Osamu Fukuzawa

Osamu Fukuzawa is a talented keyboardist and composer born in 1994 in Fukuoka, Japan, and currently based in Tokyo. His music blends jazz with influences from hip hop and electronic styles, creating a unique and chill sound often associated with the Japanese beats scene. Fukuzawa has gained recognition for his versatile artistry, contributing not only as a performer but also as a producer and arranger for various projects. His debut solo album, *0-1*, released in early 2024, was critically acclaimed in Japan and featured on several best-of-year lists by record store buyers.

He has collaborated extensively, including a notable album *Afterimage* with re:plus—pioneers in Japan’s jazzy hip-hop and lo-fi beats scene—and co-produced Motoaki Yasutake’s *ALL YOUR HEART*, which involved international musicians including a Grammy winner. Fukuzawa also tours actively, such as joining the indie unit YOHLU on their Asia tour and serving as keyboardist and opening act for the Amsterdam-based singer JELISA during her Japan tour. His sound captures serene, everyday moments with a jazzy atmosphere that invites relaxed listening, making him a distinct figure in Japan's contemporary jazz and beats landscape.