Masahiko Satoh is a pioneering Japanese jazz pianist, composer, and arranger known for his adventurous spirit and boundary-pushing creativity. Since emerging in the 1960s, he has blended traditional jazz idioms with avant-garde experimentation and Japanese musical sensibilities, shaping the evolution of modern jazz in Japan. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Satoh has collaborated with renowned artists worldwide and composed for film, television, and large ensembles. His innovative approach and fearless exploration continue to inspire new generations of musicians.