Keiko Matsui "Full Moon And The Shrine" (1998) -Smooth Jazz / New Age-

Label : Countdown Records

 

 01 - Night Hawk's Dream (Keiko Matsui)

02 - Steps In The Night (Keiko Matsui)

03 - Bonfire In The Piano (Keiko Matsui)

04 - Southern Crossings (Keiko Matsui)

05 - Legend Of The Trees (Keiko Matsui)

06 - Full Moon And The Shrine (Keiko Matsui)

07 - Spirit At The Corner (Keiko Matsui)

08 - Toward The Sunrise (Keiko Matsui)

09 - Forever, Forever (Keiko Matsui)

10 - Meadow (Keiko Matsui)

Produced by Kazu Matsui

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Keyboards

Paul Taylor : Soprano & Alto Sax

Bernie Dresel : Drums & Percussion

Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi

Derek Nakamoto : Keyboards, Synthesizers, Bass, Logic Sequencing, Drum Programming & Rhythm Loops

Molly Pasutti : Vocals

Bass Samples by John Patitucci, Abraham Laboriel & Marcus Miller

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Mixed by Joel Stoner

Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc

Recorded by Joel Stoner, Derek Nakamoto & Ken Deranteriasian

Recorded at Bindu Studio, Santa Monica ; Can Nam Studio, Reseda & Pacifique Studio, North Hollywood

Mixed at Pacifique Studio

Keiko Matsui "Doll" (1994) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Pony Canyon, Inc.

 01 - Bronze Casting (Keiko Matsui)

02 - Moroccan Ashes (Keiko Matsui)

03 - Doll (Keiko Matsui)

04 - Water Lily (Keiko Matsui)

05 - Voice Of The Heart (Keiko Matsui & Jeff Day)

06 - 1942, From Russia (Keiko Matsui)

07 - Postponed Summer (Keiko Matsui)

08 - Eye Of The Moon (Keiko Matsui)

09 - Funny Things (Keiko Matsui & Jeff Day)

10 - Sympathy (Keiko Matsui)

Produced by Kazu Matsui

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Mixed by Joel Stoner

Recorded by Joel Stoner & Derek Nakamoto

Additional Recording by Les Brockman & Michael Becker

Assistant Engineers : Daniel Yoon & Harold English

Recorded at R&D Studio, Milagro Studio, Sound And Pacifique Studio

Mixed at Studio Sound

Mastered by Robert Vosgien at CMS

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Keyboards

Philip Bailey : Lead vocal on "Voice Of The Heart"

Molli Pasutti : Lead vocal on "Funny Things"

Derek Nakamoto : Synth & Drum Programming, String Arrangement (10)

Fernando Saunders : Bass (01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 10), Scat (04)

Warren Hill : Sax (01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 10)

Eric Marienthal : Sax (09)

Michael Landau : Electric Guitar (02, 08)

Thom Rotella : Acoustic Guitar (09)

Akira Jimbo : Drums (01, 03, 06, 10)

Bob Wackerman : Bass (09)

Lenny Castro : Percussion (03)

Luis Conte : Percussion (09)

Clay Jenkins : Trumpet (03)

Steve Holtzman : Trombone (03)

Susie Katayama : Cello (09), Conductor (06, 10), String Arrangement

String Quartet : Sid Page, Rachel Robinson, Robert Becker, Larry Corbin

Rob Chiarelli : Drum Loops & Programming (03, 05, 06, 07)

Michael Becker : Percussion & Loops Arrangement (02, 08)

June Kuramoto : Koto (04)

Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi (02)

Keiko Matsui "Night Waltz" (1991) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : CGR Productions

 01 - Night Waltz (Keiko Matsui)

02 - Moonlight Sailor (Keiko Matsui)

03 - The White Gate (Keiko Matsui)

04 - Eyes Were Made To Cry (Keiko Matsui & Jeff day)

05 - Hope (Keiko Matsui)

06 - Lake Of The White Owl (Keiko Matsui)

07 - Where Wildflowers Grow (Keiko Matsui & Jeff day)

08 - Grey Cliffs (Keiko Matsui)

09 - Seagull (Keiko Matsui)

Produced by Kazu Matsui

Executive Producer : CGR Productions

Recorded by Bill Smith

Additional Recording by Alan Hirshberg, Craig Burbidge, Dennis Moody, Rob Chiarelli, Cliff Norrell, Gregg Barret & David Jansen

Recorded at :

Pacifique Studio, No. Hollywood

Milagro Sound Recorders, Glendale, CA

Aire L.A. Studio, Glendale, CA

RMS Studio, No. Hollywood, CA

Mixing LAB, Huntingron, Beach, CA

Mixed by Bill Smith at Pacifique Studio

Mastered by Teppei Kasai

01 - Night Waltz

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Strings Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

Bruce Stone : Bass

Ron Komie : Electric Guitar

Gino Dauri : Acoustic Guitar

Michael Fisher : Percussion

Cray Jenkins : Flugel Horn

02 - Moonlight Sailor

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Ed Smith : Drums

Brad Cumming : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer

Chris Trujillo : Percussion

Gerald Albright : Saxophone

03 - The White Gate

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

Bruce Stone : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Michael Fisher : Percussion

Eric Marienthal : Saxophone

Mike Acosta : Saxophone Solo

04 - Eyes Were Made To Cry

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Greg Walker : Lead vocals

Ed Smith : Drums

Brad Cumming : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer

Chris Trujillo : Percussion

Eric Marienthal : Saxophone

Maxi Anderson : Background vocals

Bridgette Bryant : Background vocals

05 - Hope

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Strings Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

Bruce Stone : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Michael Fisher : Percussion

John Crosse : Saxophone

06 - Lake Of The White Owl

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Ed Smith : Drums

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer

Michael Fisher : Percussion

John Crosse : Saxophone

Maxi Anderson : Background vocals

Bridgette Bryant : Background vocals

07 - Where Wildflowers Grow

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Greg Walker : Lead vocals

Steve Schaeffer : Drums

Freddie Washington : Bass

Thom Rotella : Guitar

Michael Fisher : Percussion

John Crosse : Saxophone

Maxi Anderson : Background vocals

Bridgette Bryant : Background vocals

08 - Grey Cliffs

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

John Ferraro : Drums

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Thom Rotella : Guitar

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer

Michael Fisher : Percussion

Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi

09 - Seagull

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Akira Jimbo : Drums

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Ron Komie : Electric Guitar

Thom Rotella : Acoustic Guitar

Michael Fisher : Percussion

Gerald Albright : Saxophone

Keiko Matsui "Cherry Blossom" (2003) -Smooth Jazz / Contemporary Jazz-

Label : Kazu Music

 01 - Rainy Season (Keiko Matsui)

02 - Sail South (Keiko Matsui)

03 - Walking On The Bridge (Keiko Matsui)

04 - Crescendo (Keiko Matsui)

05 - She Prays To The Wind (Keiko Matsui)

06 - Cherry Blossom (Keiko Matsui)

07 - Frontier (Keiko Matsui)

08 - Footsteps (Keiko Matsui)

09 - Dawn Opener (Keiko Matsui)

10 - Crescent Night Dreams* (Solo Piano) (Keiko Matsui)

*Bonus Track

Produced by Kazu Matsui

Executive Producer : Cristihan Gutterre

Recorded by Robert Biles, Robert Chiardelli & Dennis Moody

Recorded at :

Milagro Sound Recorders, Glendale, CA

Pacifique Studio, N. Hollywood, CA

The Club House Studio, Burbank, CA

Aire L.A. Studios, Glendale, CA

Mixed by Robert Chiardelli at Aire L.A. Studios, Glendale, CA

Except Track #05 & Track #08 by Craig Burbidge

Mastered by Teppei Kasai

01 - Rainy Season

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Ed Smith : Drums

Brad Cumming : Bass

Gerald Albright : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer

02 - Sail South

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Clay Jenkins : Trumpet & Solo

Bill Armstrong : Trumpet

Sam Riney : Saxophone

Alex Iles : Trombone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer

03 - Walking On The Bridge

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Ed Smith : Drums

Brad Cumming : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Gerald Albright : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Robert Chiarelli : Drum Programming

04 - Crescendo

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Strings Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Lenny Castro : Percussion

 

05 - She Prays To The Wind

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Gerald Albright : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Arnold McCuller : Lead vocal

Yvonne Williams : Background vocal

Alfie Silas : Background vocal

06 - Cherry Blossom

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Jorge Strunz : Acoustic Guitar

Jon Clark : Recorder

Steve Tavaglione : Saxophone

Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer

07 - Frontier

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Anas Allaf : Acoustic Guitar

Steve Tavaglione : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

08 - Footsteps

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Richard M. Schmidt : Steel Guitar

Clay Jenkins : Trumpet

Sam Riney : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer

09 - Dawn Opener

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Jon Clark : English Horn, Saxophone

Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer

10 - Crescent Night Dreams

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Keiko Matsui "Cherry Blossom" (1992) -Smooth Jazz / Contemporary Jazz-

Label : White Cat Records

 01 - Rainy Season (Keiko Matsui)

02 - Sail South (Keiko Matsui)

03 - Walking On The Bridge (Keiko Matsui)

04 - Crescendo (Keiko Matsui)

05 - She Prays To The Wind (Keiko Matsui)

06 - Cherry Blossom (Keiko Matsui)

07 - Frontier (Keiko Matsui)08 - Footsteps (Keiko Matsui)

09 - Dawn Opener (Keiko Matsui)

Produced by Kazu Matsui

Executive Producer : Cristihan Gutterre

Recorded by Robert Biles, Robert Chiardelli & Dennis Moody

Recorded at :

Milagro Sound Recorders, Glendale, CA

Pacifique Studio, N. Hollywood, CA

The Club House Studio, Burbank, CA

Aire L.A. Studios, Glendale, CA

Mixed by Robert Chiardelli at Aire L.A. Studios, Glendale, CA

Except Track #05 & Track #08 by Craig Burbidge

Mastered by Teppei Kasai

01 - Rainy Season

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Ed Smith : Drums

Brad Cumming : Bass

Gerald Albright : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer

02 - Sail South

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Clay Jenkins : Trumpet & Solo

Bill Armstrong : Trumpet

Sam Riney : Saxophone

Alex Iles : Trombone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer

03 - Walking On The Bridge

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Ed Smith : Drums

Brad Cumming : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Gerald Albright : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Robert Chiarelli : Drum Programming

04 - Crescendo

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Strings Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Lenny Castro : Percussion

 

05 - She Prays To The Wind

Arranged by Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Gerald Albright : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Arnold McCuller : Lead vocal

Yvonne Williams : Background vocal

Alfie Silas : Background vocal

06 - Cherry Blossom

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Jorge Strunz : Acoustic Guitar

Jon Clark : Recorder

Steve Tavaglione : Saxophone

Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer

07 - Frontier

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Anas Allaf : Acoustic Guitar

Steve Tavaglione : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

08 - Footsteps

Arranged by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Ron Komie : Guitar

Richard M. Schmidt : Steel Guitar

Clay Jenkins : Trumpet

Sam Riney : Saxophone

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer

09 - Dawn Opener

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards

Bernie Dresel : Drums

John Peña : Bass

Jon Clark : English Horn, Saxophone

Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer

Keiko Matsui "Dream Walk" (1996) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Countdown Records

 

 01 - Dream Walk (Keiko Matsui)

02 - Bridge Over The Stars (Keiko Matsui)

03 - Children Of The Oasis (Keiko Matsui)

04 - Fire In The Desert (Keiko Matsui)

05 - Mask (Keiko Matsui)

06 - Presence Of The Moon (Keiko Matsui)

07 - Tribal Boat (Keiko Matsui)

08 - A Cat On The Chimney (Keiko Matsui)

09 - Passage (Keiko Matsui)

10 - Valley (Keiko Matsui)

Produced by Kazu Matsui

All Music Composed by Keiko Matsui

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Mixed by Joel Stoner

Mixed at Pacifique Studio

Recorded by Joel Stoner, Derek Nakamoto & Ken Derantseriasian

Assistant Engineers : Brian Young, Rami Karami

Recorded at Poi Dog Studios (Santa Monica) & Pacifique Studio (North Hollywood)

Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Keyboards

Paul Taylor : Soprano & Alto Sax (01, 03, 04, 07, 09)

Bernie Dresel : Drums & Percussion (01, 02, 04, 06, 08, 09, 10)

Allen J. Astin : Mirdangam (05, 07)

Molly Pasutti : Vocal (03, 05, 06, 10)

Kazu Matsui : Shahuhachi

Derek Nakamoto : Keyboards & Synthesizers, Bass, Logic, Sequencing, Drum Programming & Rhythm Loops

Additional Drum Programming : Rob Chiarelli (06, 07, 08)

Bass Samples by John Patittuci (08)

Bass Samples by Abraham Laboriel (02, 03)

Bass Samples by Marcus Miller (01, 04, 06, 07, 09)

Keiko Matsui "Euphoria" (2023) -Smooth Jazz / Contemporary Jazz-

Label : Shanachie Ent. Corp.

 01 - Steps On The Globe (Keiko Matsui)

02 - The Choice (Keiko Matsui)

03 - Prairie Morning (Keiko Matsui)

04 - Neo (Keiko Matsui)

05 - Love And Nothing Less (Keiko Matsui & Lalah Hathaway)

06 - Luminescence (Keiko Matsui)

07 - Rosso Cantabile (Keiko Matsui)

08 - Legend Of Yaguarón (Keiko Matsui)

09 - Mossy Mountain (Keiko Matsui)

10 - Blue Water (Keiko Matsui)

11 - Euphoria (Keiko Matsui)

12 - New Passage (Keiko Matsui)

Produced by Keiko Matsui & Bud Harner

Engineered by Steve Sykes at United Recording, Studio A, Hollywood, CA

Assisted by Scott Moore

Mixed by Steve Sykes at Rupert House Studio, Ft Collins, CO

Strings Recorded by Jun Murakawa at Stagg Street Studio, Van Nuys, CA

Assisted by Ori Aframian

Concertmaster : Kathleen Robinson

Lalah Hathaway Recorded by Jun Murakawa at Stagg Street Studio, Van Nuys, CA

Randy Brecker Recorded by Ava Rovatti at Hampton Sound Studio, NY

Mike Stern Recorded by Moto Fukushima at Mike's Place, NY

Grégoire Maret Recorded by Jeremy Loucas at Sear Sound Studio, NY

Kirk Whalum Recorded at Comforter Studio, Memphis, TN

Ron Pedley Recorded at Paradise Studios, Sunset Beach, CA

Horns Recorded by Dennis Moody at Stagg Street Studio, Van Nuys, CA

Assisted by Ori Aframian

Mastered by Paul Blakemore

Arrangements by :

Ron Pedley (Tracks 01, 02, 03, 04, 06) (Horn Arrangements Tracks 01, 06) (String Arrangement Track 03)

Randy Waldman (Tracks 05, 07, 09, 10, 12) ((String Arrangement Tracks 07, 09, 12), John Beasley (Tracks 08, 11) (String Arrangement Track 11)

01 - Steps On The Globe

Keiko Matsui : Piano, Melodion

Alex Al : Bass

Gregg Bissonette : Drums

Tony Pulizzi : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

Ron Pedley : Rhodes, Keys

Wayne Bergeron : Trumpet

Nick Lane : Trombone

Brandon Fields : Saxophone

02 - The Choice

Featuring Mike Stern

Mike Stern : Lead Guitar

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Alex Al : Bass

Gregg Bissonette : Drums

Tony Pulizzi : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

Ron Pedley : Rhodes, Keys

03 - Prairie Morning

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Alex Al : Bass

Gregg Bissonette : Drums

Tony Pulizzi : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

Ron Pedley : Rhodes, Euphoria Strings

04 - Neo

Featuring Randy Brecker

Randy Brecker : Flugelhorn

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Alex Al : Bass

Gregg Bissonette : Drums

Tony Pulizzi : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

Ron Pedley : Rhodes

05 - Love And Nothing Less

Featuring Lalah Hathaway & Grégoire Maret

Lalah Hathaway : Vocals

Grégoire Maret : Harmonica

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Jimmy Branly : Drums

Michael Thompson : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

Ron Pedley : Rhodes

JP Mourao : Acoustic Guitar

06 - Luminescence

Featuring Kirk Whalum

Kirk Whalum : Tenor Sax

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Alex Al : Bass

Gregg Bissonette : Drums

Tony Pulizzi : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

Ron Pedley : Rhodes, Hammond B3

Wayne Bergeron : Trumpet

Nick Lane : Trombone

Brandon Fields : Saxophone

07 - Rosso Cantabile

Keiko Matsui : Piano, Melodion

Rico Belled : Bass

Jimmy Branly : Drums

JP Mourao : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion, Euphoria Strings

08 - Legend Of Yaguarón

Keiko Matsui : Piano, Rhodes

Brandon Fields : Flute

Rico Belled : Bass

Jimmy Branly : Drums

JP Mourao : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

09 - Mossy Mountain

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Jimmy Branly : Drums

JP Mourao : Acoustic Guitar (Solo)

Michael Thompson : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion, Euphoria Strings

10 - Blue Water

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Jimmy Branly : Drums

Randy Waldman : Marimba

Michael Thompson : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

Ron Pedley : Rhodes

Keiko Matsui & Bud Harner : Vocals

11 - Euphoria

Featuring Joel Ross

Joel Ross : Vibraphone

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Jimmy Johnson : Bass

Jimmy Branly : Drums

Michael Thompson : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion

Ron Pedley : Rhodes

John Beasley : Synthesizer, Euphoria Strings

12 - New Passage

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Rico Belled : Bass

Jimmy Branly : Drums

JP Mourao : Guitar

Luis Conte : Percussion, Euphoria Strings

Keiko Matsui "Whisper From The Mirror" (2001) -Contemporary Jazz-

Label : Kazu Music

 

 01 - Whisper From The Mirror (Keiko Matsui)

02 - Invisible Wing (Keiko Matsui)

03 - Tears Of The Ocean (Keiko Matsui)

04 - Between The Moons (Keiko Matsui)

05 - Beyond The Light (Keiko Matsui)

06 - Torches On The Earth (Keiko Matsui)

07 - Dimensions (Keiko Matsui)

08 - Savanna, No Problem (Keiko Matsui)

09 - Midnight Stone (Keiko Matsui)

10 - See You There (Keiko Matsui)

11 - Ever After (Keiko Matsui) (Four Hand Piano with Bob James)

12 - Trees (Keiko Matsui)

Composed by Keiko Matsui

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto

Produced by Kazu Matsui

Musicians :

Keiko Matsui : Piano

Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer & Programming

Bob James : Piano on "Ever After" with Keiko

Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi

Recorded & Mixed at Bindu Studio, Santa Monica, CA by Derek Nakamoto

Piano & Shakuhachi Recorded at Remidi Studio, NY, by Ken Freeman

Mixed by Craig Burbidge & Derek Nakamoto

Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc

Keiko Matsui "Under Northern Lights" (1988) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Japan Records / MCA Records

 Side 1

01 - Under Northern Lights (Keiko Matsui)
02 - Mountain Shakedown (Keiko Matsui)
03 - Secret Forest (Keiko Matsui)
04 - The Morning Moon (Keiko Matsui)
05 - As Far As The Eye Can See (Keiko Matsui & Jeff Day)

Side 2

01 - The Ruins Of Sonora (Keiko Matsui)
02 - High Brow Country Affair (Keiko Matsui & Jeff Day)
03 - Walls Of The Cave  (Keiko Matsui)
04 - Flight Of The Angels (Keiko Matsui)
05 - The Gate (Keiko Matsui)


Produced by Kazu Matsui
Recorded & Mixed by Alan Hirschberg
Recorded at Studio Sound Recorders, N. Hollywood, California ; Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles ; Producers Workshop, Los Angeles
Mastered at CD Center, Tokyo


Side 1

01 - Under Northern Lights

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Synthesizer : Derek Nakamoto
Guitar : Robben Ford
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Saxophone : Brandon Fields
Shakuhachi : Kazu Matsui

02 - Mountain Shakedown

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Synthesizer : Derek Nakamoto
Guitar : Paul Jackson Jr.
Bass : Abraham Laboriel
H.H. : Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Saxophone : Brandon Fields
Saxophone Solo : Eric Marienthal
Trumpets : Mark Hatch & Clay Jenkins
Saxophone : Eric Marienthal
Trombone : Steve Holtman

03 - Secret Forest

Arranged by Keiko Matsui
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Matt Bissonette
Drums : Tom Walsh
Percussion : Michael Fisher

04 - The Morning Moon

Arranged by Gary Stockdale
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Electric Guitar : Paul Jackson Jr.
Acoustic Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Ken Wild
Drums : Art Rodriguez
Percussion : Michael Fisher
EWI : Judd Miller
Saxophone : Eric Marienthal

05 - As Far As The Eye Can See

Arranged by Gary Stockdale
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Synthesizer : Gary Stockdale
Guitar : Teddy Castelucci
Bass : Leland 'Lee' Sklar
Drums : Carlos Vega
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Saxophone : Brandon Fields
Lead vocals : Howard Smith
Chorus : Phyllis St. James

Side 2

01 - The Ruins Of Sonora

Arranged by Keiko Matsui
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Electric Guitar : Grant Geissman
Electric Guitar Solo : Robben Ford
Acoustic Guitar : Gino d'Auri
Bass : Jimmy Johnson
Drums : Carlos Vega
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Trumpet : Mark Hatch

02 - High Brow Country Affair

Arranged by Gary Stockdale
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Guitar : Paul Jackson Jr.
Guitar Solo : Robben Ford
Bass : Ken Wild
Drums : Art Rodriguez
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Trumpets : Mark Hatch & Clay Jenkins
Saxophone : Eric Marienthal
Trombone : Steve Holtman
Chorus : Howard Smith, Phyllis St. James, Carmen Twillie & Leslie Smith

03 - Walls Of The Cave

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto
Piano & Synthesizer Solo : Keiko Matsui
Synthesizer : Derek Nakamoto
Guitar : Teddy Castelucci
Bass : Leland 'Lee' Sklar
Drums : Carlos Vega
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Shakuhachi : Kazu Matsui

04 - Flight Of The Angels

Arranged by Gary Stockdale
Piano : Keiko Matsui
Electric Guitar : Paul Jackson Jr.
Acoustic Guitar : Grant Geissman
Drums : Art Rodriguez
Percussion : Michael Fisher
French Horn : Jerry Folsom
English Horn, Oboe, Recorder, Flute & Saxophone : Robert Crosby

05 - The Gate

Strings & Horns Arrangements : Gary Stockdale
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Jimmy Johnson
Drums : Carlos Vega
Percussion : Michael Fisher
EWI : Judd Miller
Flute : Eric Marienthal
Harp : Amy Schulman

Keiko Matsui "A Drop Of Water" (1986) -Smooth Jazz / Jazz Pop-

Label : Passport Jazz

 Side One

01 - Ancient Wind (Keiko Matsui)
02 - Light Above The Trees (Keiko Matsui)
03 - Harbor Wind (Keiko Matsui & Jeff Day)
04 - Mediterranean Sand (Keiko Matsui & Grant Geissman)

Side Two

01 - A Drop Of Water (Keiko Matsui & Jeff Day)
02 - From My Window (Keiko Matsui)
03 - Only Way Home (Keiko Matsui)
04 - Fairy (Keiko Matsui & Kim Dodgson)


Produced by Kazu Matsui
Recorded & Mixed by Alan Hirschberg
Recorded at Studio Sound Recorders, N. Hollywood, CA
Mastered at Future Disc, L.A., CA
Mastering Engineer : Steve Hall


Side One

01 - Ancient Wind

Arranger : Derek Nakamoto
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Synthesizer : Derek Nakamoto
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Nathan East
Drums : Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Shakuhachi : Kazu Matsui

02 - Light Above The Trees

Arranger : Grant Geismann
Piano & Synthesizer : David Garfield
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Matt Bissonette
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Saxophone : Brandon Fields

03 - Harbor Wind

Arranger : Pat Coil
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Jimmy Johnson
Drums : Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Saxophone : Brandon Fields
Chorus : Maxi Anderson & Marlena Jeter
Lead vocal : Marva King

04 - Mediterranean Sand

Arranger : Grant Geismann
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Nathan East
Drums : Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Saxophone : Brandon Fields

Side Two

01 - A Drop Of Water

Arrangers : Derek Nakamoto & Goji Tsuno
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Guitar : Robben Ford
Bass : Nathan East
Drums : Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Cello : Susie Katayama
Vocal : Carl Anderson

02 - From My Window

Arranger : Grant Geismann
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Jimmy Johnson
Drums : Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Saxophone : Brandon Fields

03 - Only Way Home

Arranger : Grant Geismann
Piano & Synthesizer : David Garfield
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Matt Bissonette
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Saxophone : Brandon Fields

04 - Fairy

Arranger : Hernie Carnod
Piano & Synthesizer : Keiko Matsui
Guitar : Grant Geissman
Bass : Nathan East
Drums : Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion : Michael Fisher
Flugelhorn : Walt Fowler
Chorus : Maxi Anderson & Marlena Jeter
Lead vocal : Carl Anderson

Keiko Matsui "Echo" (2019) -Contemporary Jazz-

Label : Shanachie Ent. Corp.

01 - Unshakeable (Keiko Matsui)
02 - Moon Over Gotham (Keiko Matsui)
03 - Echo (Keiko Matsui)
04 - Esprit (Keiko Matsui)
05 - Marlin Club Blues (Keiko Matsui)
06 - Invisible Rain (Keiko Matsui)
07 - Spirit Dance (Keiko Matsui)
08 - Now Is The Moment (Keiko Matsui)
09 - Viva Life (Keiko Matsui)
10 - Return To Eternity (Keiko Matsui)


Produced by Keiko Matsui & Bud Harner
Rhythm Arrangements by Keiko Matsui (Tracks 07, 09)
Rhythm Arrangements by Randy Waldman (Tracks 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 10)
Horn & String Arrangements by Randy Waldman
Robben Ford Recorded at Coop DeVille, Nashville, TN by Wes Little
Kyle Eastwood Recorded at Studio d'Enregistrement SE, Paris, France by Vincent Mahey
Marcus Miller Recorded at Hannibal Studios, Santa Monica, CA by Marcus Miller
Gretchen Parlato Recorded a GSI Studios, New York, NY by Josh Giunta
Assisted by Jason Rostkowski
All Tracks Recorded at United Recording Hollywood, CA by Steve Sykes
Assisted by Scott Moore
Horns Recorded at Stagg Street Studio, Van Nuys, CA by Steve Sykes
Assisted by Bill Lane
Mixed by Steve Sykes at Rupert House, Woodland Hills, CA
Mastered by Paul Blakemore


01 - Unshakeable

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
Randy Waldman : Keyboards, Programming
Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone
Nick Lane : Trombone
Walt Fowler : Trumpet

02 - Moon Over Gotham

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
Randy Waldman : Keyboards
Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone
Nick Lane : Trombone
Wayne Bergeron : Trumpet, Flugelhorn Solo

03 - Echo

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Marcus Miller : Bass (Feature)
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Jimmy Branly : Drums
Ramon Stagnaro : Acoustic Guitar Solo
Luis Conte : Percussion
Randy Waldman : Keyboards

04 - Esprit

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Kirk Whalum : Tenor Saxophone (Feature)
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Tim Pierce : Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
Randy Waldman : Keyboards
Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone
Nick Lane : Trombone
Walt Fowler : Trumpet

05 - Marlin Club Blues

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Robben Ford : Electric Guitar (Solo)
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
Randy Waldman : Keyboards, Hammond B-3
Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone
Nick Lane : Trombone
Walt Fowler : Trumpet
Wayne Bergeron : Trumpet

06 - Invisible Rain

Keiko Matsui : Piano, Vocals
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Tim Pierce : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
Randy Waldman : Keyboards
Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone, Flute
Nick Lane : Trombone
Walt Fowler : Trumpet
Bud Harner : Vocals

07 - Spirit Dance

Keiko Matsui : Piano, Rhodes
Gretchen Parlato : Vocals (Featured)
Jimmy Branly : Drums
Rico Belled : Bass
JP Mourao : Acoustic Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion

08 - Now Is The Moment

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Tim Pierce : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
Randy Waldman : Keyboards
Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone
Nick Lane : Trombone
Walt Fowler : Trumpet
Wayne Bergeron : Trumpet

09 - Viva Life

Keiko Matsui : Piano, Rhodes, Hand Claps
Rico Belled : Bass, Hand Claps
Jimmy Branly : Drums, Hand Claps
JP Mourao : Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Hand Claps
Luis Conte : Percussion
Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone
Nick Lane : Trombone
Walt Fowler : Trumpet
Wayne Bergeron : Trumpet
Bud Harner : Hand Claps

10 - Return To Eternity

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Kyle Eastwood : Acoustic Bass (Featured)
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Jimmy Branly : Drums
Ramon Stagnaro : Acoustic Guitar
Randy Waldman : Keyboards
Luis Conte : Percussion

Keiko Matsui "The Road..." (2011) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Shanachie Ent. Corp.

01 - Secret Pond (Keiko Matsui)
02 - Falcon's Wing (Keiko Matsui)
03 - Nguea Wonja (Keiko Matsui & Richard Bona)
04 - Bohemian Concerto (Keiko Matsui)
05 - Embrace & Surrender (Keiko Matsui)
06 - Awakening (Keiko Matsui)
07 - Touching Peace (Keiko Matsui & Richard Bona)
08 - Affirmation (Keiko Matsui)
09 - The Road... (Keiko Matsui)


Produced by Keiko Matsui
Co-Produced by Richard Bona
"Falcon's Wing", "Nguea Wonja" & "Touching Peace" 
Co-Produced by Derek Nakamoto for Nakamoto Music Group
"Embrace & Surrender", "Awakening", "Affirmation" & "The Road..."
Recorded at Avatar Studio / NYC, Skyline Studio, Brooklyn, NY, Capitol Studio, LA CA, Entourage Studio / LA CA, The Lair Studio/LA CA, House Of Blues Studio / Encino CA, Riot Drum Studio / Encino, CA, NMG Studio / Culver City CA
Recorded by :
Anthony Ruotolo - "Falcon's Wing", "Nguea Wonja" & "Touching Peace"
Craig Burbidge - "Secret Pond", "Bohemian Concerto", "Embrace & Surrender", "Awakening", "Affirmation", "The Road..."
Mixed by :
Craig Burbidge - "Secret Pond", "Falcon's Wing", "Nguea Wonja", "Embrace & Surrender",  "Touching Peace" at After Shock Studio / Westwood CA
Rob Chiarelli for Final Mix Inc. - "Bohemian Concerto", "Awakening", "Affirmation", "The Road..."at House Of Blues Studio / Encino - Assisted by Samur Khouja


01 - Secret Pond

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Reggie Hamilton : Bass
Heigo Yokouchi : Arrangement, Programming, Synthesizers

02 - Falcon's Wing

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
Mauricio Zottarelli : Drums
Richard Bona : Arrangement, Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion

03 - Nguea Wonja

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
Mauricio Zottarelli : Drums
Richard Bona : Arrangement, Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion

04 - Bohemian Concerto

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
MB Gordy : Drums & Percussion
Eric Baines : Bass
Frank Marocco : Accordion
Alberto De Almar : Flamenco Guitar
Peter Kent & Sharon Jackson : Violin
Cameron Stowe : Cello
Gary Stockdale : Arrangement

05 - Embrace & Surrender

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Reggie Hamilton : Bass
James Harrah : Guitar
Derek Nakamoto : Arrangement

06 - Awakening

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Reggie Hamilton : Bass
James Harrah : Guitar
Kirk Whalum : Saxophone
Satnam Ragotra : Percussion
Derek Nakamoto : Arrangement, Synthesizers

07 - Touching Peace

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
Mauricio Zottarelli : Drums
Richard Bona : Arrangement, Bass, Guitar

08 - Affirmation

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Reggie Hamilton : Bass
James Harrah : Guitar
Kirk Whalum : Saxophone
Satnam Ragotra : Percussion
Derek Nakamoto : Arrangement, Hammond B3, Synthesizers

09 - The Road...

Keiko Matsui : Acoustic Piano
Chad Wright : Drums
Eric Baines : Bass
Kay-Ta Matsuno : Guitar, Dulcimer
Jackiem Joyner : Saxophone
Satnam Ragotra : Percussion
Derek Nakamoto : Arrangement, Synthesizers

Keiko Matsui "Collection" (1997) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : GRP Records

01 - Mountain Shakedown (Keiko Matsui)
02 - The Wind And The Wolf (Keiko Matsui)
03 - Under Northern Lights (Keiko Matsui)
04 - Light In The Rain (Keiko Matsui)
05 - The Morning Moon (Keiko Matsui)
06 - Believer (Keiko Matsui)
07 - Walls Of The Cave (Keiko Matsui)
08 - Kappa (Water Elf) (Keiko Matsui)
09 - Secret Forest (Keiko Matsui)
10 - In The Mist (Keiko Matsui)
11 - Souvenir (Keiko Matsui)
12 - The Gate (Keiko Matsui)


Compiled & Sequenced by Jon Vanhala
Digital Editing by Eric Neuser at The Review Room, NYC
Tracks 02, 04, 06, 08, 10 & 11 are from The compact disc "No Borders"
Recorded by Alan Hirschberg, Rob Chiarelli & Rob Seifert at Aire, L.A. Studios, Glendale, CA ; Studio Sound Recorders, N. Hollywood, CA ; Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA & Milagro Sound Recorders, Glendale, CA
Mixed by Dave McNair at Master Control, Burbank, CA
"Believer" & "Kappa (Water Elf)" Mixed by Craig Burbridge at Aire L.A. Studios, Glendale, CA
Mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Precision Disc Mastering, Hollywood, CA
All Songs Arranged by Derek Nakamoto unless otherwise indicated
Tracks 01, 03, 05, 07, 09 & 12 are from The compact disc "Under Northern Lights"
Recorded & Mixed by Alan Hirschberg
Recorded at Studio Sound Recorders, N. Hollywood, CA ; Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA ; Producers Workshop, Los Angeles, CA
Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood, CA


01 - Mountain Shakedown

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Synthesizer
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : High Hat
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Eric Marienthal & Brandon Fields : Saxophones
Mark Hatch & Clay Jenkins : Trumpets
Steve Holtman : Trombone

02 - The Wind And The Wolf

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Leland 'Lee' Sklar : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi
Phil Perry : Vocals

03 - Under Northern Lights

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Synthesizer
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Robben Ford : Guitar
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Brandon Fields : Saxophone
Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi

04 - Light In The Rain

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards
Carlos Vega : Drums
Nathan East : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Lenny Castro & Michael Fisher : Percussion
Eric Marienthal : Saxophone
Clay Jenkins & Bill Armstrong : Trumpets
Steve Holtman : Trombone

05 - The Morning Moon

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Synthesizer
Paul Jackson Jr. : Electric Guitar
Grant Geissman : Acoustic Guitar
Ken Wild : Bass
Art Rodriguez : Drums
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Judd Miller : EVI
Eric Marienthal : Saxophone
Arranged by Gary Stockdale

06 - Believer

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards
Carlos Vega : Drums
Freddie Washington : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher : Percussion
John Crosse : Saxophone

07 - Walls Of The Cave

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Synthesizer
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Teddy Castelucci : Guitar
Leland 'Lee' Sklar : Bass
Carlos Vega : Drums
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi

08 - Kappa (Water Elf)

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Leland 'Lee' Sklar : Bass
Robben Ford : Guitar
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher & Lenny Castro : Percussion
Gary Meek : Saxophone

09 - Secret Forest

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Synthesizer
Grant Geissman : Guitar
Matt Bissonette : Bass
Tom Walsh : Drums
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Arranged by Keiko Matsui

10 - In The Mist

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards
Carlos Vega : Drums
Freddie Washington : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Phil Ayling : Recorder & English Horn
Arranged by Gary Stockdale

11 - Souvenir

Keiko Matsui : Keyboards
Tom Walsh : Drums
Neil Stubenhaus : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher & Lenny Castro : Percussion
Gary Meek : Saxophone
Arranged by Gary Stockdale

12 - The Gate

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Synthesizer
Grant Geissman : Guitar
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Carlos Vega : Drums
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Judd Miller : EVI
Eric Marienthal : Flute
Amy Shulman : Harp
String & Horn Arrangements by Gary Stockdale

Keiko Matsui "No Borders" (1990) -Smooth Jazz-

 Label : MCA Records

01 - The First Four Year (Keiko Matsui)
02 - Night In The Rain (Keiko Matsui)
03 - The White Corridor (Keiko Matsui)
04 - Mover* (Keiko Matsui & Jeff Day)
05 - The Wind And The Wolf (Keiko Matsui)
06 - In The Mist (Keiko Matsui)
07 - Three Silhouettes (Keiko Matsui)
08 - Kappa (Water Elf)** (Keiko Matsui)
09 - Souvenir (Keiko Matsui)
10 - Believer** (Keiko Matsui)


Produced by Kazu Matsui 
Executive Producer : Ricky Schultz 
All Songs Composed by Keiko Matsui except *Music by Keiko Matsui, Lyrics by Jeff Day
Recorded by Alan Hirshberg, Rob Chiarelli & Rob Seifert at Aire L.A. Studios, Glendale, CA ;  Studio Sound Recorders, North Hollywood, CA ; Mad Hatter Studio, Los Angeles, CA & Milagro Sound Recorders, Glendale, CA 
Mixed by Dave McNair at Master Control, Burbank, CA & **Craig Burbidge at Aire L.A. Studios Glendale, CA
Mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Precision Disc Mastering, Hollywood, CA


01 - The First Four Year

Arranged by Bill Meyers
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards
Carlos Vega : Drums
Freddie Washington : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Bill Meyers : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Joel Peskin : Saxophone
Joseph Meyer : French Horn

02 - Night In The Rain

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Carlos Vega : Drums
Nathan East : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Lenny Castro : Percussion
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Eric Marienthal : Saxophone
Clay Jenkins : Trumpet
Bill Armstrong : Trumpet
Steve Holtman : Trombone

03 - The White Corridor

Arranged by Gary Stockdale 
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Tom Walsh : Drums
Nathan East : Bass
Pat Kelly : Guitar
Robben Ford : Guitar
Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Eric Marienthal : Saxophone
Clay Jenkins : Trumpet & Flugel Horn
Bill Armstrong : Trumpet
Steve Holtman : Trombone

04 - Mover

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Carlos Vega : Drums
Nathan East : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Eric Marienthal : Saxophone
Susie Katayama : Accordion & Cello
Greg Walker : Vocal
Maxi Anderson : Chorus

05 - The Wind And The Wolf 

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Leland "Lee" Sklar : Bass
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi
Phil Perry : Vocals

06 - In The Mist 

Arranged by Gary Stockdale
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Carlos Vega : Drums 
Freddie Washington : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Phil Ayling : Recorder & English Horn

07 - Three Silhouettes 

Arranged by Gary Stockdale
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Tom Walsh : Drums
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Pat Kelly : Guitar
Grant Geissman : Guitar
Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Eric Marienthal : Flute
Phil Ayling : English Horn & Oboe

08 - Kappa (Water Elf) 

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto 
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Leland "Lee" Sklar : Bass
Robben Ford : Guitar
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher : Percussion
L. Subramaniam : Violin
Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi

09 - Souvenir

Arranged by Gary Stockdale 
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Tom Walsh : Drums
Neil Stubenhaus : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Gary Stockdale : Synthesizer
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer Strings
Michael Fisher : Percussion
Lenny Castro : Percussion
Gary Meek : Saxophone

10 - Believer 

Arranged by Derek Nakamoto
Keiko Matsui : Keyboards 
Carlos Vega : Drums
Freddie Washington : Bass
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Derek Nakamoto : Synthesizer
Michael Fisher : Percussion
John Crosse : Saxophone

Keiko Matsui "Soul Quest" (2013) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Schanachie Ent. Corp.

01 - Dream Seeker (Keiko Matsui & Chuck Loeb)
02 - Black Lion (Keiko Matsui)
03 - Top Secret (Keiko Matsui & Chuck Loeb)
04 - A Night With Cha Cha (Keiko Matsui)
05 - Moving Mountain (Keiko Matsui)
06 - Antartica - A Call To Action (Keiko Matsui)
07 - Soul Quest (Keiko Matsui)
08 - Proof (Chuck Loeb)
09 - Two Hearts (Keiko Matsui & Chuck Loeb)
10 - Stingo (Keiko Matsui & Narada Michael Walden)


#01, 03, 04, 08 & 09 Produced & Arranged by Chuck Loeb for ChrisLiz Music, Inc.
Engineered by Ken Freeman, Chuck Loeb & Brian Dunne
Assisted by Annie & KitKat
Mixed by Ken Freeman
Recorded at Automotive Recordings, Irvington, NY & Brady Sound, Ronkonkoma, NY
Additional Recording by Kirk Whalum, Memphis, TN & David Mann, NYC
#02 & 07 Produced & Arranged by Derek Nakamoto
Engineered & Mixed by Craig Burbidge, Aftershock Studio, Westwood, CA
#2 Recorded at Stagg Street Studio, Van Nuys, CA
Assisted by Ethan Carlson
Bass Recorded at Summit Music, US & Czech Republic
#7 Recorded at East West Studio 2
Assisted by Will Anspach
Additional Recording at NMG Studio, San Pedro, CA
#05, 06 & 10 Produced & Arranged by Narada Michael Walden
Recorded at Tarpan Studios, San Rafael, CA
Engineered & Mixed by Jimi Reitzel
Marcus Miller Recorded at Hannibal Studio, Santa Monica, CA
Kirk Whalum Recorded at The Comforter Studio, Memphis, TN


01 - Dream Seeker

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Chuck Loeb : Guitars, Keyboards & Programming
Brian Dunne : Drums
Will Lee : Bass
Andy Snitzer : Soprano Saxophone

02 - Black Lion

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Vocals
Grecco Buratto : Acoustic Guitar
Fernando Saunders : Bass
Derek Nakamoto : Keyboards, Drum & Loop Programming

03 - Top Secret

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Chuck Loeb : Guitars, Keyboards & Programming
Brian Dunne : Drums
Giulio Carmassi : Trumpet

04 - A Night With Cha Cha

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Chuck Loeb : Guitars, Keyboards & Programming
Brian Dunne : Drums
Will Lee : Bass
Kirk Whalum : Tenor Saxophone

05 - Moving Mountain

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Narada Michael Walden : Drums

06 - Antartica - A Call To Action

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Keyboards
Narada Michael Walden : Drums
Marcus Miller : Bass
Kirk Whalum : Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Mathew Charles Huelitt : Guitar
Jimi Reitzel : Organ

07 - Soul Quest

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Eric Baines : Bass
Derek Nakamoto : Keyboards & Sequencing
Cameron Stone : Cello

08 - Proof

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Chuck Loeb : Guitars, Keyboards & Programming
Brian Dunne : Drums
Will Lee : Bass

09 - Two Hearts

Keiko Matsui : Piano
Chuck Loeb : Guitars, Keyboards & Programming
Brian Dunne : Drums
Will Lee : Bass
David Mann : Horn Arrangement, Saxophone & Flute

10 - Stingo

Keiko Matsui : Piano & Vocals
Narada Michael Walden : Drums, Vocals & Programming
Jimi Reitzel : Keyboard

Keiko Matsui "Sapphire" (1995) -Smooth Jazz-

 Label : Pony Canyon Inc.

01 - Safari (Keiko Matsui)
02 - Bouncing Bougainvillea (Keiko Matsui)
03 - Sonora (Keiko Matsui)
04 - Don't Turn On The Light (Jeff Day & Keiko Matsui)
05 - Mission (Keiko Matsui)
06 - Garden (Keiko Matsui)
07 - Tears From The Sun (Jeff Day & Keiko Matsui)
08 - Spanish Galleon (Keiko Matsui)
09 - Dragon Wings (Keiko Matsui)
10 - Sapphire (Keiko Matsui)


Produced by Kazu Matsui
Mixed by Joel Stoner
Recorded by Joel Stoner, Derek Nakamoto & Rob Mullins
Recorded at Poi Dog Studios, Much Too Loud Studio, Milagro Studio, Mad Dog Studio & Pacifique Studio
Mixed at Pacifique Studio
Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc
Arranged by Derek Nakamoto, except 04 & 07 by Rob Mullins & Keiko Matsui


Musicians :

Karla Bonoff : Lead vocal on "Tears From The Sun"
Valerie Carter : Lead vocal on "Don't Turn On The Light"
Keiko Matsui : Piano & Keyboards
Rob Mullins : Synth & Drum Programming (04 & 07)
Paul Taylor : Soprano Sax (01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 09 & 10)
Lenny Castro : Percussion (02, 04, 05, 07 & 08)
Michael Fisher : Percussion (03, 06 & 09)
Akira Jimbo : Drum Loops Performance (02 & 09)
Marco Dydo : Percussion Loop Performance (08 & 10)
Kazu Matsui : Shakuhachi (05)
Derek Nakamoto : Keyboards & Synthesizers, Bass, Logic Sequencing, Drum Programming & Rhythm Loops (except 04 & 07)
John Patittuci : Bass Samples (02, 08, 09 & 10)
Abraham Laboriel : Bass Samples (03 & 06)
Marcus Miller : Bass Samples (01)