Kiyoshi Sugimoto (杉本喜代志) is a renowned Japanese jazz guitarist celebrated for his fluid technique, inventive harmonies, and deep musical sensitivity. Emerging in the late 1960s, Sugimoto became a key figure in Japan’s modern jazz scene, collaborating with leading artists such as Terumasa Hino and Masabumi Kikuchi. His work spans straight-ahead jazz to fusion, consistently showcasing a refined melodic sense and exploratory spirit. Through his recordings and performances, Sugimoto has influenced generations of Japanese jazz musicians and earned recognition as one of the country’s most distinctive guitar voices.