Yoko Kanno is the musical director and composer of the music you hear in Cowboy Bebop. Some of her other musical endeavours include Escaflowne, Macross, and Earth Girl Arjuna. Yoko Kanno is a very talented individual. Her birthday falls on May 19th, and she studied music throughout high school and has been recognized for her work in the past. She is part of a musical group called the Seatbelts.

Yoko Kanno was the main character influence for the character of Ed. She is a personal friend of Wantanabe (Director of Bebop) and was his inspiration for Ed's character. When she visited Anime Expo, she did not want to sit in the guest suite for the entire visit, but rather, she mingled amongst the fans and even visited the dealer's room.

For more information about Yoko Kanno, please visit one of these links:

The Yoko Kanno Project
Tenkuu no Kanno Yoko
Yoko Kanno News Page