Award-winning keyboardist Keiko Matsui, one of the most successful and innovative contemporary jazz artists, will perform at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis August 17th and 18th. Keiko Matsui has earned a large, devoted following developed over the course of her recording career that began with the 1987 release of "A Drop of Water". Since then, Matsui has wowed audiences around the world with elegant, award-winning records and high-energy live shows featuring her signature grand-in-scope compositions.

Her music is deep and passionate, combining Asian and Western classical music with modern jazz. From Tokyo, Matsui has become one of instrumental music's most distinctive and dynamic composers while reaching new heights as a concert performer. "Wildflower" is Keiko's latest release and it spotlights her classically inspired jazz grooves infused with deep spirituality. Powerful and evocative, Matsui's music has earned her fans and critics' praise the world over. Ever mindful of music's unique ability to unite people of all ages and cultures, she hopes to spread a positive message across the globe of action, compassion and understanding.

Matsui's activities around "Wildflower" will benefit the United Nations World Food Programs efforts in Africa. She will raise media and audience awareness of this plight during her tour. "I have been to Africa and seen how much suffering there is because of war, AIDs, and drought. I want to share with my audiences the tremendous humanitarian needs in Africa and what WFP is doing to make people's live better", said Matsui.

Hear Keiko Matsui Augst 17th and 18th at:
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
1010 Nicollet Ave. S. Mpls, MN 55403
For tickets call 612-332-1010 or visit the website: www.dakotacooks.com

Additional US Tour dates
• Fri, Aug 19 Saratoga, CA Villa Montalvo
• Fri, Sep 9 West Bend, WI Ziegler Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival