Kazuyoshi Saito

With his roots firmly in folk, Japanese rocker Kazuyoshi Saito first made his mark in 1993, with the highly introspective album Aoi Sora No Shita. Critics hailed Saito's authenticity, which would help him to stand out in the haze of manufactured pop that hangs heavy over Tokyo's music scene. With newfound acclaim, Saito began exploring additional influences and adding elements of pop and jazz to his mix. Releasing four albums in three years, success came quickly; his albums hit high marks on the Oricon charts regularly. After a short break, Saito again returned to the scene in...