Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui
September 12, 2023 ~ 8pm
Rialto Theatre
318 E. Congress
Tucson, AZ. 85701
Box Office (520) 740-1000
Ticket prices range from $38.50-$54.50

Ticket Link – https://www.ticketmaster.com/keiko-matsui-rialto-theatre-tucson-arizona-09-12-2023/event/19005EBABF7E28A4

Experience the enchanting melodies and captivating rhythms of Keiko Matsui live in concert! Join us for an unforgettable evening as this world-renowned pianist and composer takes the stage with her fusion of jazz, classical, and world influences. A master storyteller, Keiko Matsui crafts passionate, emotive, and timeless anthems colored with rich harmonies and global rhythms. She is at her best when she is working the keys and you get the full spectrum of her talent. With her mellifluous piano in the lead, all members of her band are equal participants — offering funky grooves and exuberant instrumentation that organically builds in every performance and carries the audience away.

Featuring selections from her newest album Euphoria, the music is about hope and energy, self-discovery, and about caring for one another and for the planet. “This music is dedicated to a new era,” as Keiko describes, “it’s about the hope that we all carry inside of us.” Matsui’s music is neither homogenous nor bland and her live performance won’t disappoint, showcasing the full range and force of her compositions from new age mood music to funky swing to discordant jazz.