Hi, I’m Ken Aihara. I’m a Japanese-born keyboardist, composer, producer, and sound designer based in New York. I blend Jazz-fusion, EDM, and rock to create a distinctive, energetic sound that keeps evolving with each project. Over the years I’ve collaborated with stellar artists and contributed to albums, theater, and promotional content. JazzTrail described my performances as captivating and energetically charged, reflecting my passion for pushing boundaries while keeping the music emotionally engaging.…

Ken Aihara

Hi, I’m Ken Aihara. I’m a Japanese-born keyboardist, composer, producer, and sound designer based in New York. I blend Jazz-fusion, EDM, and rock to create a distinctive, energetic sound that keeps evolving with each project. Over the years I’ve collaborated with stellar artists and contributed to albums, theater, and promotional content. JazzTrail described my performances as captivating and energetically charged, reflecting my passion for pushing boundaries while keeping the music emotionally engaging.…

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Hi, I’m Ken Aihara. I’m a Japanese-born keyboardist, composer, producer, and sound designer based in New York. I blend Jazz-fusion, EDM, and rock to create a distinctive, energetic sound that keeps evolving with each project.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with stellar artists and contributed to albums, theater, and promotional content. JazzTrail described my performances as captivating and energetically charged, reflecting my passion for pushing boundaries while keeping the music emotionally engaging.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent

Work Experience

Keyboardist at Hertz Drums
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Featured as a keyboardist in promotional content; provided composition, sound design, video editing, and mixing.
Keyboardist at Angel Vivaldi x Steve Morse
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Performed with Angel Vivaldi and legendary guitarist Steve Morse.
Keyboardist at Circumstellar
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Album release 'Circumstellar' (Circumsteller) featuring notable musicians such as Virgil Donati, Anika Nilles, Andre Nieri, Jonathan Lundberg, Evan Marien, and Bob Lanzetti.
Album Release at Circumstellar
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Album release featuring notable musicians such as Virgil Donati, Anika Nilles, Andre Nieri, Jonathan Lundberg, Evan Marien and Bob Lanzetti from Snarky Puppy.
Keyboardist at Barnstormers Theater
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Keyboardist for Into The Woods at Barnstormers Theater.
Keyboardist at Into The Woods at Barnstormers Theater
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Performed as keyboardist for Into The Woods production.
Keyboardist at GetGoodDrum
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Promotion video for GetGoodDrum.
Promotion Video at GetGoodDrum
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Promotion video involvement for GetGoodDrum.
Keyboardist at Blue Swan Records @ VuDu Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Performed on Skylar Capporicci's album for Blue Swan Records.
Keyboardist at Reason Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Promotion video for Reason Studio featuring Synth Friktion.
Keyboardist at Blue Swan Records at VuDu Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Performed on Blue Swan Records guitarist Skylar Capporicci's album.
Promotion Video at Reason Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Promotion video work for Reason Studio; performed on Synth Friktion.
Synth & Sound Designer at Tomo Hasebe
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Album 'aitch and emz'; collaborated with Oz Noy, Evan Marien, Ole Mathisen; engineered by Mike Marciano.
Keyboardist at Multiverse (Album)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Recorded own album at Bunker Studio, featuring Bob Lanzetti, Evan Marien, Marko Djordjevic; mixing/engineering by Aaron Nevezie.
Synth & Sound Design at Tomo Hasebe Album “aitch and emz”
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Collaborated with Oz Noy, Evan Marien, Ole Mathisen, and Grammy-winning engineer Mike Marciano.
Album Release at Multiverse
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Recorded my own album at Bunker Studio, featuring Bob Lanzetti, Evan Marien, Marko Djordjevic and recording/mixing by Aaron Nevezie.

Education

Diploma in Electronic Production & Design; Piano Performance at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Keyboard at Osaka University of Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Electronic Production & Design; Piano Performance at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Keyboard at Osaka University of Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Best Keyboardist Award
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
1st Prize, Main Stage Competition
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
1st Prize, Main Stage Competition
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Best Keyboardist Award
January 1, 2010 - January 5, 2026
1st Prize, Main Stage Competition
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
1st Prize, Main Stage Competition
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    Circumstellar

    Ken Aihara 2nd Album“CIRCUUMSTELLER”

    Credits;
    Ken Aihara (Keys/Synth Composition)
    Andre Nieri (Guitar)
    Bob Lanzetti from Snarky Puppy (Guitar)
    Evan Marien (Bass)
    Virgil Donati (Drums)
    Anika Nilles (Drums)
    Jonathan Lundberg (Drums)
    Aaron Nevezie (Mixed)
    Alex DeTurk (Mastered)