoming one of the most sought-after drummers in the scene.