Ryo Kawasaki

Background

Kawasaki, Ryo was born on February 25, 1947 in Tokyo. Son of Torao and Hiroko Kawasaki. came to the United States, 1973.

Education

Degree in physics, Nippon U., Tokyo, 1969.

Career

Guitarist, Gil Evans Orchestra, New York City, 1973-1975; guitarist, composer, Chico Hamilton Band, New York City, 1973-1975; guitarist, composer, Elvin Jones Band, New York City, 1975-1977; leader, Golden Dragon, New York City, 1978-1982; software author, Sight & Sound Music Software, Milwaukee, 1983-1985; leader, producer, Satellites, New York City, since 1986. Chief Executive Officer One Voice/Satellite Records, New York, 1994.

Achievements

• Ryo Kawasaki has been listed as a noteworthy computer programmer, guitarist, producer, composer by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: bicycling, classical guitar, pocket billiards.

Connections

Married Joan M. Hardin, 1975 (divorced 1979). 1 child, Tane; married Barbara Ann Morillo, 1979 (divorced 1993). Married Rika Sonoda, 1996.

1 child, Irie.

Father:

Torao Kawasaki

Mother:

Hiroko Kawasaki

Spouse:

Joan M. Hardin

Spouse:

Rika Sonoda

Spouse:

Barbara Ann Morillo

child:

Tane Kawasaki

child:

Irie Kawasaki