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Katsumi WF Music
- New York City, NY
- Violinist
- Travels up to 90 miles
- Average $500 par event
@ the Luxury Wedding Ceremony
Private event music / photo by EJ Creative
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Overview
Katsumi WF is a soloist violinist, jazz violin, jazz viola player, pianist, composer / sheet music arranger & publisher, and trained as a professional for both classical sight reading sheet music & jazz improvisation theories. I currently work as a soloist, duo, trio and jazz bands for any events. ( large sized events / more than 200 guests is also available ) .
* I perform for any genres to cover by my solid perfect pitch and the highest grade of instrument. The various music samples are on YouTube or ISG "katsumiwf". Classical pieces, Jazz, Bollywood Hindi, RnB, Soca, Latin, Hip-hop, Top40, Oldies, etc..
70 Reviews
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Katsumi was a pleasure to work with from the second we booked. We got married in Fire Island, so there were some extra planning/logistics that we needed to work out. She was so responsive and helpful throughout our entire planning process. Katsumi has a giant library of songs to choose from, and she even took on learning a few more for us that she had never played before.
She played for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and honestly I couldn’t have asked for a better musician to be there on our special day. She made everything feel so special.
-Allison & Dean
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for wonderful review! It was great experience that I performed right next to the ocean water and the boats. I also had an absolutely unforgettable time for your wedding day. Thank you, Allison & Dean. Have a wonderful rest of the summer! :)
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We had the pleasure of having Katsumi perform at our church wedding, and she truly made our day magical. Her extraordinary talent was evident in every note she played, blending classical pieces with contemporary songs beautifully. Her performance added elegance and emotion to our ceremony, captivating us and our guests.
Beyond her musical skills, Katsumi was professional and attentive, understanding our vision perfectly. We highly recommend her for any event—her artistry made our wedding unforgettable.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Everything at the wedding was so beautiful and I appreciate that you worked with me to let me know clear details and requests. I was so comfortable performing all the music at such a wonderful, special place. Thank you, again!!
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Katsumi was AMAZING! I had my bangladeshi-pakistani wedding in Long Island, and katsumi arrived on time, was flexible with my event, even with the delay, and played the most iconic requested bollywood songs for my wedding entrance, first dance, cake cutting, and stage entrance. Her music was so beautiful, i literally cried during my first dance with my husband. BOOK HER! Especially for my south asian brides! she will make your dreams come true!!!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for wonderful review! It was so please to work with you, your family, helpful DJ technical professionals, Indian lady drummer and more!! We were the great team. Thank you so much, again. :)
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I hired the very talented Katsumi for my bridal shower. From the date I inquired to the day after my event Katsumi was so professional to work with. The music was ABSOULETLY beautiful and she was a crowd pleaser. Do not hesitate to hire her for your next event .
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for the wonderful review! Everyone and everything was so beautiful there. Thank you for working with me for such an unforgettable event!!:)
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Thank you for being a presence at my event! I loved how beautifully you were playing. It was a moment for sure. Everyone spoke about it the whole night! Thank you again
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Congratulations to your beautiful event!! It was a great experience to be a part of your event and the staff who work there were all so helpful and professional. I was so impressed. Thank you!! :)
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Katsumi was absolutely fabulous along with her husband. They performed close to three & a half hours for our guests! Initially, I had booked her for an hour but our crowd was so pleased with their performance, that we had to ask them to stay longer. I'm definitely going to recommend her to all my friends!
Thank you Katsumi!
Pianist, Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! My husband usually performs the 40s -60s Jazz piano music though he was so impressed by the Bollywood songs too and was happy to learn for the event last December. We loved the very kind guests you had and hopefully we will meet together at any future events. Thank you, again!!
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Katsumi came to play the violin and electric violin and my husband’s 50th birthday party. She was professional, easy to work with, friendly and performed absolutely beautifully. Exceeded my expectations I made the party that much more special. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a piece of mind that the music piece will be more than taking care of at their special event. She’s wonderful
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me for your husband's BD party! I was so pleased to play both of your favorite music that was from back in 1998 and we've rejuvenated for sure!! :) The space / atmosphere was wonderful. Thank you, again!
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Katsumi played beautifully!!! We really enjoyed our night and would definitely book her again!
She was so friendly and enthusiastic and very responsive and interested in booking!
Thank you!!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for the wonderful review! It was a really artistic & multicultural night that you organized. I was so pleased to be a part of your party. Thank you so much!!
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I wanted a violinist to perform while I propose to my girlfriend. Katsumi made the moment perfect with the beautiful covers of Bollywood songs for us. It felt unreal walking into the space with her playing. Just amazing!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much! It was such a beautiful engagement and I was glad to be a part of your big lifetime event!!
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It was a pleasure having Katsumi perform for our NYE event!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me! It was great experience to work with you and high skilled wonderful stuffs!
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She’s very talented, responsive, and kind! I highly recommend her!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for the review! I loved that one of your family members also played one song with me. It was so precious. Thank you, again!
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I had a Bridgerton vibes vision about the violin. My husband wanted electric violin. Katsumi does it all!!! I found her after a few messages on GigSalad with a few musicians - Katsumi was quick to reply and very reasonable in price. We were looking for Top40 and she was willing to learn new songs for us! She played violin for ceremony and electric violin for cocktail hour. We chose our setlist and she just showed up at our wedding - it was the easiest, most stress-free process. She played BEAUTIFULLY. I cannot say enough nice things about her, definitely looking to book for future events if they arise!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!!
Everything was wonderful at the venue with the Autumn scenery, the air was clean. The stuff was kind and I loved your friendly guests, family and the dressed up ring bearer dogs!! Thank you for having me at such a sweet day. :)
Katsumi fitted right in to the event. She was present, made everyone feel at ease and was the highlight of my birthday festivities. You can tell she’s passionate about her craft, it shows as we all watched her played the strings of her violin delivering quality experience and a sense of peace and union without words.
Thank you for mastering such a beautiful gift. Everyone definitely need to witness your art on display. Definitely will be booking Katsumi for all of my events.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me for an unforgettable BD party!! I was happy spending time with you all there and definitely, I would love to work for any event that you and your wonderful friends have. :)
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She performed at my daughters ceremony on Saturday at bear mountain New York. She arrived on time was very professional, and this performance need the ceremony just that much more special.
She was communicating throughout this process, ensure that she had all of the music prior and practiced and coordinated with the DJ. I can’t recommend her enough she plays impeccable, and you won’t be disappointed. Thank you again for being part of our special day. You are amazing.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me for the beautiful autumn wedding! It was pleasure to work with you. The event venue was also great and all the stuff working there were so helpful. :) Congratulations to all of your new family members!
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I couldn't have been happier with Katsumi's performance at my wedding! She had a diverse array of music to choose from, and what truly impressed me was her ability to quickly learn new and different styles to match our event. Her willingness to adapt and play exactly what we wanted made our day even more special. Highly recommended!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for having me for your very inspiring wedding days💕 I appreciated the opportunities for those different styles of wedding events. 🙏✨
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Katsumi played so beautifully and was such a pleasure to have at our celebration!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
It was so bright celebration like diamond!! Thank you for having me! :)
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Pleasure to work with. Incredible job playing Bollywood songs!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for such a wonderful opportunity to play those great music 🎶
Hope to work with you again 🙏✨
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Katsumi played for our wedding ceremony and she was on time and she killed it!
There was 6 songs I asked her to learn and they came out beautiful!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for having me for your beautiful wedding ceremony & cocktail hours !! It was great time. :)
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This lady was such a treat to watch and she made our event memorable!!! Superb was the performance!!!!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me at the wonderful event! I send very best wishes to your family members & friends who were so nice , helpful, beautiful and kind. :)
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So professional and sweet! She is super talented!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me at the beautiful wedding!! I loved the requested songs you chosen, too!! Thank you, again. 🙏💕
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Very professional. We worked together for about the music for our wedding and cocktail hour. Katsumi learned a couple of new songs, made excellent suggestions. Showed up early and performed wonderfully. Guests commented on how they enjoyed the entertainment. Highly reccomend.
Pianist, Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for having us for your wedding!! We were so happy with you, your family members , your guests and unforgettable nature beauty, too! :)
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Katsumi was just outstanding… played a really great play list as per theme of the party and everyone loved her music 🎶👍👏👏👏
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for the review. ✨
It was great night with such wonderful guests!! I loved them too. 💐
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Katsumi was a great communicator leading up to the event. I booked her for my wedding ceremony and sent her song requests and she really delivered. Her music was beautiful and she was super flexible because of the weather we thought we would have the ceremony inside but at the last minute we were able to quickly move everything outside and Katsumi adapted with us with ease. Everyone enjoyed her music and I would recommend her to everyone!!!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for your review!! It was magical day that the weather went shiny sunny for that moment. Congratulations to your special day!! :)
Katsumi was wonderful. She played for my wife and I, in our home, for a private anniversary dinner. We were thrilled with her performance and the beautiful music she played. Katsumi is both very professional. as well as, a beautiful person. I never had to worry when I asked a question, changed the time, or worry about her arrival. She responded quickly to every email or text. I would absolutely recommend Katsumi for any event, big or small, you will not be disappointed! Beautiful music from a very special artist!
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I had the pleasure to work with Katsumi as she performed at my husband’s 50th birthday celebration. She was simply amazing . She is very flexible and very easy to work with. She has a large repertoire and even learned and played new songs that I chose. Her performance was unbelievable and all my guests were impressed. I will definitely hire her again in the very near future!!! Thank you so much Katsumi. Pamela
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for the review! It was wonderful time with your loved ones and the requested songs were inspiring! Thank you, again. :)
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It was a pleasure working with Katsumi. She is an excellent musician and a sweet person. Thank you for everything.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you, Pankti! Everything was so beautiful there!! Congratulations to the special day with all you love.💖
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Katsumi's playing was truly one of the highlights of our wedding reception dinner! She was prompt, always responsive to messages, kind, and a phenomenal musician. The Bollywood/Hindi music she played was out of this world and I heard compliments all night from various guests. Thanks so much, Katsumi!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for the opportunity to play those special music at your special day. ✨ There was so artistic space and everything was inspiring!
Congratulations💖
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Katsumi was awesome!!! Everyone at cocktail hour loved her performance. She played the violin beautifully. It was captivating and I would recommend her 100 times.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so mach, Jennifer!!
It was wonderful time with many guests who celebrated your beautiful daughter!✨
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Katsumi is an excellent violin player! Not only is she extremely talented, she is so easy to work with. She is very quick to respond and was early to my event to ensure setup went smoothly. She was the highlight of my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for wonderful review! It was such a beautiful spring wedding, and the music selection you made was perfect match with that day. :) Thank you , again!
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Katsumi impressed all of my guests! She was professional, her sound was accurate and soothing, and she plays a plethora of songs. I even requested 5 songs that she was able to learn for the event and played it exact! I recommend her!!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for having me for the special event!! All of the stuff and guests were so friendly / helpful and well organized event was successful. :) Congratulations!!
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Katsumi is so talented and was a wonderful addition to my baby shower. She played all the songs I love and added a nice touch to my event. I will be contacting her again for future events.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for having me at your baby shower!! I am happy to hear you ( and your baby
too, hopefully! ) enjoyed the music. We keep in touch. :)
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Very talented. Everyone rave about the songs she played. She is very reliable and flexible to the time changes. Her music made my mom’s bday memorable. Thank you
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for wonderful time with your beautiful mom and people! I was so happy to play the music for all of them. :)
The perfect touch to our Sweet 16. Thank you Katsumi for the Memorable experience.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Congratulations to all of the family members and friends. It was beautiful day.💖
Thank you so much!!
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Katsumi and Marcel played for 90 minutes at my dads surprise 100th birthday party. They played every song requested and created a joyful, relaxing environment for our guests.
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Katsumi was amazing! So easy to work with and a big hit at our event. Would recommend to anyone looking to make an event extra special.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me!! Congratulations to your sister and new families❣️
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Katsumi was professional, courteous, accommodating and very talented. I hired her for an engagement party (as a surprise gift) and everyone loved her. They said she classed up the place LOL
She took two requests, one mid set for a hip hop song which she found on YouTube and played along to, and then after she was finished (since no one wanted her to leave), she had a request for the Ghostbusters song (so two children can dance), so she pulled it up on her iPad and played it for them while she packed up.
We'd hire her over and over again! Thanks Katsumi!
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Katsumi was wonderful to work with. We changed the time of the actual event twice, once just 24 hours before the actual event. She was so accommodating. Besides that she offers an extensive selection of songs and she plays beautifully. We could not have had a better artist for our daughters nuptials!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much !!It was gorgeous wedding with NYC people around there 🥰
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Katsumi made my proposal so special and played every song perfectly , she was very early to ensure she would be all set up for my moment!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Congratulations to you and all of your wonderful family members!! Thank you so much for having me at your special day🙏✨
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Katsumi made the night very special!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much !! It was so sweet event 🥰
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Katsumi really made my aunt’s birthday special
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much !! It was great time to play her favorite songs! 🎂🎶
Katsumi arrived early and was playing as all the guests, especially the guests of honor, walked in. She played beautifully, was mindful of how soft or loud to play and took requests. We were all blown away by her talent and it added a layer of joy for all. I couldn't recommend her more!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much!! I was impressed each scenes I have seen there. 💓
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Katsumi was excellent. She arrived early and set up. She plays beautifully and guests enjoyed her music. Would highly recommend.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for your review 💗 It was such a beautiful day with wonderful people and location!! Congratulations ✨
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Katsumi was incredible! I had three very different and very specific songs and she nailed them all! Katsumi made our very special day even more special! Thank you for everything!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me for the special day!! The special songs you selected were so sweet ❣️
Congratulations to you and your family!!
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Everyone at my wedding loved her!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much!! It was wonderful time with you and your guests 🙏💕
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Katsumi played during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and truly made our wedding day special and memorable. Not only is her skill absolutely phenomenal, but she is a wonderful person and was such a pleasure to work with. Would love to work with her again!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much, JC!! It was a great experience to work with you in such a precious environment like heaven. Please stay in touch. :)
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Honoring my parent's event with Katsumi was a huge success! Her performance was warmly received by all the guests! Katsumi's expertise as a violinist was out of this world, outstanding. The musical selections we selected were played with such grace and ease. When you listen to Katsumi play you feel like you are floating on a cloud. I will definitely use Katsumi for future events that I have. I absolutely love love Katsumi!
Thank You Forever,
Mo Brown
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Katsumi is an outstanding performer. She is humble and keen to accommodate new songs that she didn't have in her repertoire. In addition, to be very accommodating, she prepared for our event in two days, and her delivery was flawless.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Congratulations to your very special day!! To be surrounded by wonderful people, it was so comfortable to play those beautiful songs... Thank you so much!!:)
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Katsumi was amazing! My guests and I were truly touched and pleased with her performance. She was gracious as well as accommodating with my musical suggestions. My overall experience with her was awesome 👏🏾
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you!! The music songs you suggested were wonderful and inspired ✨️ Thank you for having me for unforgettable event!!
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Katsumi was amazing. Very nice and professional. She played every song I requested beautifully.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you , Yvonne!! It was beautiful event with you and such wonderful people!! 🙏✨
Amazing!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you, Maria!! 💖
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Katsumi played 1930s - 40s jazz …. She was on time and very professional. She has a very diverse repertoire and I highly recommend her!!!
Thanks Katsumi for making our event so special!!!!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you , Ellen!! I am so happy the event was done beautifully. Now I am in love with the requested songs that sounded super lovely.
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Katsumi is an excellent player with flexibility to adjust to new situations. Playing on a moving sailboat adds an extra layer of physical demands and bodily control. In addition, because it is 21st celebration, Katsumi understood to share the stage with Bluetooth depending on the mood of the guests. Her music was delightful. Would highly recommend her.
1920s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band, Pop Music
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for the unforgettable opportunity! It was amazing birthday party style. I was so impressed! Happy Birthday to the lady, again. 🎂
Thank you SO much Katsumi for making our wedding day so special!!!! <3
Katsumi is incredibly kind, professional, and an extremely talented violinist! She had excellent and timely communication about planning the details for our wedding day. She even went above and beyond in learning new songs to play for us!!! She arrived at our wedding early and played so beautifully!!! Our family and friends won't stop raving about how talented she is!!! If you are looking to hire a violinist for your next event, please look no further!
Thank you so much, Katsumi!!!! We hope to cross paths in the future again!
The Hades <3
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much, Briana!! The music selection you made was great and I loved learning those singable , danceable music. Congratulations!! :)
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Katsumi was very professional and responsive. I booked her for my wedding ceremony and the music was beautiful. I would definitely book her again.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much, Anna!! It was so beautiful wedding. :) I am looking forward to hear from you again anytime!
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Kat was very professional and quite a musician...I would highly recommend her
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for working with me! The DJ work helped me. Hope to work with you again!
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Excellent job and wonderful service
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much!! It was so pleasure to work with you! :)
Katsumi sounded beautiful. Loud enough to fill a church full of guest and not overly loud and over powering the church organ but just right. It was a Catholic mass for a wedding and she played accordingly. She seems very versatile with the styles that she can play and what she can play. Very organized. I would 1000 % recommend her. Being myself a musician since the 6 grade, you can hear the tone in Katsumi playing that she has it. Thank you for your wonderful playing I would not have a problem with any of your future clients reaching out to me.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having me! There were all of wonderful things with couple and people. The organ player, singer and church father helped setting up so kindly. I truly appreciate you all. :)
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Thank you so much! He really enjoyed you and so did I!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for having me at such a sweet, peaceful place!
I send best wishes to both of you. 🙏💕
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She worked with us, even when our event didn't start on time. She worked really hard to give us our music selection. Played beautifully and helped make our day really special.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
It was beautiful day! I loved your music selection, and appreciated the people's friendly reaction. Thank you for having me!
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She made the event !! She was absolutely Amazing ! She learned an Indian song and did it to perfection!
She is extremely versatile and professional!
I want her to every event !
I’m still impressed .
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for opening the door for such a wonderful culture! I still keep singing the melodies of Indian songs during I am walking on the street. It's really beautiful and fun! I'll keep learning them!
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Katsumi did an outstanding job as violinist in an event/competition showcasing my daughters original composition. She was prompt in all responses and was extremely professional through out our interaction and rehearsals. I would highly recommend her.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Congratulations to your daughter!! It was so pleasure to be the witness / performer of her successful concert !
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Katsumi was incredible!! She was very attentive, sweet, and an excellent violinist. Everyone was asking for her information after our party. Highly recommend her. Thank you so much Katsumi!!! You were amazing :)
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much!! I'll keep everyone's smile in my heart and appreciate to the beautiful people❣
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Katsumi is a professional musician, she arrived on time, understood the music, followed my lead and we created magic. I look forward to working with her more often. I strongly recommend
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you , Lekan !! It was great time to make the sounds together!!
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Katsumi Jazz played the violin beautifully at our parents 30th anniversary dinner. She really enhanced the evening, and is a pleasure to deal with. I look forward to hearing her play again in the near future!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Happy 30th anniversary to your parents❣ Thank you so much for having me at the special day!!
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I hired this group for my sons b-day party slash family and friends Christmas dinner .. they were so professional and the music was just great ! Everyone loved them and I would most definitely recommend them and use them in the future events !
Pianist, Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much for having my Jazz duo at your party!! We are looking forward to play the music at your event again!!
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Katsumi was so professional and accountable. She showed up early and stayed in the freezing cold until the couple arrived for the proposal. She even learned their favorite songs in just a few days leading up to the event.
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After the current situation with COVID, my wedding day plans drastically changed less than a week before the day. I reached out to Katsumi to play at our elopement in Central Park. I had already picked the songs I wanted for procession/recession and first dance, so I was a bit attached to them. I asked her if she knew them and she was quick to learn the ones she didn’t to ensure she could play them all! Her replies were always quick. She was extremely professional, talented, and kind! Would definitely hire her again for another event.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you , Fátima! It was sweet day ❣
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Very professional and excellent violinist.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much!! It was beautiful day!!
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Katsumi was amazing!! She really set the mood and turned our thanksgiving dinner into a luxury. Her music was breathtakingly beautiful and we are so excited to have her back!!!
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you so much ! It was one of the best Thanksgiving parties I have ever witnessed❣
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We had an informal wedding in central park and Katsumi did everything we could have hoped for! She brought music and adaptive some of our requests and was flexible around the timing and order on the fly. Very professional and easy to work with.
Violinist
Response from Katsumi WF Music:
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was such a lovely New Yorker's ceremony! :)
Booking Info
Price Range: Average $500 par event
Gig Length: 30 - 400 minutes
Languages: English, Japanese
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance
What to Expect
* Strong commitment with any gigs once I have been booked officially. Basically, I take my first priority with the highest appreciation to the responsible / serious clients who already knew my works through YouTube or ISG.
* Booking is the first come first served basis. A day before the event date ~ 10 to 12 months before the event date is officially inquirable. If you have a specific song(s) arrangement request, I would recommend to book officially as early as you can.
* I work with any gender, races, religions and nationalities.
* My music style is naturally spicy, windy with a certain groove for any genre. I am not good at exaggerating simple phrases with unnatural dance performances. Please check my YouTube channel or ISG, and contact me if my sound style might fit with your event fortunately.
* The fee is negotiable based on the agreeable details only.
About
Katsumi W. Ferguson - Katsumi WF ( Soloist violinist / Jazz violinist / Jazz viola player / pianist / composer / music arranger )
A native of Fukuoka, Japan, Katsumi W. Ferguson grew up in a small town near the sea. She began her violin studies at the age of 2 by her will and influenced by her father who was the student of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. She began piano studies at the age of 4 under her mother.
She freelanced extensively with various ensembles throughout Japan. She has worked at Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic and more. At the same time , she had been performing jazz and pop music at the weekly restaurant gigs, so she started learning how to improvise, influenced by working jazz musicians in her hometown Fukuoka Japan.
Katsumi moved to New York City in 2008 and performed with many different ensembles in the NYC area. As a classical chamber music player, she has worked at The Bergen Symphony ( principal second violin ), The Dream Unfinished ( activists orchestra member ) , The Bronx Concert Singers Chamber Orchestra ( concertmaster ) , The Chappaqua Orchestra Chamber Music Concert series ( guest artist ) and National Yiddish Theatre ( concertmaster ) and more.
As a soloist, she performed at Tenri Cultural Institute, William Paterson University Musical Salon Series, Baruch College and many other places.
From the Fall in 2018 to Winter in 2020, she participated in the weekly sessions at Dr. Barry Harris Jazz Orchestra & chorale organized by Dr. Harris regularly. She performed with Dr. Barry Harris as the viola jazz in the string quartet performers at “Jazz In The Park” Music Festival in Peekskill, NY, Summer of 2019.
Currently, she works for various events. Her main category is playing Jazz ( standard & bebop and more ) , also plays Classical music, Broadway music, Bollywood / Hindi songs, R&B, Soca and requested music from various genres by her versatile.
Additional Booking Notes
Please contact me for the details. I am familiar with performing with amplified violin or electric violin. I can bring my own speaker & equipment as well.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
September 07, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 12, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 13, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 21, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 19, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 07, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
August 31, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 30, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
August 25, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
August 24, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 23, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 12, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant / Bar Event |
August 11, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 30, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant / Bar Event |
July 28, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 25, 2024 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Personal Ocasion |
July 23, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant / Bar Event |
July 22, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant Event |
July 16, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant Event |
July 09, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant Event |
July 06, 2024 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Concert |
July 02, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant Event |
July 01, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant Event |
June 29, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 13, 2024 • All-day event | Personal Occasion |
June 08, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
May 31, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Party |
May 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Restaurant Event |
May 18, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 12, 2024 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party |
May 12, 2024 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Holiday Party |
May 10, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour |
May 03, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday party |
April 26, 2024 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 20, 2024 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Recording |
April 20, 2024 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Personal Occasion |
April 15, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Live Concert |
April 14, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 06, 2024–April 07, 2024 • 11:30pm - 12:15am | Birthday Party |
March 28, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Party |
March 20, 2024 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Festival |
March 09, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
March 08, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
February 27, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant / Bar Event |
February 24, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Concert |
February 23, 2024 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Restaurant / Bar Event |
February 05, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
January 30, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
January 25, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Surprise |
December 31, 2023–January 01, 2024 • 11:00pm - 12:30am | New Year's Party |
December 26, 2023 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 25, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 23, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Surprise |
December 21, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Baby Shower |
December 09, 2023 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 03, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 02, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | House Party |
December 02, 2023 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Engagement |
November 25, 2023 • 11:30am - 3:00pm | Wedding reception |
November 23, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
November 18, 2023 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Personal Occasion |
November 11, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 10, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 08, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 28, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 27, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
October 24, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 21, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
October 21, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 20, 2023 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 14, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 11, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Engagement event |
September 28, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 23, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2023 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 16, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 08, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 07, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 02, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Concert |
August 28, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Occasion |
August 26, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Baby Shower |
August 05, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 29, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 28, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 27, 2023 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Surprise |
July 24, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 21, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 02, 2023 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 25, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 24, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
June 18, 2023 • 8:00am - 8:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
June 17, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 11, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 03, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 02, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 27, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 26, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 25, 2023 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 20, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Quinceañera |
May 13, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 12, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
March 25, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
March 19, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Baby Shower |
March 18, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 10, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
March 05, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Baby Shower |
March 01, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
February 25, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
February 18, 2023 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Concert |
February 18, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
February 04, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
February 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 22, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
January 21, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 31, 2022 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Holiday Party ( New Year ) |
December 25, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Holiday Party ( Christmas ) |
December 17, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 06, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 03, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
November 27, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Concert |
November 24, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm | Holiday Party |
November 19, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 12, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Dinner Party |
November 11, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 09, 2022 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
November 09, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 05, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Bridal Shower |
November 04, 2022 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 30, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 23, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 23, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 22, 2022 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 22, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
October 21, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Anniversary Party |
October 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 16, 2022 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 14, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 08, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 02, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Surprise |
October 01, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
September 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
September 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 11, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Party |
September 10, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 04, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
September 02, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 28, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 23, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
August 22, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 18, 2022 • 5:30pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Engagement |
August 14, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 11, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
August 06, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 31, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 30, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
July 29, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 23, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 20, 2022 • 9:00am - 11:30am | Workshop |
July 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Bachelorette Party |
July 16, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Bridal Shower |
July 15, 2022 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 07, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 02, 2022 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Concert |
July 02, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | House Party |
June 26, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 25, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Bridal Shower |
June 23, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
June 19, 2022 • 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 18, 2022 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Bridal Shower |
June 16, 2022 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 12, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 05, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
June 05, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
June 03, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 30, 2022 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Birthday Party |
May 28, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Reception |
May 22, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Fair |
May 21, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Religious Celebration |
May 19, 2022 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 14, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 13, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 08, 2022 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Surprise |
May 07, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 05, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
April 30, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
April 24, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Surprise |
April 23, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 19, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
April 16, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
April 15, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 30, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |