Let's make this birthday one to remember.

64 years old (Born on March 25, 1961)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Makoto Ozone! Your jazz mastery and musical genius have brought so much joy to us all. From your unforgettable collaborations with Kimiko Itoh, electrifying audiences at prestigious stages like the Montreux Jazz Festival, you've consistently dazzled us with your artistry (and made swing look effortlessly cool!).

Wishing you endless inspiration, laughter-filled jam sessions, and plenty of encores ahead. May this next year be as extraordinary as a perfect improvisation—full of unexpected delights and heartfelt applause. Keep grooving fabulously; after all, great artists never truly age—they just hit higher notes!

Here's to you!