KEIKO KUMAGAI

Keiko is the mastermind of the great Japanese prog rock band ARS NOVA. She had learned classical piano until late teens. In 1986, she joined ARSNOVA as a second keyboards player. In 1991, she reformed ARSNOVA . Her musical style is so dark and aggressive, and is influenced of Italian prog like Goblin, Il Ballet Di Bronzo, Banco, or classical music. She is also influenced of Dalio Argento, Jan Svankmajer, Salvador Dali and H.R. Giger. She plays many album as a guest player, Ayreon for instance, she played keyboards on the 5th album "Universal Migrator" (JVC). Italian hard rock band Ham & Ash Project offered to play her, she accepted. It's a great honour for us, that she accepted T. G. N. P. 's offer..She plays on 2 tracks on our album:
'AbNormal Moods'
and 'Operation: Desert Strorm'

For more information about
Keiko and ARS NOVA,
please visit:
 ARS NOVA's website