Masahiko Satoh, born in Tokyo on October 6, 1941, is a distinguished Japanese jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. After graduating from Keio University, he honed his craft at the Berklee College of Music from 1966 to 1968. Satoh's debut album, "Palladium" (1969), earned him the Swing Journal's "Japan Jazz Award." His innovative works, including "Four Jazz Compositions" (1970) and "Yamataifu" (1972), garnered two Arts Festival Excellence Awards. Collaborations with luminaries like Steve Gadd and Eddie Gomez, as well as performances at international jazz festivals, have solidified his global reputation. In 1997, he founded BAJ Records, further contributing to the jazz landscape. ([columbia.jp](https://columbia.jp/artist-info/satomasahiko/prof.html?utm_source=openai))