Shigeo Sekito is a Japanese composer and multi‑instrumentalist best known for his work in the late 1970s and early 1980s, blending jazz, funk, and electronic music with a distinctively atmospheric touch. A master of the Yamaha Electone, Sekito gained renewed popularity decades later through online rediscovery of “The Word II,” showcasing his smooth, futuristic soundscapes. His music exemplifies a pioneering approach to analog synthesis and melodic groove, influencing new generations of producers and listeners drawn to his timeless sonic aesthetic.