Joe Cea
- New Orleans, LA
- Pianist
- 10 Verified Bookings
Shawn G. said “Joe arrived early to acquaint to setting and piano, played beautifully and continually lovely jazz and show tunes, most guests complimented that Joe played…”
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Hi my name is Keiko Komaki. I am originally from Japan, living in New Orleans for 17 years. I play jazz, R&B, Classical music, Pop songs, blues, rock, gospel, and New Orleans Piano. I can fit in any occasion like a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, wedding dinner, private party, birthday party, engagement party, and more. I do solo piano, also violin and piano duo, Piano trio, or full band, Depending on your requests, I will provide perfect music and band for your events!
Keiko kindly (and expertly) played at a welcome reception for a 50th birthday party. We wanted her to choose the selections and she did not disappoint. We were delighted that she played several songs from my partner’s birth year. I sincerely recommend Keiko for your next event!
Played the entire time as we had expected and played a compensation of the genres we had asked her to play including Christmas music.
We enjoyed having Keiko play for our family dinner party. She was great. We look forward to the next time.
Response from Keiko Komaki Music:
Thank you for having me. And thank you for the review. It was pleasure to play piano on your special dinner
Keiko did an absolutely incredible job playing piano for my wedding! I received so many compliments on her performance and she added so much to the day. Definitely book her for your event!
Keiko was wonderful, talented and delightful. Exactly what we wanted for our corporate reception. Thank you so much!
Response from Keiko Komaki Music:
Thank you so much for having me! I’m glad you liked it. Keiko
Keiko was amazing for our event! She played classics and also new music for the crowd. Would definitely book again!
Response from Keiko Komaki Music:
Thank you Emily for having me and first review! It was a beautiful party
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Japanese
Hi my name is Keiko Komaki. I am originally from Japan, living in New Orleans for 17 years. I play jazz, R&B, Classical music, Pop songs, blues, rock, gospel, and New Orleans Piano. I can fit in any occasion like a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, wedding dinner, private party, birthday party, engagement party, and more. I do solo piano, also violin and piano duo, Piano trio, or full band, Depending on your requests, I will provide perfect music and band for your events!
My Bio
Keiko Komaki, an accomplished keyboard player, was born and raised in Kagoshima, Japan. She started to learn classical piano from her aunt at just 5 years old. After graduating from Kunitachi college of music, she started to play at many venues in Tokyo, Japan. As a musician with a fascination for New Orleans jazz and funk, she decided to move to New Orleans and learn its music and infuse herself within the culture. During the year of 2006, she moved to New Orleans to study music.
2006 Keiko started to play with the late Marva Wright and Benny Turner. Since then, she has played with many of the New Orleans most beloved musicians including George Porter Jr, Vasti Jackson, Marc Stone, Charlie Wooton, Gray Brown, Sierra Green, Sam Price & True Believer, Brass-a-holics and many more.
2014 Keiko joined the international project Playing for Change band. She soon went on a world-wide tour with the Playing for Change (PFC) band. Keiko’s work with PFC has taken her to 20 countries in Europe, Australia, Japan, and South America. PFC also landed Keiko on some of the most prestigious stages as well that include, the United Nations, the John F. Kennedy Center, Argentina Direct TV Arena, the Byron Blues Blues Fest as well as more festivals and other venues. With PFC she shared the stage with artists such as the Doobie Brothers, Little Feats, Lee Oscar, Keb Mo, Ellis Hall, and just to name a few.
In 2019, PFC released a video “The Weight.” Performing in the video, Keiko joined Robbie Robertson of The Band, Ringo Starr of the Beatles, and Marcus King. The video received wonderful reviews and was hailed by magazines such as Rolling Stone.
Since 2021 she started to do her own projects, Keiko Komaki, and KJD trio.
March 08, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
December 14, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 23, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
December 18, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 07, 2022–May 08, 2022 • 11:00pm - 12:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
March 09, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
June 19, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
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Erin A. said “Gabriel was awesome! He came early and made our party so fun. All our guests enjoyed the live music and being able to request songs.”