Kei Akagi
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese American
jazz pianist most known as a sideman. 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 California
n jazz scene at present. He is the Chancellor Professor of Music at the University of California, Irvine
.
Japanese American
are American people of Japanese heritage. Japanese Americans have historically been among the three largest Asian American communities, but in recent decades have become the sixth largest group at roughly 1,204,205, including those of mixed-race or mixed-ethnicity...
jazz pianist most known as a sideman. In particular he is known for his work with the Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira is a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. Airto is married to jazz singer Flora Purim, and their daughter Diana Moreira is also a singer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.-Biography:...
/Flora Purim
Flora Purim
Flora Purim is a Brazilian jazz singer known primarily for her work in the jazz fusion style. She became prominent for her part in Chick Corea's landmark album Return to Forever...
group and in Miles Davis
Miles Davis
Miles Dewey Davis III was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz,...
's band in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
He was born in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, but lived in Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
for part of his childhood, until he moved back to Japan at the age of 12. He later returned to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
at 22. He is associated with the California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
n jazz scene at present. He is the Chancellor Professor of Music at the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
.
As leader
- 1994: Mirror Puzzle with Charles FambroughCharles FambroughCharles Fambrough was a Jazz bassist, composer and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Fambrough was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers during the early 1980s...
, Willie Jones III & Rick Margitza (AudioQuest Music)
As sideman
With Miles DavisMiles Davis
Miles Dewey Davis III was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz,...
- Miles in ParisMiles In ParisMiles In Paris is a movie released in 1990. It was filmed in Paris in 1989 when Miles Davis was touring in Europe. Miles was recorded with his septet in various locations in Paris, France....
(1989) - Live Around the WorldLive Around the World (Miles Davis album)-Track listing:# "In A Silent Way" – 1:49# "Intruder" – 4:52# "New Blues" – 5:35# Human Nature – 12:48# "Mr...
(1996)