Yasuhiro Yoshigaki

Yasuhiro Yoshigaki
Aarhus, Denmark 2015 Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson
Background information
Native name	芳垣安洋
Born	1959 Hyōgo, Japan
Genres	Free improvisation
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	drums, trumpet
Associated acts	Otomo Yoshihide, Rovo

Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (芳垣安洋, born 1959) is a Japanese jazz drummer and percussionist. He is known as a founding member of the bands Altered States and Sights, as well as his work with composers Otomo Yoshihide and John Zorn.

During his time as a university student, Yasuhiro Yoshigaki familiarized himself with the jazz music scene in Kansai. He became involved with a number of bands, including Altered States, Date Course Pentagon Royal Garden, Emergency! and Ground Zero. In the 2000s, he performed with composer Otomo Yoshihide and bassist Bill Laswell, recording several albums under the name Soup. He is currently playing with the post-rock band Rovo.

Fotos: Hreinn Gudlaugsson