Yuki Kumagai Vocalist and pianist Born in Tokyo Moved to Sydney in 1987 Yuki Kumagai has been singing with various bands in many venues around Sydney. Now she has her own `Yuki Kumagai Quartet` with David Smith on guitar, John Mackie on double bass and Laurie Bennett on drums. They perform regularly at the Soup Plus, at other venues and at private functions. She also performs regularly with The Coast Dixielanders and Jumpin` Jive at Asquith Rugby League Club, Botany RSL Club, at other venues and at private functions.

In 2003 Yuki played Madam Leang in the musical `Flower Drum Song`. She performed with Chuck Yates on piano and John Mackie on double bass at the Sydney Opera House for the Australia and Japan Goodwill Concert in 2003. For a year she contributed a regular column to Nichigo Press about her life in music. Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK) was interested in her way of life and featured her in its program twice. She has also worked with a number of prominent musicians including Bobby Gebert, Dave Colton, Graham Conlon, John MacCarthy, Bill Dudley, Mike Hallum, Tony Berkys, Chris Ross, Tony Hicks, David Smith, John Mackie, Laurie Bennett and Marty Mooney. In February 07, Yuki, John Mackie and Tony Burkys played three shows on the Japanese cruise ship Pacific Venus.

Currently Yuki teaches jazz vocals. Yuki and her musicians are also avaliable for private functions. (Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas parties etc.)

For Enquiries Contact Yuki