Mikio Masuda - I Saw The Light Official

In the mid-70s, Masuda moved to the United States and became a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers , a rare feat for a Japanese musician at the time.

"I Saw the Light" is a standout track by Japanese jazz pianist and keyboardist , featured on his 1976 album "Mickey’s Mouth" . The song is a prime example of mid-70s Japanese jazz fusion, blending funky, electric grooves with sophisticated arrangements. Track Overview: "I Saw the Light" Mikio Masuda - I Saw The Light

The track features Masuda’s signature crisp touch on electric keyboards, including the Fender Rhodes and Moog synthesizers. Reviewers often compare the album's groove to the experimental style of Herbie Hancock or the laid-back, smooth approach of Bob James . Key Personnel In the mid-70s, Masuda moved to the United

His later work, such as the 1978 album Corazón , recorded in New York with David Matthews , further cemented his reputation as a master of jazz-funk and Latin-influenced fusion. Mikio Masuda : Mickey's Mouth (LP, Vinyl record album) Track Overview: "I Saw the Light" The track

Mickey's Mouth (Released August 25, 1976, on the East Wind label ). Genre: Jazz-Funk / Fusion.

Mikio Masuda (born August 14, 1949, in Osaka) is a highly respected figure in the Japanese jazz scene .