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Masayoshi Takanaka is a Japanese guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer. He is best known for his work in the jazz fusion genre, and has released over 30 albums since his debut in 1975. He has collaborated with many other musicians, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Stanley Clarke. He has also composed music for films, television shows, and commercials. Takanaka has won numerous awards, including the Japan Record Award in 1981 and the Japan Academy Award for Best Music in 1984. He is currently a professor at the Tokyo College of Music.
| Popular As | Masayoshi Ryū (劉 正義) |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | 27 March, 1953 |
| Birthday | 27 March |
| Birthplace | Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Tokyo |
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Masayoshi Takanaka Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Masayoshi Takanaka Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Masayoshi Takanaka worth at the age of 70 years old? Masayoshi Takanaka’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Tokyo. We have estimated Masayoshi Takanaka's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
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| Source of Income | Musician |
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His 1981 song Penguin Dancer was sampled by Grimes on her song "Butterfly" in 2015. His 1979 popular song Blue Lagoon was named the 14th best guitar instrumental by Young Guitar Magazine in 2019.
He began his professional career in 1971 by playing guitar and bass guitar in the prog rock band Flied Egg under Vertigo. In 1972, Takanaka joined the Sadistic Mika Band. The band fragmented after the divorce of two of its main members, and in 1976, Takanaka released his first solo album, Seychelles. Throughout the 70's and 80's, Takanaka continued to release over twenty albums and singles under Kitty Records until 1984 and EMI from 1985 to 2000. In 2000, he formed his own record label, Lagoon Records.
Masayoshi Takanaka (高中 正義 , Takanaka Masayoshi) is a Japanese guitarist, composer, and producer. He was born in 1953 in the Shinagawa ward in Tokyo, Japan. Takanaka's music was influential in the city pop genre of the late 1970s and '80s.
