Acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world is coming to Alaska. A master storyteller, Matsui crafts exquisite compositions replete with lush harmonies and global rhythms to create timeless musical anthems.

Internationally known as an elite Jazz/R&B/Pop saxophonist, songwriter, producer, and performer, saxophonist, composer, producer, and vocalist, Eric Darius likes to play by his own rules. He’s a visionary who has learned to listen to his own inner voice. Steeped in tradition and grounded in the lessons learned from his mentors, Darius is not afraid to push himself and his art forward. His performance at the Catalina Island JAZZTRAX Festival earned him the JAZZTRAX Best Live Performance of the Year and the SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS Debut Artist of the Year awards.

Viloinist Elena Lukina will open the the concert.