Keiko Matsui

Time: August 31, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – September 3, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Price: $41.50

More info and tickets: https://www.jazzalley.com/www-home/artist.jsp?shownum=7448

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and humanitarian Keiko Matsui for four nights and six shows. 

This album is about the hope that we all carry inside of us," shares internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian, Keiko Matsui, who has worked with everyone from Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Bob James, and Hugh Masekela. "I have this dream where we can each cherish our own happiness and learn to accept and care for one another." This declaration is a tall order but if anyone can pull it off it's Keiko Matsui. There is a reason why the stunning, soft-spoken, and petite powerhouse with such a commanding presence at the piano has amassed a devout following through the years. "When I tour around the world and witness how my music cuts through our differences and connects everyone, it makes me feel euphoric!" exclaims Keiko, who has lent her voice to raise awareness for such causes as The Daniel Pearl and the Susan G. Komen Foundations. Keiko harnesses this joy on her anticipated new and 30th recording Euphoria (March 31, 2023 on Shanachie Entertainment). She enlists an all-star contingency of special guests including vocalist, and daughter of Donny Hathaway, Lalah Hathaway, trumpeter Randy Brecker, guitarist Mike Stern, saxophonist Kirk Whalum, vibist Joel Ross, harmonica player Grégoire Maret and pianist/arranger John Beasley. Keiko is also joined by her touring band, bassist Rico Belled, guitarist JP Mourao and drummer Jimmy Branly, who she credits for making the rigors of touring bearable.

 

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle