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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. She has recorded and performed with various artists such as Vinnie Colaiuta, Harold Danko, Peter Erskin, Dave Koz, David Liebman, Vince Mendoza, Toshi Nagai, Marcus Printup, Tom Scott, and Bob Sheppard.. She is a member of Meg Okura's Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, the Brian VanArsdale Quintet, and leads her own trio with Jared Schonig and Malcolm Kirby Jr. She is also a featured pianist for Monica Mancini and has been performing with major orchestras across the united states. She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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I'm sending out word to you and Malcolm about the necessity for a horror movie marathon. Let's set a date for the very near future. I have several other interested parties--it will be wonderful.
Mamiko-chan, Genki? Saikin dousite masuka? Performing a lot? How's your brother doing? Let me know what's going on in your world. Hope all is well for you.(^o^) -Maki-
i found a hilarious recording of you dan and i (and vash) where we recorded bolivia @ 120 bpm and orange finnish tulip... lol... that drum intro is hot to the kicks
