Pianists · b. 1953
Kei Akagi
Japanese jazz pianist (1953-)
- Born
- 16 March 1953
Sendai - Country
- Japan
- Active
- 1979–
- Discography
- 4 albums
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. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Playroom” (1992) to “Viewpoint” (2000).
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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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Kei Akagi is credited as a sideman
| 1984 | Mobo II — 渡辺香津美 |
| 1986 | Brave New Guitar — Frank Gambale |
| 1986 | A Present for the Future — Frank Gambale |
| 1990 | The Magicians — Flora Purim & Airto |
| 1990 | Thunder From Down Under — Frank Gambale |
| 1991 | Dingo — Miles Davis & Michel Legrand |
| 1991 | Note Worker — Frank Gambale |
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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.
What are Kei Akagi's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Playroom (1992), Mirror Puzzle (1994), New Smiles and Traveled Miles (2000) and Viewpoint (2000).
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