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Sep. 4 (Sun) Daytime Open 11:30 / Start 12:30
Shun Ishikawa (ds), Takumi Awaya (b), Takeshi Ohbayashi (p), Elena Terakubo (sax), Terumasa Hino (tp)
10 years ago, Takeshi Ohbayashi, already a promising pianist, called out to Shun Ishiwaka, Erena Terakubo and Takumi Awaya and formed together the “Quartet 67”. This time Shun Ishiwaka who has grown to be the first call drummer of his generation, has summoned the original members to reunite the "Quartet 67". Terumasa Hino will be making a special appearance to boost up the quartet.
Kazumi Watanabe (g), Jin Oki (g), KW45 TOKYO JAZZ SPECIAL BAND Masanori Sasaji (key), Kenji Takamizu (b), Tomohiro Yahiro (perc) and Special Guest: Mino Cinelu (perc)
The acclaimed guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, who is reaching his 45th year since debut, collaborates with the world-class flamenco guitarist Jin Oki at the festival this year. The two guitarists stand on the same stage to play stimulating sounds that transgress genres.
Sergio Mendes (vo, key), Gracinha Leporace (vo), Katie Hampton (vo), H2O (rapper), Scott Mayo (key, horn), Kleber Jorge (g), Andre de Santanna (b), Gibi (perc), Leonard Costa (dr)
Celebrating his 50th anniversary since the release of phenomenal “Mas Que Nada” recorded in the album “Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66”, Sergio Mendes and his band lift the crowd with their vigorous performance.