Chihiro Murata
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Chihiro MurataChihiro Murata began studying classical piano at the age of three, along with dance and swimming. Her musical journey took a turn in high school when she started playing in bands, eventually joining a big band jazz ensemble at university. While still a student, she began performing with singer-songwriters and improvisational musicians across a wide range of genres, participating in live shows and recording sessions both within and beyond her home prefecture.
After graduation, she continued her musical evolution through work with big band jazz orchestras and her own piano trio. Currently, she is an active performer, supporting a diverse array of artists in live performances and studio projects throughout Japan.
In addition to her performance work, Murata has composed music for commercials and websites, and has organized interdisciplinary events bringing together painters, sculptors, and other creatives to foster collaboration across artistic boundaries.
She approaches each note with care and intention, always seeking to expand her musical sensitivity through connection, exploration, and continued artistic challenge.