"'Spirit
Dance' was originally born as a song to record with my family on the road (my band). After the melody came to me, with the
Brazilian flavor, I immediately thought of Gretchen Parlato who I had met on a
cruise a few years ago. I was familiar with her use of voice as percussion, and
the chorus section of this song seemed really made for her. Recording with her
was a nice reunion, she couldn't have been nicer and more fun to work
with. We connected right off the bat,
she totally got into the 'spirit' of the song and added such a fantastic element
to it."-Keiko Matsui
A world
citizen, Keiko Matsui's striking and transcendent melodies have long sought to
create 'a oneness' and build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached
the hearts and mind of fans throughout the world and have allowed the petite
and poetically eloquent pianist to work alongside such icons as Miles Davis,
Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masekela and Bob James. A consummate artist, Keiko views
each show and recording as a unique opportunity to connect with her audiences
and for them to connect with one another. Anyone who has ever experienced one
of her live shows knows that each set is an intimate invitation to become a
part of her music. "We need to collectively go back and recall what
connects us all...our spirits, hearts and our souls," explains Matsui who
has lent her voice to raise awareness for such causes as The Daniel Pearl and
the Susan G. Komen Foundations. On February 22, 2019 Keiko Matsui will release
her 28th recording as leader Echo, continuing her inspired evolution. A master storyteller, Keiko Matsui crafts
passionate and emotive songs with lush harmonies and global rhythms to create
timeless musical anthems.
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