Keepsake House presents: Sarah Kang

You’re invited to Keepsake House’s first solo artist show with singer/songwriter Sarah Kang and special guest, pianist-producer Takahiro Izumikawa. Settle in at Hunky Dory’s colorful outdoor patio and grab a drink from the bar for an evening of original music and conversation rooted in stories of childhood, growth, and committed love.

Sarah Kang is a Korean-American jazz/soul/R&B singer-songwriter based in New York City. Born in South Korea and raised in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas, her music, much like her life experiences, crosses the borders of genre. Her inspiration comes from artists like Crush, Bruno Major, and H.E.R.; however, her earnest voice paired with soul sensibilities and thoughtful songwriting creates a sound that is all her own. Her hope is that her music can encourage listeners to ask important questions and provide safe, cozy spaces to rest.

Takahiro Izumikawa is a highly sought-after pianist, keyboardist, arranger, and producer born and raised in Japan. His style has its roots in jazz but incorporates hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and traditional Japanese melodies. He released his first piano solo album in 2014, which was sponsored by Kawai Musical Instruments. He moved to New York City later that year to further his music career. Since then, he has worked with well-known hip hop artists such as Smif&Wessun, Kool Keith, Black Moon, and Smoke DZA. He has also worked with Grammy Award winning musicians Maurice Brown (trumpet player for Anderson .Paak), Jermaine Holmes (vocalist for D’Angelo), Daru Jones (drummer), Mononeon (bassist), Marcus Machado (guitarist), and Timothy Bloom (vocalist). Takahiro’s latest albums include “Life is Your Thoughts”, released through major label Ropeadope in April 2020, and “Outage”, a solo piano album released in January 2021.