{"id":49,"date":"2018-06-24T10:30:33","date_gmt":"2018-06-24T01:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2023-11-11T02:52:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T17:52:31","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"clearfix under\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"h-left sp-h-logo\">\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ken-aihara\/img\/common\/logo.png\" alt=\"ken aihara\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u25bcsp-menu --><\/p>\n<nav class=\"menu clearfix spmenu\">\n<div class=\"menu1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"menu2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"menu3\"><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<ul id=\"menu\">\n<li><ul class=\"bogo-language-switcher list-view\"><li class=\"en-US en current first\"><span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"en-US\" href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49\/\" title=\"EN\" class=\"current\" aria-current=\"page\">EN \/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ja last\"><span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"ja\" href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49\/\" title=\"JP\"> JP<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/about\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/news\">News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/schedule\">Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/discography\">Discography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/contact\">Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Kensynth\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \u25b2sp-menu --><\/p>\n<div class=\"h-right\">\n<div class=\"h-r-left\">\n<ul class=\"bogo-language-switcher list-view\"><li class=\"en-US en current first\"><span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"en-US\" href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49\/\" title=\"EN\" class=\"current\" aria-current=\"page\">EN \/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ja last\"><span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"ja\" href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49\/\" title=\"JP\"> JP<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<nav>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/about\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/news\">News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/schedule\">Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/discography\">Discography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/contact\">Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"h-r-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Kensynth\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ken-aihara\/img\/common\/h-fblogo.png\" alt=\"facebook\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"about-main u-main\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ken-aihara\/img\/about\/main-txt.png\" alt=\"about\" \/><\/div>\n<section class=\"inner content\">\n<section class=\"Introduction\">\n<div class=\"int-content\">\n<p><span class=\"style_bold\">\u201cShowcasing his extraordinary musical prowess through captivating jazz-rock fusion performances inspired by role-playing games, he delivers an exceptional and enchanting musical experience.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\nJazzTrail (Magazine)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"int-content\">\n<p><span class=\"style_bold\">\u201cKen Aihara&#8217;s playing shines with exceptional skill and mastery, making a captivating addition to the jazz-fusion genre.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\nProgressive Aspect (Magazine)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"int-content\">\n<p><span class=\"style_bold\">\u201cKen Aihara is one of the finest synth soloists I\u2019ve played with, and his compositions have incredible depth.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\nEvan Marien (Bassist, Allan Holdsworth, Virgil Donati)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h2>PROFILE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clum clearfix\">\n<div class=\"c-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image1.jpeg\" alt=\"aiharaken\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-right\">\n<p><span class=\"style_bold\">Ken Aihara<\/span> is a Japanese Keyboardist, Composer, Producer, and Sound Designer based in the vibrant music scene of New York. His innovative blend of Jazz-fusion, EDM, Rock, and more has given birth to a truly distinctive sound that defies conventions. The esteemed magazine <span class=\"style_bold\">&#8220;JazzTrail&#8221;<\/span> raves about his performances as a captivating, energetically charged blend of influences.<\/p>\n<p>Ken&#8217;s debut album, <span class=\"style_bold\">&#8220;Multiverse,\u201d<\/span> stands as a testament to his musical prowess. It features collaborations with luminaries such as <span class=\"style_bold\">Bob Lanzetti from Snarky Puppy<\/span>, the mesmerizing <span class=\"style_bold\">Evan Marien<\/span> (known for his work with the legendary Allan Holdsworth and Tygran Hamsian), the rhythmic powerhouse <span class=\"style_bold\">Marko Djordjevic<\/span> (Matt Garrison and Wayne Krantz), and the versatile <span class=\"style_bold\">Aaron Nevezie<\/span> (Nerve-Jojo Mayer and Emmy Award-nominated).<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his album, Ken has shared the stage with New York&#8217;s musical elite, even teaming up with the legendary jazz bassist <span class=\"style_bold\">Paul E West<\/span>, His contributions on albums alongside artists like <span class=\"style_bold\">Oz Noy<\/span> and the two-time Grammy winner, <span class=\"style_bold\">Mike Marciano<\/span>. Ken&#8217;s wizardry extends to the realm of synthesizers and sound design, work in promotional videos for <span class=\"style_bold\">Reason Instruments<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Expanding his global influence, Ken&#8217;s collaborations with Bollywood&#8217;s musical maestros have extended his reach across continents, contributing to projects that transcend borders. Ken Aihara is more than a musician; he&#8217;s a sonic pioneer, an architect of uncharted musical realms.<\/p>\n<p>Ken Aihara&#8217;s new album release, &#8216;<span class=\"style_bold\">Circumsteller<\/span>,\u2019 features an electrifying lineup of world-renowned musicians, each adding their distinctive flair to this musical odyssey. Collaborators include the virtuosic Drummer <span class=\"style_bold\">Virgil Donati<\/span>, the mesmerizing <span class=\"style_bold\">Anika Nilles<\/span> (known for her work with Jeff Beck), Brazilian guitar sensation <span class=\"style_bold\">Andre Nieri<\/span>, the dynamic <span class=\"style_bold\">Evan Marien<\/span>, the exceptional <span class=\"style_bold\">Bob Lanzetti<\/span>, and the ingenious <span class=\"style_bold\">Jonathan LundBerg<\/span> of Dirty Loops fame.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">&#8216;<span class=\"style_bold\">Circumsteller<\/span>\u2019 is a testament to Ken&#8217;s global reach and his ability to unite musical talents from diverse corners of the world. This album represents a fusion of cultures, genres, and boundless creativity. It&#8217;s a sonic journey that defies conventions and invites listeners to explore new musical dimensions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style_bold\">Early Life<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ken started keyboard at age 3. From childhood, concerning his father\u2019s work, he has spent summer in Europe and have a global perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Ken attended Osaka University of Art(OUA), Electronic keyboard major in Japan. During his time at OUA, Ken won the first prize in the various competitions and he had the best keyboard award from Osaka University of Art. After getting a degree(B.E), Ken attended <span class=\"style_bold\">Berklee College of Music<\/span>. Ken studied Piano under Steve Hunt(Allan Holdsworth), David Sancious(Jeff Beck), Jim Beard(steely Dan),Mark Rossi(George Russell), Dave Limina(B.B. King), to name a few. He also studied electronic production design major for sound design, mix engineering, audio programming, and post-production works.<\/p>\n<p>Ken graduated Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music and he moved to New York. He got opportunities to play with top New York musicians.\u201d Ken Aihara is recognized as a multi-talented artist who goes beyond being just a keyboardist. He excels as a composer, sound designer, producer, beat maker, and is also highly regarded for his skills in mixing and mastering.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h2>VIDEOS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"youtube clearfix\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kmfqT7RKwnA\" width=\"358\" height=\"202\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2jYJVgMhHS8\" width=\"358\" height=\"202\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K1UI5y5u29Q\" width=\"358\" height=\"202\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"youtube clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FBHz8pBCi9k\" width=\"358\" height=\"202\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M_zt0DR4R0E\" width=\"358\" height=\"202\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Jfn9GwTHZA\" width=\"358\" height=\"202\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h2>MUSIC<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"youtube clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/users\/435407580&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"358\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1301487112&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"358\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/939768223&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"358\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home About News Schedule Discography Contact Facebook Home About News Schedule Discography Contact \u201cShowcasing his extraordinary musical prowess through captivating jazz-rock fusion performances inspired by role-playing games, he delivers an exceptional and enchanting musical experience.\u201d JazzTrail (Magazine) \u201cKen Aihara&#8217;s playing shines with exceptional skill and mastery, making a captivating addition to the jazz-fusion genre.\u201d Progressive &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/en\/about\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">ABOUT<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"7"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":319,"href":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49\/revisions\/319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ken-aihara.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}