●Akira Ishii (piano)
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1963. While in university, he was deeply impressed by Bill Evans and decided to become a pianist. After collaborating with many artists both domestically and internationally, in 2003 he made a special appearance at "The Synergy Live," which spotlighted cutting-edge pianists from six European countries, and received high praise. He has appeared in numerous salon performances, including with the Hino Terumasa Quartet and the Kanazawa Hideaki Trio, as well as in solo live shows.
●Tomokazu Sugimoto (b)
After graduating from high school, he studied at Berkley College of Music in Boston in 1988. After graduating, he moved to New York and returned to Japan in 1995. Since returning to Japan, he has participated in various live performances and recordings with artists such as Masahiko Osaka, Masaaki Kikuchi, and Shunzo Ohno, and currently participates in live performances and recordings with artists such as Kei Akagi, Calm, Lisa Ono, Sadao Watanabe, Hakuei Kim Trisonique, and Kosuke Mine.
● Yoshito Eto (ds) Born in Mie Prefecture in 1973. Started playing drums at the age of 10 and made his debut in 1994. In 1996, he joined the Fumio Karashima Trio, which marked the beginning of his professional career. He has also performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival. In 1999, he participated in Chie Ayado's concert tour and album production. He also leads his own group, pursuing new forms of music that transcend traditional genres. His drumming is characterized by both delicacy and power.
■Venue and Contact Information■
Tamachi Salon
326-28 Tamachi, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City TEL: 053-455-8001
