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Born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, Martha Kato is a pianist, composer and arranger in her blossoming career in New York. Based in New York since 2009, she has performed across the world as a bandleader and collaborator at major venues such as Blue Note, Jazz Standard, Blues Alley, The Jazz Gallery, Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club and Smalls Jazz Club. Playing in a wide range of styles and instrumentations, she has shared the stage and studio-recording with collaborators including Remy Le Boeuf, Miho Hazama, Alexis Cuadrado, Jonathan Powell and Pedro Giraudo. Her debut album, "Tales from The Trees" (2016), has highlighted her brilliance both in playing and writing, featuring the 8-piece band with her vocals which add a unique taste to the ensemble. Mixed flavors from music of West Africa, South America, Jazz and classical music, her music keeps the weight of improvisation and composition in an interesting balance.
Martha Kato plays contemporary jazz, blending it with influences from West African, South American, and classical music, often featuring her intricate compositions and improvisations.
Martha Kato was born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, and is currently based in New York.
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