- Apr
Shinjuku Pit Inn Golden Week Special 20264/28(tue)〜5/6(wed)open19:00 start19:30
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from AM11:00 on March 1 (sat) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each performance date on our website.
Excluding April 29, May 5th, 6th.
Reservations will be accepted until the day before the event.
◯4/28(火) Kyu Suga Dairo Trio 3,850 yen
Dairo Suga (p), Hikaru Toho (b), MasatsuguHattori (ds)
■Explanation of [kyu].
1. Old things. Old matters. ⇔ Shin (new).
2. To think deeply about things and clarify them by following a logical path.
3. Questions, doubts, inquiries.
◯4/29(wed) Cozinha
Advance ticket: 7,700 yen Ticket on the day: 8,250 yen (Both one drink included)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on March 1 (sun) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.
*Admission to the ‘ Cozinha ‘ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.
*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.
*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.
Requests to Our Customers
Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of 19:00. In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at 18:00. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at 19:00 when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.
Tadataka Unno (p), Yosuke Onuma (g), Hideki Matsubara (b), Takashi Numazawa (ds)
■“Cozinha” = Kitchen… The ultimate non-genre groove quartet finally kicks off!
◯4/30(thu) Takeshi Shibuya Orchestra 4,400 yen
Takeshi Shibuya (p, or), Kosuke Mine (ts), Eiichi Hayashi (as), Kenta Tsugami (sax), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Osamu Matsumoto (tb), Akihiro Ishiwatari (g), Katsumasa Kamimura(b), Akira Sotoyama (ds), Guest: Hideko Shimizu (vo)
■Takeshi Shibuya Orchestra covers a wide range of repertoire from Dixieland to free jazz. Although they do not have Shibuya’s original pieces in their repertoire, Shibuya’s arrangements are full of magic in every number, expressing the mesmerizing flow of the wavering sounds.
◯5/1(fri) Mitsuhiro Itagaki Golden Week Special Quartet￥3,850
Mitsuhiro Itagaki (p, key), Hironobu Otsuki (b), Kohei Oe (ds), Takashi Itani (per), Special Guest: Takaaki Isogai (vo from “BREEZE“)
■Our annual Golden Week concert. This time, a powerful quartet featuring added percussion. I’ll be playing the piano with all my soul. Special guest Takaaki Isogai (vocals from “BREEZE”) joins us, and we’ll also perform songs by my father, Hatirou Miyagi, who passed away last May.
◯5/2(sat) Keisuke Nakamura Quintet plays Miles Davis 4,400 yen
Keisuke Nakamura (tp), Akihiro Yoshimoto (ts), Motoi Kanamori (b), Naoki Takahashi (ds), Special Guest: Kei Akagi(p),
■The project ‘Keisuke Nakamura Quintet Play’s Miles Davis’ started in 2021. This time, Kei Akagi, who was the only Japanese member of Miles Davis’ band, will be the guest performer, and the program will focus on Miles’ repertoire from the 60s and 70s. Don’t miss this special session!
◯5/3(sun) Ittetsu Takemura Quartet4,400 yen
Ittetsu Takemura (ds), May Inoue (g), Ami Ogaeri(p), Daiki Mishima (b)
■I’ve been with this group for quite some time now. Every time I perform live, I feel truly fortunate to have been able to continue playing in a band for so many years with such wonderful musicians of my generation who represent Japan. Experience our powerful band sound as we steadily become more middle-aged, one step at a time. Our second album “Kagerō,” released in 2024, is now available!
◯5/4(mon) Tomoaki Baba Story Teller ￥4,400
Tomoaki Baba (sax), Kazuhiro Takemoto (p), Yuji Ito (b), Kan (per)
■We’ll deliver acoustic sounds centered around the world of the album Story Teller, released in 2020. This marks our first appearance as a leader live—don’t miss it.
◯5/5(tue) 6(wed) Toshiyuki Honda 2days5th=4,400 yen 6th=5,500 yen
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on March 1 (sun) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.
*Admission to the ‘ Toshiyuki Honda 2days ‘ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.
*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.
*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.
Requests to Our Customers
Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of 19:00. In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at 18:00. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at 19:00 when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.
5th“Hon No Ri “ Special Edition
Toshiyuki Honda (sax), Soichi Noriki (p), Special Guest: Hiroki Miyano (g)
6th BW4(Burning Wave Quartet) Special Edition
Toshiyuki Honda (ss, as), Soichi Noriki (key, p), Gregg Lee(eb), Special Support: Kanade Sato(ds), Special Guest: Hiroki Miyano (g)
■Well then, we’re doing Golden Week 2DAYS again this year♪
A double bill featuring the DUO unit “Hon Nori” and the regular group “BW4”♪
Plus, we’re thrilled to have master Ovation player Hiroki Miyano joining both units as a special guest. And for BW4, we’re also welcoming rising star drummer Kanade Sato as special support.
Hiroki Miyano has been a comrade-in-arms since those days, participating in Burning Wave’s live shows and albums, while I’ve contributed to his albums. Noriki also played in a band with Miyano, so we’ve always been very close.
Kanade Sato has been hugely active in projects like “Muses” and “KOIAI,” and recently she’s also joined my “RADIO CLUB.” How will the chemistry between BW4 and this highly acclaimed “Drum Princess” unfold!?
And for the “Hon Nori” set, Miyano’s participation in both sessions promises an unprecedented, supreme acoustic trio experience.
Both days are essential listening and viewing!
Please click here to make a reservation
4/30 Takeshi Shibuya Orchestra
5/1 Mitsuhiro Itagaki Golden Week Special Quartet
5/2 Keisuke Nakamura Quintet plays Miles Davis
5/5 “Hon No Ri ” Special Edition
- Apr
open19:00 start19:30
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from AM11:00 on March 1 (sat) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each performance date on our website.
Excluding April 29, May 5th, 6th.
Reservations will be accepted until the day before the event.
◯4/28(火) Kyu Suga Dairo Trio 3,850 yen
Dairo Suga (p), Hikaru Toho (b), MasatsuguHattori (ds)
■Explanation of [kyu].
1. Old things. Old matters. ⇔ Shin (new).
2. To think deeply about things and clarify them by following a logical path.
3. Questions, doubts, inquiries.
◯4/29(wed) Cozinha
Advance ticket: 7,700 yen Ticket on the day: 8,250 yen (Both one drink included)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on March 1 (sun) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.
*Admission to the ‘ Cozinha ‘ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.
*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.
*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.
Requests to Our Customers
Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of 19:00. In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at 18:00. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at 19:00 when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.
Tadataka Unno (p), Yosuke Onuma (g), Hideki Matsubara (b), Takashi Numazawa (ds)
■“Cozinha” = Kitchen… The ultimate non-genre groove quartet finally kicks off!
◯4/30(thu) Takeshi Shibuya Orchestra 4,400 yen
Takeshi Shibuya (p, or), Kosuke Mine (ts), Eiichi Hayashi (as), Kenta Tsugami (sax), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Osamu Matsumoto (tb), Akihiro Ishiwatari (g), Katsumasa Kamimura(b), Akira Sotoyama (ds), Guest: Hideko Shimizu (vo)
■Takeshi Shibuya Orchestra covers a wide range of repertoire from Dixieland to free jazz. Although they do not have Shibuya’s original pieces in their repertoire, Shibuya’s arrangements are full of magic in every number, expressing the mesmerizing flow of the wavering sounds.
◯5/1(fri) Mitsuhiro Itagaki Golden Week Special Quartet￥3,850
Mitsuhiro Itagaki (p, key), Hironobu Otsuki (b), Kohei Oe (ds), Takashi Itani (per), Special Guest: Takaaki Isogai (vo from “BREEZE“)
■Our annual Golden Week concert. This time, a powerful quartet featuring added percussion. I’ll be playing the piano with all my soul. Special guest Takaaki Isogai (vocals from “BREEZE”) joins us, and we’ll also perform songs by my father, Hatirou Miyagi, who passed away last May.
◯5/2(sat) Keisuke Nakamura Quintet plays Miles Davis 4,400 yen
Keisuke Nakamura (tp), Akihiro Yoshimoto (ts), Motoi Kanamori (b), Naoki Takahashi (ds), Special Guest: Kei Akagi(p),
■The project ‘Keisuke Nakamura Quintet Play’s Miles Davis’ started in 2021. This time, Kei Akagi, who was the only Japanese member of Miles Davis’ band, will be the guest performer, and the program will focus on Miles’ repertoire from the 60s and 70s. Don’t miss this special session!
◯5/3(sun) Ittetsu Takemura Quartet4,400 yen
Ittetsu Takemura (ds), May Inoue (g), Ami Ogaeri(p), Daiki Mishima (b)
■I’ve been with this group for quite some time now. Every time I perform live, I feel truly fortunate to have been able to continue playing in a band for so many years with such wonderful musicians of my generation who represent Japan. Experience our powerful band sound as we steadily become more middle-aged, one step at a time. Our second album “Kagerō,” released in 2024, is now available!
◯5/4(mon) Tomoaki Baba Story Teller ￥4,400
Tomoaki Baba (sax), Kazuhiro Takemoto (p), Yuji Ito (b), Kan (per)
■We’ll deliver acoustic sounds centered around the world of the album Story Teller, released in 2020. This marks our first appearance as a leader live—don’t miss it.
◯5/5(tue) 6(wed) Toshiyuki Honda 2days5th=4,400 yen 6th=5,500 yen
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on March 1 (sun) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.
*Admission to the ‘ Toshiyuki Honda 2days ‘ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.
*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.
*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.
Requests to Our Customers
Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of 19:00. In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at 18:00. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at 19:00 when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.
5th“Hon No Ri “ Special Edition
Toshiyuki Honda (sax), Soichi Noriki (p), Special Guest: Hiroki Miyano (g)
6th BW4(Burning Wave Quartet) Special Edition
Toshiyuki Honda (ss, as), Soichi Noriki (key, p), Gregg Lee(eb), Special Support: Kanade Sato(ds), Special Guest: Hiroki Miyano (g)
■Well then, we’re doing Golden Week 2DAYS again this year♪
A double bill featuring the DUO unit “Hon Nori” and the regular group “BW4”♪
Plus, we’re thrilled to have master Ovation player Hiroki Miyano joining both units as a special guest. And for BW4, we’re also welcoming rising star drummer Kanade Sato as special support.
Hiroki Miyano has been a comrade-in-arms since those days, participating in Burning Wave’s live shows and albums, while I’ve contributed to his albums. Noriki also played in a band with Miyano, so we’ve always been very close.
Kanade Sato has been hugely active in projects like “Muses” and “KOIAI,” and recently she’s also joined my “RADIO CLUB.” How will the chemistry between BW4 and this highly acclaimed “Drum Princess” unfold!?
And for the “Hon Nori” set, Miyano’s participation in both sessions promises an unprecedented, supreme acoustic trio experience.
Both days are essential listening and viewing!
Please click here to make a reservation
4/30 Takeshi Shibuya Orchestra
5/1 Mitsuhiro Itagaki Golden Week Special Quartet
5/2 Keisuke Nakamura Quintet plays Miles Davis
5/5 “Hon No Ri ” Special Edition
- May
May Inoue 3DAYS - 6 Performances Day and NightIn 2026, I will once again be presenting May Inoue’s 3-Day, 6-Performance Series (day and night shows).
We’re moving this May!
We’ll kick things off on the first day with Marty Holoubek, Gensuke Kanki, and Marty’s Trio V, which has been performing recently. The three of us have played a few sets acoustically without microphones, but we’re planning to mix things up a bit for this show. It’s going to be super acoustic!
The first night features the Tokyo Quartet, who released an album last year. This time, they’ll be performing with Shota Watanabe on piano!
For the daytime set on Day 2, I’ll be joining the world of Yudai Ono and Takezo Yamada -something I’ve always wanted to do. I’m hoping to blend right into the incredibly captivating sound they’ve built up over the years!
For the daytime set on Day 3, I’ll be performing the solo set that I used to do on the first day every year – but this year, it’ll be on the final day! I hope to deliver a performance that incorporates creative ideas and sound design. My goal is to create a set that evolves every year.
On the evenings of the second and third days: STEREO CHAMP
A band with a strong sense of style that will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. With the recent addition of James Macaulay, we’re aiming to create a whole new sound. We’ve written plenty of songs for our upcoming album, so we’ll be delivering a full-on performance with the same lineup over these two nights.
Photo by Yuuki Oishi
【Daytime】open14:00 start14:30 【Evening Show】open19:00 start19:30
15th 【Daytime】3,850 yen 【Evening Show】4,700 yen
16th 【Daytime】3,850 yen 【Evening Show】4,950 yen
17th 【Daytime】3,300 yen 【Evening Show】4,950 yen (one drink included)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on April 1 (wed) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.
*Admission to the ‘ May Inoue 3days – 6 Performances ‘ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.
*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.
*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.
Requests to Our Customers
Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of （【Daytime】14:00 / 【Evening Show】19:00）. In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at （【Daytime】13:00 / 【Evening Show】18:00）. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at （【Daytime】14:00 / 【Evening Show】19:00） when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.
15th
■Daytime： May Inoue presents acoustic session “Trio V”
May Inoue (ac-g), Gensuke Kanki (ac-g), Marty Holoubek (ac-b)
■Evening Show： May Inoue Tokyo Quartet feat. Shota Watanabe
May Inoue (g), Shota Watanabe (p), Marty Holoubek (b), Shun Ishiwaka (ds)
16th
■Daytime： May Inoue×Yudai Ono×Takezo Yamada
May Inoue (g), Yudai Ono (vo, g), Takezo Yamada (tp)
■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
May Inoue (g), Ren Yamamoto (b), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Shota Watanabe (p, synth, kettle), Yasushi Fukumori (ds), James Macaulay (tb)
17th
■Daytime： May Inoue Solo set
May Inoue (g)
■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
May Inoue (g), Ren Yamamoto (b), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Shota Watanabe (p, synth, kettle), Yasushi Fukumori (ds), James Macaulay (tb)
Please click here to make a reservation
15th ■Daytime： May Inoue presents acoustic session “Trio V”
15th■Evening Show： May Inoue Tokyo Quartet feat. Shota Watanabe
16th ■Daytime： May Inoue×Yudai Ono×Takezo Yamada
16th■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
17th ■Daytime： May Inoue Solo set
17th■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
- May
In 2026, I will once again be presenting May Inoue’s 3-Day, 6-Performance Series (day and night shows).
We’re moving this May!
We’ll kick things off on the first day with Marty Holoubek, Gensuke Kanki, and Marty’s Trio V, which has been performing recently. The three of us have played a few sets acoustically without microphones, but we’re planning to mix things up a bit for this show. It’s going to be super acoustic!
The first night features the Tokyo Quartet, who released an album last year. This time, they’ll be performing with Shota Watanabe on piano!
For the daytime set on Day 2, I’ll be joining the world of Yudai Ono and Takezo Yamada -something I’ve always wanted to do. I’m hoping to blend right into the incredibly captivating sound they’ve built up over the years!
For the daytime set on Day 3, I’ll be performing the solo set that I used to do on the first day every year – but this year, it’ll be on the final day! I hope to deliver a performance that incorporates creative ideas and sound design. My goal is to create a set that evolves every year.
On the evenings of the second and third days: STEREO CHAMP
A band with a strong sense of style that will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. With the recent addition of James Macaulay, we’re aiming to create a whole new sound. We’ve written plenty of songs for our upcoming album, so we’ll be delivering a full-on performance with the same lineup over these two nights.
Photo by Yuuki Oishi
【Daytime】open14:00 start14:30 【Evening Show】open19:00 start19:30
15th 【Daytime】3,850 yen 【Evening Show】4,700 yen
16th 【Daytime】3,850 yen 【Evening Show】4,950 yen
17th 【Daytime】3,300 yen 【Evening Show】4,950 yen (one drink included)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on April 1 (wed) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.
*Admission to the ‘ May Inoue 3days – 6 Performances ‘ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.
*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.
*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.
Requests to Our Customers
Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of （【Daytime】14:00 / 【Evening Show】19:00）. In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at （【Daytime】13:00 / 【Evening Show】18:00）. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at （【Daytime】14:00 / 【Evening Show】19:00） when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.
15th
■Daytime： May Inoue presents acoustic session “Trio V”
May Inoue (ac-g), Gensuke Kanki (ac-g), Marty Holoubek (ac-b)
■Evening Show： May Inoue Tokyo Quartet feat. Shota Watanabe
May Inoue (g), Shota Watanabe (p), Marty Holoubek (b), Shun Ishiwaka (ds)
16th
■Daytime： May Inoue×Yudai Ono×Takezo Yamada
May Inoue (g), Yudai Ono (vo, g), Takezo Yamada (tp)
■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
May Inoue (g), Ren Yamamoto (b), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Shota Watanabe (p, synth, kettle), Yasushi Fukumori (ds), James Macaulay (tb)
17th
■Daytime： May Inoue Solo set
May Inoue (g)
■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
May Inoue (g), Ren Yamamoto (b), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Shota Watanabe (p, synth, kettle), Yasushi Fukumori (ds), James Macaulay (tb)
Please click here to make a reservation
15th ■Daytime： May Inoue presents acoustic session “Trio V”
15th■Evening Show： May Inoue Tokyo Quartet feat. Shota Watanabe
16th ■Daytime： May Inoue×Yudai Ono×Takezo Yamada
16th■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
17th ■Daytime： May Inoue Solo set
17th■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
- Jun
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki 5daysThe first day features iKERBDB. This is a group that has been exploring Ornette Coleman-esque polyrhythms and Shannon Jackson-style groove music.
The second day is an evening of improvisation with Masahiko Satoh, a tradition we’ve been continuing for the past few years. This time, however, I’m thinking of experimenting with various combinations, centering on Junji Hirose’s new unit, “Hikanyo,” which launched earlier this year.
Day 3 marks the debut of a new band featuring saxophonist Motoharu and bassist Iwami. This is the launch of a new saxophone trio that emerged from MoGoToYoYo, whose activities had come to a halt due to the pandemic. Keep an eye out for guest artist Yusei Takahashi, who makes full use of electronics as well as the piano. I’m excited to see where this goes.
Continuing from last year, Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida will be joined by Tokutaro Hosoi, who performs with them in Plays Carla Bley. It’s sure to be a fiery set.
On the final day, a large ensemble aiming to bring jazz to the Third World will take the stage. Come witness our tribute to Great Black Music, as exemplified by AEOC and Brass Fantasy.
We look forward to seeing you there.
open19:00 start19:30
4,400 yen (one drink included)*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from 11:00 AM on May 1 (fri) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each performance date on our website.
Reservations will be accepted until the day before the event.
16th iKnow Electric Re-Bop Double Band (iKERBDB)
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Yoshihiro Goseki (ts), Ippei Kato (g), Tokutaro Hosoi (g), Mitsuru Nasuno (b), Yoshiki Takahashi (b)
17th Special Improvisation Night with “Hikanayo”
” Hikanayo ” Junji Hirose (ts), Ippei Kato (g), Mitsuru Nasuno (b), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)+ Masahiko Satoh (p), Keisuke Ohta (vln), Kumiko Takara (vib, per)
18th MoGoYo (from MoGoToYoYo) +
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Motoharu (sax), Keigo Iwami (b), Guest: Yusei Takahashi (p, key)
19th Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida & Hosoi
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Sakana Hosomi (key), Wataru Iga (b), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs), Tokutaro Hosoi (g)
20th Nu Art Ensemble Large
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds, per), Ruike Shinpei (tp), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Yoshihiro Goseki (sax), Junichi Kamiunten (sax, b-cl), Koki Matsui (as, ss), Atsushi Goto (tb), Kayoko Miyama (vo), Takashi Seo (b), Masao Tajima (b), Daisuke Iwahara (per)
Please click here to make a reservation
16th iKnow Electric Re-Bop Double Band
17th Special Improvisation Night with “Hikanayo”
18th MoGoYo (from MoGoToYoYo) +
19th Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida & Hosoi
- Jun
The first day features iKERBDB. This is a group that has been exploring Ornette Coleman-esque polyrhythms and Shannon Jackson-style groove music.
The second day is an evening of improvisation with Masahiko Satoh, a tradition we’ve been continuing for the past few years. This time, however, I’m thinking of experimenting with various combinations, centering on Junji Hirose’s new unit, “Hikanyo,” which launched earlier this year.
Day 3 marks the debut of a new band featuring saxophonist Motoharu and bassist Iwami. This is the launch of a new saxophone trio that emerged from MoGoToYoYo, whose activities had come to a halt due to the pandemic. Keep an eye out for guest artist Yusei Takahashi, who makes full use of electronics as well as the piano. I’m excited to see where this goes.
Continuing from last year, Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida will be joined by Tokutaro Hosoi, who performs with them in Plays Carla Bley. It’s sure to be a fiery set.
On the final day, a large ensemble aiming to bring jazz to the Third World will take the stage. Come witness our tribute to Great Black Music, as exemplified by AEOC and Brass Fantasy.
We look forward to seeing you there.
open19:00 start19:30
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from 11:00 AM on May 1 (fri) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each performance date on our website.
Reservations will be accepted until the day before the event.
16th iKnow Electric Re-Bop Double Band (iKERBDB)
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Yoshihiro Goseki (ts), Ippei Kato (g), Tokutaro Hosoi (g), Mitsuru Nasuno (b), Yoshiki Takahashi (b)
17th Special Improvisation Night with “Hikanayo”
” Hikanayo ” Junji Hirose (ts), Ippei Kato (g), Mitsuru Nasuno (b), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)+ Masahiko Satoh (p), Keisuke Ohta (vln), Kumiko Takara (vib, per)
18th MoGoYo (from MoGoToYoYo) +
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Motoharu (sax), Keigo Iwami (b), Guest: Yusei Takahashi (p, key)
19th Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida & Hosoi
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Sakana Hosomi (key), Wataru Iga (b), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs), Tokutaro Hosoi (g)
20th Nu Art Ensemble Large
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds, per), Ruike Shinpei (tp), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Yoshihiro Goseki (sax), Junichi Kamiunten (sax, b-cl), Koki Matsui (as, ss), Atsushi Goto (tb), Kayoko Miyama (vo), Takashi Seo (b), Masao Tajima (b), Daisuke Iwahara (per)
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16th iKnow Electric Re-Bop Double Band
17th Special Improvisation Night with “Hikanayo”
18th MoGoYo (from MoGoToYoYo) +
19th Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida & Hosoi
In 2026, I will once again be presenting May Inoue’s 3-Day, 6-Performance Series (day and night shows).
We’re moving this May!
We’ll kick things off on the first day with Marty Holoubek, Gensuke Kanki, and Marty’s Trio V, which has been performing recently. The three of us have played a few sets acoustically without microphones, but we’re planning to mix things up a bit for this show. It’s going to be super acoustic!
The first night features the Tokyo Quartet, who released an album last year. This time, they’ll be performing with Shota Watanabe on piano!
For the daytime set on Day 2, I’ll be joining the world of Yudai Ono and Takezo Yamada -something I’ve always wanted to do. I’m hoping to blend right into the incredibly captivating sound they’ve built up over the years!
For the daytime set on Day 3, I’ll be performing the solo set that I used to do on the first day every year – but this year, it’ll be on the final day! I hope to deliver a performance that incorporates creative ideas and sound design. My goal is to create a set that evolves every year.
On the evenings of the second and third days: STEREO CHAMP
A band with a strong sense of style that will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. With the recent addition of James Macaulay, we’re aiming to create a whole new sound. We’ve written plenty of songs for our upcoming album, so we’ll be delivering a full-on performance with the same lineup over these two nights.
Photo by Yuuki Oishi
【Daytime】open14:00 start14:30 【Evening Show】open19:00 start19:30
15th 【Daytime】3,850 yen 【Evening Show】4,700 yen
16th 【Daytime】3,850 yen 【Evening Show】4,950 yen
17th 【Daytime】3,300 yen 【Evening Show】4,950 yen (one drink included)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on April 1 (wed) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.
*Admission to the ‘ May Inoue 3days – 6 Performances ‘ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.
*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.
*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.
Requests to Our Customers
Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of （【Daytime】14:00 / 【Evening Show】19:00）. In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at （【Daytime】13:00 / 【Evening Show】18:00）. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at （【Daytime】14:00 / 【Evening Show】19:00） when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.
15th
■Daytime： May Inoue presents acoustic session “Trio V”
May Inoue (ac-g), Gensuke Kanki (ac-g), Marty Holoubek (ac-b)
■Evening Show： May Inoue Tokyo Quartet feat. Shota Watanabe
May Inoue (g), Shota Watanabe (p), Marty Holoubek (b), Shun Ishiwaka (ds)
16th
■Daytime： May Inoue×Yudai Ono×Takezo Yamada
May Inoue (g), Yudai Ono (vo, g), Takezo Yamada (tp)
■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
May Inoue (g), Ren Yamamoto (b), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Shota Watanabe (p, synth, kettle), Yasushi Fukumori (ds), James Macaulay (tb)
17th
■Daytime： May Inoue Solo set
May Inoue (g)
■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
May Inoue (g), Ren Yamamoto (b), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Shota Watanabe (p, synth, kettle), Yasushi Fukumori (ds), James Macaulay (tb)
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15th ■Daytime： May Inoue presents acoustic session “Trio V”
15th■Evening Show： May Inoue Tokyo Quartet feat. Shota Watanabe
16th ■Daytime： May Inoue×Yudai Ono×Takezo Yamada
16th■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
17th ■Daytime： May Inoue Solo set
17th■Evening Show： Stereo Champ
