Mamiko Kitaura

Mamiko Kitaura, a native of Miyazaki, Japan, began playing the piano at the age of 5. She moved to the states to attend the University of the Arts in philadelphia and finished her school experience studying with Harold Danko at the Eastman School of Music, where she received both Bachelor and Master degrees in Jazz studies.

Mamiko has recorded and performed with artists such as Joey Baron, Lenny Castro, Vinnie Colaiuta, Peter Erskin, Dave Koz, David Liebman, Vince Mendoza, Toshi Nagai, Sam Newsome, Gunther Schuller, Tom Scott, Bob Sheppard, Marcus Printup.

She is also a featured pianist for Monica Mancini and also has made several t.v. appearances in Japan, NHK National Network, and the U.S., A&E “Breakfast with the Arts” and recently on BBC radio. Mamiko currently resides in Brooklyn, NY and is performing with symphony orchestras and in various groups including her own trio.

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