Biography
 Mastered at Bob Hata Audio Mastering Studio L.A. | Kento Masuda Biography January 28, 2012 – Kento Masuda's compelling and hauntingly beautiful compositions will now be shared with over 50 countries through iTunes. Two of his classic CDs, "Hands" and "GlobeSounds" are now available to an already growing audience of fans all over the world. Kento Masuda began his career as a child prodigy, playing electric organ and keyboards while preferring to write his own compositions instead of playing standard songs. By the age of 10, he began winning competitions annually, including the YAMAHA Junior Original Music Competition. His success at such a young age has set the foundation for a lifetime of performances, composing, and music production. His professional public performances began at the age of 17, when he performed daily for stations, big events, and ceremony halls. During that time, Kento was asked by several major Japanese music production companies to join various musical groups; however, he preferred not to work with bands that used songs written by ghost writers. He continued to learn recording skills by working as an assistant for a small music studio. Between 1993 and 1995, Kento live in New York where he worked in the area of music production and worked with such notable producers as Phil Rubin and Lee Shapiro. After returning to Tokyo in 1994, Kento continued to work on various musical projects, including recording 100 original pop songs which were written (music and lyrics), arranged, and performed (keyboards) by Kento and producing his original solo album "MYOJYOW" in 1998, which was mastered by Bobby Hata (recipient of numerous gold records for his work at Warner Bros. Records). In 1999, Kento Masuda established his company, Kent on Music, Inc. Shortly afterwards, in 2002, Kento released his original album HANDS, working with Japanese music producer, Ted Namba (who produced X Japan's vocal Toshi's solo recording, T-Square and many others) in LA field. It was with his album, HANDS, that Kento Masuda's music began to be played by radio stations internationally. With the opening notes of his classic piece "Time," HANDS takes the listener on a journey in which the soul of the music reaches into a very spiritual realm. This success was followed (in 2006) by Kento's latest album, GLOBESOUNDS. Once again, Kento illuminates the air with sounds and images of places, nature, dreams, and feelings. Kento travelled to Vermont to join forces with producer Charles Eller (who has worked with Dr. John, Taj Majal, Shawn Colvin, and Keith Jarrett among many others) to mix GLOBESOUNDS. According to Eller, "Kento is an artist as well as an incredible craftsman at writing highly imaginative music that defies categorization in a good way. The music has extremely lush textures that work by defining intricate themes that evolve throughout each spellbinding composition." GLOBESOUNDS was released by international music label JPMC Records and grew hugely popular in Germany, leading Kento to give an interview at Klassik Radio Hamburg, which garnered him even more fans. In 2011, Kento was also nominated to the International Songwriting Competition in the Instrumental category. Kento also composed music for renowned designer Yohji Yamamoto's very successful Paris fashion week show. He continues to record and has recently released a two-volume recording entitled "299,792,458 m/s = Light Speed" along with a single entitled "Godsend Rondo." Kento looks forward to performing in the many countries in which he enjoys a strong and growing fan base. To listen to and purchase music from "Hands" and "Globe Sounds," please visit Kento Masuda at iTunes and enjoy Kento Masuda! Kento Masuda / kento@kentomasuda.com Kento Masuda Manager: Susan English She was a music major in college, sang in some wonderful choirs and got to perform at some great places, like the Hollywood Bowl and the Chandler Pavilion. She was not only a singer, but the personal assistant to conductor along with being the person in charge of the music for the entire orchestra. She worked for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Academy Awards) and then Warner Brothers Studios, followed by Warner Brothers Records. When she achieved a national position of National Coordinator of Publicity and Promotion for Music Video and Special Projects. She still keep in touch with whose friends in Los Angeles. She worked with many artists, such as Prince, Madonna, Miles Davis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Clapton, Frank Sinatra, Black Crowes, and many, many others. She was happy to be part of the team that helped to win these artists Grammy awards, among other accolades. For more information on Kento Masuda, visit: Kento Masuda's Official Website For further information or requests for interviews, please contact: Susan English Kento Masuda's Manager 757-223-7822 susanenglish@kentomasuda.com |
 Charles Eller, Charlotte VT | |
 Ruta Sepetys, Santa Monica LA | |
 Steve Vai, Metropolis Orchestra in Amsterdam | |
 Olivia Lufkin, Tokyo | |
 T.S. Monk, Birdland NYC | |
 Ethan Levitas (Photographer) CBS Studio NYC | |
 Ambassador Madeleine M. Kunin, Vermont State | |
 Justin Davis and Yohji Yamamoto |
