Keita Ogawa

About

Japanese drummer who has worked with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Assad Brothers, and the Maria Schneider Orchestra.

Before Fame

He studied at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Trivia

He lived in Rio de Janeiro for three months in order to study with respected Brazilian percussionists such as Jorginho do Pandeiro and Celsinho Silva.

Family Life

He hails from Nagasaki, Japan.

Associated With

He has performed with the instrumental jazz/funk ensemble Snarky Puppy, a group that was founded by bassist Michael League.