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Kuni Mikami on the Upper Terrace at Bryant Park (Site)

Thursday August 17, 2023, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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An event every day that begins at 12:30 pm, repeating until Friday August 18, 2023

Free
Kuni Mikami on the Upper Terrace at Bryant Park

Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple’s finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians sprinkled throughout the schedule.

Kuni Mikami

Kuni Mikami was born in 1954 and raised in Tokyo, Japan. He began his classical training on the piano at a tender age of six. After graduated Kudan High School, he studied composition at Shobi Music Academy and Jazz piano with Mr. Sadayasu Fujii. In 1974 he immigrated to New York City to pursue his dream as jazz pianist. He was introduced to the Be-Bop Master, Mr. Barry Harris and became his first Japanese pupil. Studied jazz piano with him for 10 years. At a same time Kuni attended Jazz Mobil Workshop, studied with world class piano accompanist, Mr. Norman Simmons. Those two pianists influenced Mikami tremendously. Kuni was a regular player at the Jam sessions joints, such as Jazz Cultural Theatre, Jazz Forum and Tin Place. Met many follow musicians and the paid performance opportunities came in through these connections.

Details

Date:
Thursday August 17, 2023
Time:
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://bryantpark.org/activities/piano

Venue

Bryant Park, Upper Terrace
36 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018 United States
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Website:
http://www.bryantpark.org