Three Decades of Billboard-Topping Contemporary
JazzExperience the transcendent artistry of Grammy-nominated Japanese pianist Keiko Matsui as she brings her breathtaking fusion of East meets West to The Big Barn for an unforgettable evening!
First Japanese artist to top Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts (3 consecutive weeks!)
20+ albums released to international acclaim
Multiple National Smooth Jazz Awards - Female Artist of the Year (2000, 2001)
Performed at UNESCO's International Jazz Day alongside Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, and Terence Blanchard
Collaborated with Bob James, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masakela
Featured on PBS special "Light Above The Trees"
Born in Tokyo, Keiko began piano lessons at age five and studied at the prestigious Yamaha Music Foundation. She crafts passionate, emotive, and timeless music colored with rich harmonies and global rhythms - blending traditional Japanese sounds with contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, and New Age music.
In the words of Duke Ellington, Keiko Matsui is "beyond category."
A master storyteller who creates music from a deeply spiritual place. "I unconsciously receive inspiration from the things around me," Keiko explains.
"Music comes to me from another space, another dimension." She believes music has the power to bring people together and change lives - "We are connected by music, as the Ocean connects the continents.
"CHART-TOPPING ALBUMS:
Deep Blue (2001) - #1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz
Soul Quest (2013) - Top 10 Jazz Chart
The Road (2011) - Billboard Top 5
Journey to the Heart (2016)
Echo (2019)
Beyond her musical brilliance, Keiko is a passionate humanitarian who has dedicated her music to breast cancer awareness, bone marrow donor programs, tsunami relief in Japan, and world peace initiatives.
đź“… Sunday, February 22, 2026
🕢 Doors: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM
đź“Ť Dosey Doe - The Big Barn
🍽️ SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER SHOW!
Ticket includes a three-course meal
Premium Seat: $158 | Normal Seat: $128 | Obstructed Seat: $98
$50 deposit required at purchase, remaining balance due night of show
This is more than a concert - it's a spiritual journey through music that transcends cultural boundaries. Keiko Matsui's piano mastery, combined with her message of peace and unity, creates an experience that will move your soul.Perfect for a sophisticated Sunday evening of world-class jazz!
"I always want to dedicate my music to world peace and to use my music to give back to the planet." - Keiko Matsui
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