Keyboardist, Composer, Arranger

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Keiko Komaki was born and raised in Japan, where she began learning classical piano from her aunt at the age of five. After graduating from Kunitachi College of Music, her passion blossomed for jazz, funk, and the vibrant sounds of New Orleans. In 2006, she followed her heart to New Orleans to fully embrace and study its rich musical heritage.

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Since then, Keiko has played with many of New Orleans’ beloved musicians, including Marva Wright, Benny Turner, Vasti Jackson, George Porter Jr, and Marc Stone, and many more. Currently, she is a keyboard player for the Playing for Change Band, the Marc Stone Band.  Additionally, she has formed her own band, the Keiko Komaki, June Yamagishi, and Donald MaGee Trio.

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キーボーディスト、コンポーザー、アレンジャー

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鹿児島に生まれ　５歳からクラシックピアノを習い始める。口たち音楽大学を卒業した後、すぐジャズやファンク、ブルース、ニューオリンズ音楽に興味を持ち始める。そして２００６年ニューオリンズへ渡米。　以来　Marva Wright, Benny Turner, Vasti Jackson, George Porter,  Marc Stone などの素晴らしいニューオリンズのミュージシャンと演奏している。

現在、様々なニューオリンズのミュージシャンと演奏しつつ、２０１３年よりPlaying for Change bandのキーボーディストとして世界中をツアーしている。