HIROKO KOKUBU(pianist & composer)Born in Tokyo, Hiroko studied classical piano at the Kunitachi Music College andachieved excellence there by playing such classics as Schubert and　Ravel.After graduation, she went to New York to study Jazzunder the guidance of some great musicians including Mr.
Barry Harris.In 1987, she made her first album "More Than You Know" which was released in Japan by JVC.This album was highly acclaimed in Japan as "a debut albumof a great woman pianist &composer who represents the newer.
"It was also released in the US and Canada by GRP Records andwas very well received in those markets as well.Since then, she has had 9 albums released in Japan and4 in the US, some of which also have been released in other areas of Asia and Europe.
They are all-successful because of the warm, beautiful melodies and pop influences of her compositions,which are embodied in her thrilling, hot improvisations.She is also known for her unique ability to engage in on-stage banter,a skill she developed as an anchor woman on CNN News in Japan and a radio DJ.
Hiroko has gained worldwide popularity now, having played atseveral international events including the Jakarta Jazz Festival (in Indonesia) andthe Catalina Island Jazz Festival (in the US).In 1997, she was fortunate enough to have a chance to liveand study in Los Angeles at national expense.
She played with some great musicians like Ivan Lins, Don Grusin and AbeLaboriel,and is loved by them because of her extraordinary sense in music and herfriendliness.In the summer of 1998, she demonstrated her ability both as a pianistand a bright emcee at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Japan,playing excitingly with George Duke and Phil Perry and entertaining the Japanese audiencewith her witty repartee with Mr.
Nobs.1999,autum 10th album release "Piano Letter"2000,winter 11th album release "Moments "2002.15th anivasary.
