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Kazuhito Yamashita was listed as a musician, classical guitarist and music arranger. Kazuhito Yamashita was born on March 25, 1961 in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Death is recorded on January 24, 2026, at the age of 64. Education on record includes Nagasaki University.
My Take
Kazuhito Yamashita represents, to me, the outer edge of what a classical guitar can do. Releasing fifty-two albums by the age of thirty-two is not just productivity, it is obsession in the best sense, a refusal to accept the instrument's supposed limits. His attempts to make six strings sound like a full orchestra struck many as audacious, and that audacity is exactly what I treasure in an artist. From Nagasaki he reached the world, collaborating with figures like James Galway. His passing in 2026 closes a remarkable chapter, but the recordings remain electric. I find myself wanting to listen again, with deeper respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kazuhito Yamashita
- Name (Japanese)
- 山下和仁
- Reading
- やました かずひと
- Born
- March 25, 1961 – January 24, 2026
- Origin
- Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- musician / guitarist / classical guitarist / music arranger
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Nagasaki University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhito%20Yamashita
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B1%B1%E4%B8%8B%E5%92%8C%E4%BB%81
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1262748
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kazuhito Yamashita born?
Kazuhito Yamashita was born on March 25, 1961.
When did Kazuhito Yamashita die?
Kazuhito Yamashita died on January 24, 2026, aged 64.
Where was Kazuhito Yamashita from?
Kazuhito Yamashita was from Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
What did Kazuhito Yamashita do?
Kazuhito Yamashita worked as musician, guitarist, classical guitarist, music arranger.
Where did Kazuhito Yamashita study?
Kazuhito Yamashita attended Nagasaki University.
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