Walter Clark
✨ “Music is a conversation of the heart — an exchange between souls that never needs translation.”
Performing across Japan for more than three decades, Walter brings a timeless blend of jazz, pop, and classical influences to every stage.
His music speaks quietly yet powerfully — shaped by years of international experience and a deep appreciation for the beauty of connection.
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ウォルター・クラーク
ピアニスト・ヴォーカリスト・アレンジャー
✨ 「音楽は心の対話。言葉を越えて魂が通い合う瞬間です。」
30年以上にわたり日本各地で演奏を続け、
ジャズ、ポップス、クラシックの要素を織り交ぜながら、
人と人とのつながりの美しさを音で表現しています。
静かでありながら深く響くその音楽は、
国境を越えた経験と豊かな感性から生まれています。
American-born pianist, singer, arranger, and professional performer since 1980. Based in Japan since the 1990s, I’ve performed at such upscale venues as the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, the Oriental Hotel Merikan Park in Kobe, and many exclusive restaurants and resorts throughout Japan.
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What Am I Doing Now?
My business here is still slowly recovering from Covid, but fortunately, I’m still performing.
This year I completed a six-month stint at a resort near Nagoya and took some time off to visit friends and family in America, where I had the joy of catching up with my grandchildren and indulging in my favorite hobby — photography.
It was my first trip out of Japan since Covid.
The CD studio is still here, though making CDs is far from the driving force it once was. The medium itself has lost much of its popularity, and as a result, I’m rethinking where to go next musically.
Recording well-known songs for the sake of sales no longer feels like the right path. My greatest pleasure has always been performing live rather than in a studio. Should I abandon the studio, or at least simplify it? Time will tell.
In the meantime, I’ve been exploring local venues in Kobe, which is considered one of Japan’s jazz centers. I’ve yet to find a jazz spot I can truly call home, but the Oriental Hotel at Merikan Park remains a welcoming place for me to perform popular songs and jazzy standards.
Upcoming Performances:
Bar Plus 19F
November 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 13th, 16th and 24th
Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel TOP
14F The View Bar
November 7th
Lately, I’ve been deepening my relationship with my instrument — not just maintaining skill but exploring new ways to express myself creatively.
I’m also pursuing my environmental and spiritual passions, cultivating mindfulness, and keeping fit — training for whatever new challenges await.
Thank you for taking the time to visit.
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ウォルター・クラーク
アメリカ出身のピアニスト、シンガー、アレンジャーとして1980年より活動しています。
1990年代から日本を拠点に、リッツ・カールトン大阪、神戸オリエンタルホテル メリケンパークなどの上質な会場で演奏してきました。
コロナ禍以降も音楽活動を続けながら、新しい表現の形を探っています。
ライブ演奏を何よりも大切にし、音楽を通して人と心をつなぐ時間をこれからも育んでいきたいと思っています。
近年は環境や心の在り方にも関心を深め、写真や瞑想などを通して日々の創造性を広げています。
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