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Blending jazz and classical roots, Playing at French restaurant since I moved London last year. Please check my impro performance!
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Having studied classical piano from an early age, I developed a deep passion for jazz and pop music in my teenage years. I honed my ability to play by ear while also refining my skills in arranging. During university, I studied music theory while actively performing in Tokyo’s live houses and bars as a jam session host and support pianist. I also pursued singing and piano, and the cover videos I arranged and uploaded during my university years gained international recognition. Based in my hometown of Nagoya, I performed in trios and bands while supporting artists and participating in studio recordings. I played a key role in the production of an American singer-songwriter’s album, contributing improvisational performances and arrangements to dozens of recorded tracks. Since moving to London six months ago, I have been performing at various restaurants across the city. My next performance will take place on Valentine’s Day 2025, at a Piano Night hosted by a restaurant bar in London. -- EDUCATION: NAGOYA MUSIC UNIVERSITY 2016-2020 Department of Music MIZUMURA SAORI PIANO SCHOOL 2007- 2009 YAMAHA MUSIC PIANO SCHOOL 2000- 2006 ACCOLADES: - Won a prize at the Yamaha Junior Festival - Passed Yamaha's Grade 7 piano performance exam with all A’s - Czerny No. 40. I finished Bach's Symphonies ✧ Professional Piano Performances ︎ - London, UK (Since October 2024) Regular performances at The Black Horse (Restaurant & Bar) Resident pianist at Pierre Victoire Soho (French Restaurant) Supporting pianist for various jam sessions across the city ー Nagoya, Japan (2020–2024) Regular performances at Piano Ruru (Bar) Live performances at hotels, private events, and weddings

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Mr T
6 days ago
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For my mother’s 80th birthday, I wanted something really special, and I was so lucky to find Toko at the last moment. She was super easy to communicate with and really flexible. The performance was brilliant. Her improvisation added such a fresh and emotional touch to every piece. My mum was over the moon when Toko played all her favourite songs, including a lovely Carpenters jazz arrangement and her all-time favourite, Misty. She brought so much warmth to the whole evening. It was unforgettable. Highly recommended!

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Sarah E
26 days ago
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Toko played during our drinks reception at our wedding and was amazing! Beautiful programme, would recommend for any event!

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Greg
1 year ago

Played amazing at the winter ball, a Good-Enough college event.

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Dan
1 year ago

Victore restaurant in Soho, amazing piano skills, everyone at the restaurant loved it!

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Toko's Song list

Soul & R&B (Jazz Arrangement)
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Back to Black – Amy Winehouse
Fantasy – Earth, Wind & Fire
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
I’m Still in Love with You – Al Green
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Love and Happiness – Al Green
Love Me or Leave Me – Nina Simone
My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Summertime – Louis Armstrong / Ella Fitzgerald
Tired of Being Alone – Al Green
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell
You Are My Sunshine – Stevie Wonder
You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
Pop & Rock
A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
All I Ask – Adele
All of Me – John Legend
Beat It – Michael Jackson
Blackbird – The Beatles
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Come Together – The Beatles
Crocodile Rock – Elton John
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Daniel – Elton John
Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis
Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
Get Lucky – Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Honesty – Billy Joel
How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
I Want to Break Free – Queen
I’m Still Standing – Elton John
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Killer Queen – Queen
Let It Be – The Beatles
Love of My Life – Queen
Magic – Coldplay
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
No One – Alicia Keys
Penny Lane – The Beatles
Piano Man – Billy Joel
Riptide – Vance Joy
Rocket Man – Elton John
Rock with You – Michael Jackson
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
Someone Like You – Adele
Strawberry Fields Forever – The Beatles
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
There She Goes – The La’s
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
With or Without You – U2
Wonderwall – Oasis
Yellow – Coldplay
Your Song – Elton John
Jazz Standards (Composers & Artists)
Jazz Standards
All of Me – Billie Holiday
All the Things You Are – Sarah Vaughan
Angel Eyes – Frank Sinatra
A Foggy Day – Fred Astaire
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
Besame Mucho – Consuelo Velázquez
Cheek to Cheek – Frank Sinatra
Cry Me a River – Arthur Hamilton
Day by Day – Axel Stordahl
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
Misty – Erroll Garner
Moon River – Henry Mancini
My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers / Lorenz Hart
My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers / Lorenz Hart
Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
Take Five – Paul Desmond
Take the "A" Train – Billy Strayhorn
The Girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz
Film Music
A Whole New World (Jazz Arrangement) – Disney
Aladdin (Jazz Arrangement) – Disney
Amélie (Comptine d’un autre été: L’après-midi) – Yann Tiersen
Beauty and the Beast – Disney
Forrest Gump – Main Title (Feather Theme) – Alan Silvestri
Frozen (Jazz Arrangement) – Disney
Howl’s Moving Castle (Merry-Go-Round of Life) – Joe Hisaishi
Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä – Joe Hisaishi
Kiki’s Delivery Service (A Town with an Ocean View) – Joe Hisaishi
La La Land (Selections) – Justin Hurwitz
My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) – Joe Hisaishi
Shire Theme (Concerning Hobbits) – Howard Shore
Spirited Away (One Summer’s Day) – Joe Hisaishi
The Lion King (Jazz Arrangement) – Disney
The Little Mermaid (Jazz Arrangement) – Disney
Other Styles
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
I Remember You – Jr. Walker & the All Stars
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Beat It – Michael Jackson
Japanese Artists
Automatic – Utada Hikaru
Home – Angela Aki
Killer Tune – Shiina Ringo
Marunouchi Sadistic – Shiina Ringo
Sakura – Angela Aki
Ue o Muite Arukou – Sakamoto Kyuichi
>>>Please, feel free to request any songs ! Also Please check my youtube page and you will see my style of piano arrangement.

Toko's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£50
Up to 1 hour£187.50
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£325
Customer questions

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Yes, either a grand piano or an upright piano is perfectly fine. I specialize in piano performances for restaurants and weddings, so if a grand piano (such as a Steinway, Yamaha, or Bösendorfer) is available, it would help create an even more elegant atmosphere. That said, I’m also happy to perform using a keyboard if needed.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, I'm confident to arrange songs, so no matter what kind of genre, I could arrange and be able to play by the piano so that songs could fit to the ambulance.
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Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Jazz fusion, Christmas, African music, Asian music, Afrobeat, Bossa nova, Italian music, Latin, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Contemporary Christian, Classical, Film / TV music, Early music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Recording session, Concert, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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