2022 marks 40 years since the release of the album “SAUDADE” (September 1982). With producer Narada Michael Walden and guest appearances by T.M. Stevens and Sheila E, this is a masterpiece of fusion that topped the album charts at the time.

Takanaka – Super Live 2022 - Saudade 40th Anniversary

Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs from the SAUDADE album, for its 40th anniversary release date, along with various other songs from his albums over the years!

Super Live (2022) - Saudade 40th Anniversary

The super guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka turns 70 and returns to Katsushika for the first time in four years!!  In 2021, he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his debut, and his legendary live "Niji Densetsu Final" was a great success at the Budokan.  This year, at his 70s, he is still running through the national tour, including a live show at Katsushika.  Guitar freaks should not miss this show!