Yutaka Yokokura
Yutaka Yokokura | |
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| Also known as | Carlos "Yutaka" Del Rosario, Carlos Y. Del Rosario |
| Born | June 26, 1956 Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Jazz, Fusion, Crossover, Pop |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboards, synthesizers, koto |
| Years active | 1970-present |
| Labels | GRP Records |
Yutaka Yokokura (横倉 裕) is a Japanese pianist, keyboardist, kotoist, arranger and composer.[1] He recorded three albums with GRP Records: Yutaka (1988), Brazasia (1990), and Another Sun (1993).
He previously recorded an album, Love Light, in 1978 by Alfa Records Japan.[2] The album received an American release in 1981 on ALFA international America, with the title single, featuring a lead vocal by Patti Austin, reaching #81 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]
He also recorded his cover version of Donny Hathaway's This Christmas from the GRP All Star Christmas Collection Vol. 1 in 1988.
References
[edit]- ^ "Yutaka Yokokura | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic.
- ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1981-07-25). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Yutaka – Love Light (1981, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1981.
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