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.
2005
2001
1995
1993
1992
White Cat Records
CD, Album
1991
1982
1981
2022
Gulf Spa Records
File, MP3, 320
2018
Expansion
3xCD, Comp
2015
2007
Victor
CD, Album, Ltd
2006
2005
Kazu Music Japan
CD, Album, Enh
2004
Planet Joy Records
HDCD, Comp
2004
2003
Planet Joy Records
HDCD, Comp
2003
2003
2002
2002
2001
Narada Jazz
HDCD, Album, Enh
2001
Planet Joy Records
HDCD, Album
2001
2001
2000
Planet Joy Records, Vap
CD, Album
2000
1999
Pony Canyon
CD, Comp
1999
1999
1998
1997
Pioneer (3)
CD, Comp
1997
Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P.
CD, Album
1997
1997
1996
Impressions (3)
CD, Album
1996
1995
1995
1994
Tokuma Japan Communications, Japan Record
CD, Comp
1994
1994
1993
1992
Japan Record
CD, Album
1992
Animel
CD, Album
1992
1991
Warp
CD, Album
1991
1991
1991
1990
Tokuma Japan Corporation
CD, Album
1990
1989
1988
1988
1988
1987
1987
1987
1987
1986
1986
1985
1984
1984
1984
1983
Polydor
7", Single
1983
1983
1986
Seven Seas
7", Single
1986
1980
2020
2019
2019
2016
Intrada
CD, Album, RM
2015
2015
2014
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Music
Box, Comp + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, Al
2014
2014
2013
WaterTower Music, Intrada
CD, Album, Ltd, S/Edition
2013
2013
2012
2011
2010
2010
2009
Intrada
CD, Album, Ltd
2008
2006
2005
2004
2004
2002
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