Osamu Kitajima
- Type: Composer
- Country: Japan
- Born: February 3, 1949 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Biography
Osamu Kitajima, born in Chigasaki, Japan, in 1949, is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who began with the 1971 psych-pop album 'Justin Heathcliff'. His masterpiece 'Benzaiten' (1976) on #Island# blended traditional Japanese instruments with progressive rock. He later moved into new age, fusion and film music, working from his East Quest studio in California. His work anticipated the global ambient and new age movements by years.
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Osamu Kitajima Discography
- Benzaiten (1976) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- Osamu (1977) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Masterless Samurai (1980) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- Dragon King (1981) - Album - rated 3.13/5