The same year she was also an invited guest in Istanbul for International Jazz Day alongside such luminaries as Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, and Terence Blanchard. In 2013, Keiko Matsui celebrated the release of her critically lauded album Soul Quest, which is the musical inspiration behind Live in Toyko. She also released her critically heralded Billboard Top 5 recording The Road… which featured Cameroonian bassist Richard Bona and saxophonists Kirk Whalum and Jackiem Joyner among others. Keiko’s depth as a composer has also allowed her to contribute music to soundtracks in Japan, the U.S. In 2011 Keiko recorded with fellow pianist Bob James on a four-hand piano project called Altair & Vega. In December 2009, the highly sought-after pianist was asked to put together a Christmas show at the Blue Note club in Tokyo, which was a major success and in November 2010 she made her highly anticipated debut at the Blue Note in NY, which was sold out. In addition, proceeds from her 2001 mini-CD, A Gift of Life, went to The National Donor Program and Marrow Foundation in support of A3M. Keiko has also collaborated with Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) in numerous charity concerts. “I decided I wanted to support the WFP after learning about the tremendous problems in Africa and how humanitarian assistance can change people’s lives for the better,” shares the activist. In 2004 the title track of Keiko’s Wildflower was used to support the United Nations World Food Programme’s efforts in Africa. In 2003 she enjoyed success with her recording The Piano, which featured reinventions of some of her most loved original works. She is the first Japanese artist to achieve this honor. Keiko Matsui’s CD Deep Blue (2001) topped Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts for three consecutive weeks. 1998 saw the release of her album Full Moon And The Shrine, which was accompanied by the acclaimed PBS-TV special Keiko Matsui: Light Above The Trees. In 1999, the pianist performed at “A Golden Moment,” a skating concert featuring Olympic figure skaters Kristi Yamaguchi, Tara Lipinski, Ekaterina Gordeeva, and Katarina Witt, which benefited the Susan G. It is my way to show gratitude and give back,” states Keiko. When I hear of a cause that resonates with me that I can dedicate my music to, then I am always willing. “My fans come from all backgrounds and I have been approached by various foundations to join in their efforts. Her music was prominently featured in Say It, Fight It, Cure It, a Lifetime special profiling several courageous women battling breast cancer. In 1997, she launched a tour dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, and released a four-song CD entitled A Gift of Hope that benefited the Y-Me Breast Cancer Organization. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Erie County with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.Matsui has had an illustrious career thus far. If you're looking to sell your home in the Erie County area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Our top-rated real estate agents in Erie County are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Erie County. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria.
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