Kazuhito Yamashita

Kazuhito Yamashita
Yamashita in 2018
Background information
Born(1961-03-25)March 25, 1961
Nagasaki, Japan
DiedJanuary 24, 2026(2026-01-24) (aged 64)
OccupationClassical guitarist

Kazuhito Yamashita (山下 和仁, Yamashita Kazuhito) (25 March 1961 – 24 January 2026) was a Japanese classical guitarist and husband of the composer Keiko Fujiie. His technique and expression are highly acclaimed. By the age of 32, Yamashita had already released 52 albums, including repertoires for solo guitar, guitar concertos, chamber music and collaborations with other renowned musicians such as James Galway and Larry Coryell. He released a total of 83 albums.