Always positioned at the high quality end of the contemporary jazz spectrum, Keiko Matsui will release ‘Echo’, her 28th studio album on February 22, 2019.
Characterised by lush harmonies and global rhythms the collection includes featured performances from Marcus Miller, Kirk Whalum, Robben Ford and, significantly, Gretchen Parlato who Keiko met on a cruise several years ago.
The use of her voice as an instrument of percussion proves to be the perfect fit with ‘Spirit Dance’, which happens to be the first track from the CD to be serviced to radio. Indeed the song’s chorus seems totally made for her.
Check back here soon for more on Keiko Matsui and ‘Echo’.