White Owl by Keiko Matsui

03 Sep

Written by Sheldon T. Nunn
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Keiko Matsui is known as one of the most fascinating pianists in contemporary/new age music. Her ability to merge American music with traditional Asian influences ha…

Keiko Matsui is known as one of the most fascinating pianists in contemporary/new age music. Her ability to merge American music with traditional Asian influences has proven to be quite compelling. Although she falls into the category of jazz, Keiko's crossover appeal fits admirably in popular music styles as well. Since 1987, Keiko Matsui has become a phenom to a large number of loyal fans. Her music is light, bright and vibrant, but it can also be ever so subtle in approach. She and her husband Kazu Matsui have mesmerized audiences from all over the world with some of the most dynamic melodies and rhythms ever heard. Kazu is best known for his world-class craftsmanship on the shakuhachi, one of Japan's oldest traditional instruments. His reputation throughout the music and movie industry is highly sought for soundtracks and as a solo musician. Together he and Keiko have pushed the envelope of new age and smooth jazz nuances. Inasmuch as their music is a collective artistic jazzscape, Keiko and Kazu have continued a formula that maintains a tradition of tried and true. But Keiko's latest CD entitled '

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Keiko Matsui
CD Title: White Owl
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Year Released: 2003
Record Label: Narada Jazz
Tracks: White Owl, Moonlight Sailor, Steps of Maya, Precious Time, Kappa, Across The Sun, The White Gate, Doll, The Next Plateau, Safari, Light Above The Trees, The Wind and The Wolf, To The Indian Sea, Forever, Forever
Label Website: -
Rating: Three Stars