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Kazu Matsui
fl, perc, JP
Jazz
Born in Tokyo, Japan on the 5th of June, 1954. Emigrated to the US intending to become a fiction writer. Graduated from UCLA majoring in ethnic arts. Started "Kazu Matsui Project" in 1981 with whom he has release 5 albums. Has also released 7 solo albums and has built up a career by playing the traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute, which can be heard on several movie soundtracks such as Empire of the Sun and Shogun. His wife Keiko Matsui has released several jazz fusion albums which Kazu has produced.
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| The Kazu Matsui Project |
| The Kazu Project |
Popular Tracks 
Small Monk, Opening The Gate on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Sign Of The Snow Crane on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Shrine on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Up In The Sky on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Black Bird & The Bamboo Forest on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Legend Of The Lake on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Dancing In The Remaining Lights on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Riding With The Sword on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Talking With Rice Spirit on Bamboo by Kazu Matsui Red Forest on The Stone Monkey by Kazu MatsuiTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stone Monkey | Kazu Matsui | 2005 | Album |
| Bamboo | Kazu Matsui | 2001 | Album |
| Wind | Kazu Matsui | 1995 | Album |
| Wheels Of The Sun | Kazu Matsui Featuring David Lindley | 1994 | Album |
| Winter Blue - Traditional And Original Christmas Favorites | Derek Nakamoto, Kazu Matsui | 1992 | Album |
| Sign Of The Snow Crane | Kazu Matsui | 1991 | Album |
| The Direction-West | Kazu Matsui Featuring Carlos Rios | 1982 | Album |
| Time No Longer | Kazu Matsui | 1981 | Album |
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