RealTracks Artist Bio: Keita Ogawa

Born in Sasebo city, Nagasaki, Japan, Keita Ogawa studied at Koyo Institute of Music in Kobe City. Ogawa also studied with legendary musicians and educators Manuel "Egui" Castrillo, Jamey Haddad, Tito De Gracia, David Rosado, and Mark Walker at Berklee College of Music, as well as studying with Jorginho do Pandeiro, Celsinho Silva, Kiko Freitas, and Marcio Bahia in Brazil. Ogawa has now become one of the most sought-after percussionists and drummers in New York City working with some of the biggest names in modern music including Yo-yo-ma, Assad Brothers, Charlie Hunter, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Le Nubians, Romero Lubambo, Clarice Assad, Jaques Morelenbaum, Osvaldo Golijov, Eric Harland, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and more. He is currently working on several projects including Snarky Puppy, J-Squad, Banda Magda, Bokantè, and Camila Meza & the Nectar Orchestra. Keita can play virtually any percussion instrument and musical style with a beautiful musical touch.

Visit Ogawa's website for more information: https://keitaogawa.com