Hiroshi Sato

**Hiroshi Sato** is a Japanese keyboardist, composer, and pioneer of lush synth-driven city pop, blending jazz fusion, AOR, and electronic elements into his smooth 1980s soundscapes. Active since the late ’70s, he’s celebrated for albums like *Awakening* (1982) and collaborations with artists like Taeko Ohnuki, crafting dreamy tracks that soundtracked Japan’s bubble-era cool. His work with the group **Seaside Lovers** (credited on the *SEASIDE LOVERS* release) remains iconic in the city pop revival, sampled by modern producers and adored by vinyl collectors. Albums like *ORACLE* and *ALL OF ME* showcase his knack for vibey, melodic synth programming and slick jazz improvisation—think sunset drives and neon-lit nights. While details about his personal life are scarce, his music continues to charm new listeners, bridging retro nostalgia and futuristic grooves.