Makoto Ozone

Japanese jazz pianist, composer (1961-)

Born: 25 March 1961
Kobe
Country: Japan
Active: 1976–
Discography: 22 albums

Biography

Makoto Ozone is a jazz musician who plays piano. Makoto Ozone was born on 25 March 1961 in Kobe. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Live!! At The Berklee Performance Center” (1983) to “For Someone” (2026). Honours include Fumio Nanri Award (2007) and Medal with Purple Ribbon (2018).

Makoto Ozone (小曽根真; Pronounced [Oh-zone'-ay]; born March 25, 1961) is a Japanese jazz pianist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Live!! At The Berklee Performance Center 1983 · Live

Ozone 1984 · Columbia After 1986 · CBS/Sony Now You Know 1987 · CBS/Sony Spring Is Here 1987 · CBS/Sony

Starlight 1990

Walk Alone 1992 · Victor Breakout 1994 · Verve Nature Boys 1996 · Verve The Trio 1997 · Verve Treasure 2002

Duet 2005 · Live

Jungle 2009 · Verve My Witch's Blue 2012 · Verve Time Thread 2013 · Verve Ozone 60 2021 · Verve PARK STREET KIDS 2022 · Eight Islands Records

A Night in Tokyo (Live at Bunkamura Orchard Hall 2013) 2023 · Live

Unison 2023

Trinfinity 2024 · Universal Classics & Jazz For Someone 2026

Also plays on

Albums where Makoto Ozone is credited as a sideman

1994	Face To Face — Gary Burton & Makoto Ozone	piano
1996	Collection — Gary Burton	piano
1998	Astor Piazzolla Reunion: A Tango Excursion — Gary Burton	piano
2002	Virtuosi — Gary Burton & Makoto Ozone	piano
2012	Pure Pleasure for the Piano — Ellis Marsalis & Makoto Ozone	piano
2012	Celebration — Arild Andersen, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra & Tommy Smith	arranger
2015	A Twist of Rit — Lee Ritenour	Hammond organ, piano