AKIRA ISHIKAWA
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Japanese jazz drummer, session drummer. Born in Kanagawa Yokosuka. November 10, 1934 - February 10, 2002.
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Japanese jazz drummer Akira Ishikawa was known for his funky, atmospheric blend of hard bop, fusion, and African musical traditions. He recorded a handful of albums in the 1970s, like Uganda (Dawn of Rock), that later gained cachet among crate-diggers and rare groove aficionados. Ishikawa was born in 1934 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, and made his professional debut as a member of Shin Matsumoto's New Pacific ensemble. He also worked with jazz artists like Akira Miyazawa, Toshio Hosaka, and Toshiyuki Miyama. As a leader, Ishikawa debuted with 1969's Soul Session. He also formed his fusion ensemble Count Buffalos, releasing albums like 1970's Electrum, 1971's Drums Concerto, and 1972's African Rock -- all of which showcased his blend of psychedelic jazz-rock, blues, and African rhythmic traditions. There were also records with Akio Sasaki,
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