Articles » Makoto Ozone speaks about his musical development

Makoto Ozone (born: March 25, 1961) is a jazz pianist from Japan. He began playing organ at the age of 2, and started improvising at the age of 7. When he heard great pianist/composer Oscar Peterson at the age of 12; Makoto decided to be a jazz pianist. The article below is quoted from the liner notes of his album:
Makoto Ozone "The Trio"- Dear Oscar (1998, Polydor/Verve)

In this article; Makoto speaks about his musical development beginning from the day he heard Oscar Peterson, and he also mentions about other great jazz musicians who inspired him a lot.

Personnel in this album:
Makoto Ozone - piano
Kiyoshi Kitagawa - bass
Clarence Penn - drums

Preview of track #01 (Dear Oscar) from the album

Makoto Ozone's official website (English): ~makotoozone.com/eng