Reiko Nakano Explained

Reiko Nakano
Birth Place:Tokyo, Japan
Alma Mater:Berklee College of Music
Occupation:Violinist, composer
Spouse:Tom Farrell

Reiko Nakano (born 1983) is a violinist, founder of Strings by Reiko, and director of Sound Roads Music (music school).

Early life

Nakano was born in Tokyo, Japan. At age three, Nakano began playing the violin. She studied classical music.[1] [2] Nakano was an accomplished violinist in classical music.[3]

Education

At age 18, Nakano traveled from Japan to Boston, Massachusetts, United States to study contemporary music.[2] In 2005, Nakano earned a bachelor's degree in music from Berklee College of Music. Nakano's study was in the field of jazz and world music.[4]

Career

While Nakano was a student, she performed with many pop, rock, R&B, and rap artists including Kenny Barron, Michael Brecker, Gary Burton, Kelly Clarkson, P. Diddy, Richard Evans, Ariana Grande, Dave Grusin, Charlie Haden, Oliver Heldens, Elton John, Donna McElroy, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, T-Pain, Dianna Reeves, Lee Ritenour, Snoop Dogg, Steven Tyler, Kanye West, and John Williams.[2]

In January 2010, Nakano founded Strings by Reiko (SBR), a music group that is a string ensemble. The group's repertoire includes classical music, jazz, tango, rock, and pop arranged for a string ensemble presentation.[5] [6]

Since 2011, Nakano has performed violin on stage in venues such as the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Staple Center in Los Angeles. Nakano performed violin on stage at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the NBA All Stars Game Half Time Show in Los Angeles, California, and Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California.(February 20, 2011) - as herself performing violin with Rihanna.[7] [8]

In addition to playing the violin, Nakano is also an arranger and composer.[3] Nakano is also a music instructor. In July 2015, Nakano founded and became the director of Sound Road Music, a music education school in Santa Monica, California.[4]

Personal life

Nakano's husband is Tom Farrell, a musician who has been playing guitar since the age of twelve.[9] In 2011, Nakano and Emi Gilbert supported the efforts of the Japanese Red Cross on recovery of the people affected by the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami[10]

Discography

Album

Single

Filmography

Selected list of Nakano's film, music video, and commercial video.

Other performances

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Introducing Los Angeles String Quartet Violinist Reiko Nakano . Rossi Music . www.rossimusic.biz . August 27, 2019.
  2. Web site: Reiko Nakano . reikonakano.com . November 21, 2018.
  3. Web site: Reiko Nakano - violin . instrumental casting.com . November 27, 2018.
  4. Web site: Palisades Rocks the Fourth - 2018 Show . Palisades rocks the fourth.org . November 21, 2018.
  5. Web site: Strings By Reiko . stringsbyreikimusic.com . November 21, 2018.
  6. Web site: Strings By Reiko . . November 21, 2018.
  7. Web site: Rihanna, Drake, and Kanye West Performance At The 2011 NBA All Star Game . worldstarhiphop.com . February 21, 2011 . November 23, 2018. (use search)
  8. Web site: Rihanna Medley (NBA All Star Game), Live 2011 . YouTube.com . March 22, 2011 . November 23, 2018.
  9. Web site: Palisades Rock the Fourth . palisadesrockthe fourth.org . November 24, 2018.
  10. Web site: Prayer - Violin version . YouTube.com . March 29, 2011 . November 23, 2018.
  11. Web site: Let It Go . . September 25, 2007 . November 21, 2018.
  12. Web site: Timeless . . June 8, 2010 . November 21, 2018.
  13. Web site: Timeless: Arthur Verocai. mochilla Presents / Live At Luckman Theatre, LA 15 Mar 2009/+DVD. Recorded at Harriet And Charles Luck man Fine Arts Complex, Los Angeles . . March 15, 2009 . November 23, 2018.
  14. Web site: Timeless: Suite for Ma Dukes . . October 26, 2010.
  15. Web site: When Love Happens: The Loving Day Concert . . June 12, 2009 . November 21, 2018.
  16. Web site: When Love Happens: The Loving Day Concert . ccmusic.com . June 8, 2010 . November 21, 2018.
  17. Web site: The Salesman and the Shark . . August 27, 2012 . November 21, 2018.
  18. Web site: Live from Lexx's Mom's Garage . . February 26, 2016 . November 24, 2018.
  19. Web site: Heaven and Earth . AllMusic. June 22, 2018 . November 21, 2018.
  20. Web site: Alice In Chains - Your Decision . YouTube.com . December 5, 2009 . November 23, 2018.
  21. Web site: Tico Tico with Reiko Nakano . YouTube.com . March 14, 2010 . November 24, 2018.
  22. Web site: Blackbird . YouTube.com . April 3, 2010 . November 24, 2018.
  23. Web site: Don't You Worry About A Thing . YouTube.com . April 3, 2010 . November 24, 2018.
  24. Web site: DJ Matuss information . thedjlist.com . November 27, 2018.
  25. Web site: HP dv67 flip Commercial . YouTube.com . April 28, 2015 . November 24, 2018.
  26. Web site: WestpacWestpac Bank Commercial (Photo of Reiko Nakano violin and two other musicians) . November 27, 2018.
  27. Web site: America's Next Top Model season 22 Finale Runway Show . YouTube.com . December 17, 2015 . November 23, 2018.
  28. Web site: Il Volo singing 'Surrender' on Jay Leno's Tonight Show . . May 26, 2015 . November 23, 2018.
  29. Web site: Rihanna, Drake, and Kanye West Performance At The 2011 NBA All Star Game . worldstarhiphop.com . February 21, 2011 . November 23, 2018. (use search)
  30. Web site: Blog - Two Steps From Hell Live Concert -- Aftermath . ayapeardmedia.com . June 17, 2013 . November 23, 2018.

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