Sep. 3 (Sat) Evening Open 16:30 / Start 17:30
Pat Metheny (g), Christian McBride (b)
This year’s Tokyo Jazz Festival is joined by the world’s leading guitarist Pat Metheny for the first time, premiering in Japan the long-awaited special duo performance with acclaimed jazz bassist Christian McBride. Experience their ever-expanding world of supreme sound!
Harold López Nussa (p), Ruy Adrían López Nussa (ds), Alune Wade (b, vo)
With Cuban piano influence inherent in his style, Harold López-Nussa, an outstanding young pianist emerged from Cuba’s music scene, comes on stage at the festival to deliver his impassioned, powerful, and captivating performance.
Sadao Watanabe (sax), Wallace Roney(tp), Billy Childs(p), Jeff "Tain" Watts(ds), Ben Williams(b)
A world-acclaimed musician and Japan’s living legend, Sadao Watanabe, brings together the artists who have been active in the front line of modern jazz scene until today. A super exclusive set performed by the foremost musicians. Don’t miss it!