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Kazuo Shiina

Tokyo, Japan

Kazuo Shiina is credited on 617 releases across 234 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1975–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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617

Credits

234

Albums

6

Decades active

107

In collections

Biography

Japanese arranger, guitarist, violinist born July 14, 1952.
In 1973 he made a professional debut as Minako Yoshida's back musician (violinist).
After that, serve as the second guitarist / violinist of はちみつぱい (Hachimitsupai) and the first guitarist of Moonriders.
In 1977, after withdrawing from the group on account of the difference in musicality, he turned into an arranger and producer.
He arranged songs such as "御機嫌如何 (Japan 1987) (opens in a new tab)", and "Desire -情熱- (Japan 1988) (opens in a new tab)".
As a composer, he also provided works for artists such as Nakamura Masatoshi, and Jackie Chan.
He was also active as a guitarist, performing on numerous tours as a regular member of Tatsuro Yamashita's band.
He passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 73.

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Credited work

617 releases · 234 albums · active 1975–2025

  • Performance · 1,158
  • Other credits · 120
  • Production · 39
  • Engineering · 6

Studios: Onkio Haus · Sound City Studio · CBS/Sony Roppongi Studio · Nichion Studio

Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Frequent collaborators

  • Jackie Chan
  • Tatsuro Yamashita
  • Akina Nakamori
  • Various
  • 光Genji
  • Steffanie
  • RC Succession
  • Tatsu Yamashita

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