Since his arrival in America, Japan-born and GRAMMY award winner percussion player Keita Ogawa has worked with some of the biggest names in modern music including Yo-yo-ma, Assad Brothers, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Romero Lubambo, Clarice Assad, Jaques Morelenbaum, Osvaldo Golijov, Les Nubians, Charlie Hunter, Benny Green, Eric Harland, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and more. Currently he works several projects like, Snarky Puppy, Bokanté, Banda Magda, Bokantè, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Charlie Hunter, JSquad, Camila Meza and the Nectar Orchestra, Clarice Assad and more. He is endorsed by Canopus Drum, Meinl Percussion, Meinl Cymbal, Vic Firth, Evans Drumhead, Stack Ring Percussion, Cooperman Company, Dem Sticks, Parka Percussion and Decora 43.
We discussed social distancing and mask usage in Japan regardless of Covid-19, cultural differences between Japan and the USA, Keita's musical path and successes, advice for young musicians and much more. I hope you'll enjoy this!
All 2020 episodes are dedicated to the memory of Peter Wertheimer, Israel's greatest wind-instrumentalist. A man who was constantly busy sharing his spirit, soul, wisdom and music with everyone surrounding him.
Recorded: November 5, 2020
Editor: Mendy Brotzky
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