Pianists · b. 1953

Kei Akagi

Japanese jazz pianist (1953-)

Born
16 March 1953
Sendai
Country
Japan
Active
1979–

Biography

Kei Akagi is a jazz musician who plays piano, musical keyboard and synthesizer. Kei Akagi was born on 16 March 1953 in Sendai. The music is usually filed under jazz and free jazz.

Kei Akagi (ケイ 赤城/赤城 恵, Akagi Kei; born March 16, 1953) is a Japanese American jazz pianist. In particular, he is known for his work with the Airto Moreira/Flora Purim group and in Miles Davis's band in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was born in Japan, but lived in Cleveland, Ohio, for part of his childhood, until he moved back to Japan at the age of 12. He later returned to the United States at 22. He is associated with the Californian jazz scene at present. He is the Chancellor Professor of Music at the University of California, Irvine.

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Kei Akagi play?

Kei Akagi is known for playing piano, musical keyboard and synthesizer.

When and where was Kei Akagi born?

Kei Akagi was born 16 March 1953 in Sendai.

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