Yutaka Yokokura

Yutaka Yokokura
Also known asCarlos "Yutaka" Del Rosario, Carlos Y. Del Rosario
BornJune 26, 1956
Tokyo, Japan
GenresJazz, Fusion, Crossover, Pop
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards, synthesizers, koto
Years active1970-present
LabelsGRP Records

Yutaka Yokokura (横倉 裕) is a Japanese pianist, keyboardist, kotoist, arranger and composer.[1] He recorded three albums with GRP Records: Yutaka (1988), Brazasia (1990), and Another Sun (1993).

He previously recorded an album, Love Light, in 1978 by Alfa Records Japan.[2] The album received an American release in 1981 on ALFA international America, with the title single, featuring a lead vocal by Patti Austin, reaching #81 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]

He also recorded his cover version of Donny Hathaway's This Christmas from the GRP All Star Christmas Collection Vol. 1 in 1988.

References

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  1. ^ "Yutaka Yokokura | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1981-07-25). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Yutaka – Love Light (1981, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1981.