Norihito Sumitomo (住友紀人), born on February 27, 1964, in Tokushima, Japan, is a Japanese composer, arranger, and musician recognized for his contributions to anime and film music, particularly within the Dragon Ball franchise. He studied at the Berklee College of Music in the United States, where he deepened his knowledge of jazz, orchestration, and contemporary composition. Early in his career, Sumitomo established himself as a saxophonist and collaborated with a variety of artists, including pianist Bob James during his Asian tour and Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. His work as…
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