Mikio Masuda - I Saw The Light < Certified – 2026 >

The recording features a stellar lineup of Japanese jazz musicians and international talent: Synthesizers, Keyboards, Organ, Rhodes Piano. Kohsuke Mine: Soprano Saxophone. Osamu Kawakami: Electric Bass. Arihide "Jess" Kurata: Drums. Guilherme Franco: Percussion, Vocals, Tabla, Cuica. Masayoshi Saitoh: Electric Guitar. Artist Background

"I Saw the Light" is a standout track by Japanese jazz pianist and keyboardist , featured on his 1976 album "Mickey’s Mouth" . The song is a prime example of mid-70s Japanese jazz fusion, blending funky, electric grooves with sophisticated arrangements. Track Overview: "I Saw the Light" Mikio Masuda - I Saw The Light

He began as a bassist at 16 before switching to piano. He gained prominence in the early 70s playing with heavyweights like Terumasa Hino and Sadao Watanabe . The recording features a stellar lineup of Japanese