- May
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Kafka’s IbikiKafka’s Ibiki chatted with AI of ChatGPT:
Q: Do you know what improvisation means?
Yes, improvisation means to act or perform on the spot, without a script or plan prepared in advance. In English, it is called “improvisation”. Improvised music is well known in genres such as jazz and blues. It is characterized by free improvisation and improvisation based on a piece of music prepared in advance by the performer. The art of improvisation is also considered one of the most important skills in many musical genres.
Q: Do you think improvised music is 100% artificial at this point?
No, improvised music is not necessarily 100% artificial. When a performer plays with a certain degree of freedom, the music is formed moment by moment by the performer’s sensitivity and improvisational ideas.
Q: How does improvisation change a person’s sense of time?
When improvising, the performer may alter the speed and rhythm of his or her own performance to match the musical flow of the moment and communication with other performers. Therefore, the performer’s sense of time may change.
Q: But what if the musician has no emotion and does not want to listen to others play? Can they still improvise?
While emotion and expressive intent are deeply involved in music, improvisation does not necessarily require one to have emotion.
Improvisation requires skill and theoretical knowledge of the instrument, as well as creativity and the ability to conceive ideas, but not necessarily emotion or the willingness to listen to others play.
(I don’t think we like the same music.)
5/17(wed) 18(thu)
start19:00 open19:30
4,400 yen (one drink included)
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from 11:00 AM on April 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.
Reservations will be accepted until the day before the event.
Jim O’Rourke (b, synth), Eiko Ishibashi (key, p), Tatsuhisa Yamamoto (ds)
Guest：18th Akira Sakata (sax, cl, vo)
- May
Kafka’s Ibiki chatted with AI of ChatGPT:
Q: Do you know what improvisation means?
Yes, improvisation means to act or perform on the spot, without a script or plan prepared in advance. In English, it is called “improvisation”. Improvised music is well known in genres such as jazz and blues. It is characterized by free improvisation and improvisation based on a piece of music prepared in advance by the performer. The art of improvisation is also considered one of the most important skills in many musical genres.
Q: Do you think improvised music is 100% artificial at this point?
No, improvised music is not necessarily 100% artificial. When a performer plays with a certain degree of freedom, the music is formed moment by moment by the performer’s sensitivity and improvisational ideas.
Q: How does improvisation change a person’s sense of time?
When improvising, the performer may alter the speed and rhythm of his or her own performance to match the musical flow of the moment and communication with other performers. Therefore, the performer’s sense of time may change.
Q: But what if the musician has no emotion and does not want to listen to others play? Can they still improvise?
While emotion and expressive intent are deeply involved in music, improvisation does not necessarily require one to have emotion.
Improvisation requires skill and theoretical knowledge of the instrument, as well as creativity and the ability to conceive ideas, but not necessarily emotion or the willingness to listen to others play.
(I don’t think we like the same music.)
5/17(wed) 18(thu)
start19:00 open19:30
4,400 yen (one drink included)
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from 11:00 AM on April 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.
Reservations will be accepted until the day before the event.
Jim O’Rourke (b, synth), Eiko Ishibashi (key, p), Tatsuhisa Yamamoto (ds)
Guest：18th Akira Sakata (sax, cl, vo)
- Jun
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Yasuhiro Yoshigaki 5DAYSIt is time for a series of events in June. I have not done many projects with keyboard instruments in the past, but this year I thought of focusing on pianos and keyboards. I would like to ask Masahiko Satoh, who I have asked to open 5DAYS in previous years, to open the first day of the event again and invite the masters of improvisation to gather and enjoy a free dialogue.
On the second day, in addition to the trio with keyboardist Sakana Hosomi, who creates a sound I love, we will welcome Ohata-kun for the first time in a while. It will be a little more jazz-rock sound from Yuichi Ohata’s serene world of songs.
On the third day, we will present ‘Orquests Libre and Dairo Suga’, a band born out of this series of events. I hope we will be able to express in our own way the great current of music, starting with Duke Ellington, who is the origin of jazz.
The fourth day will be a special event that will also be the highlight of this year’s 5DAYS event. We will have Sadanori Nakamure and Otomo Yoshihide, who until now have only had a verbal dialog with each other, actually take the stage with their instruments. The rhythm section is Tales Of Another, who started working last year.
On the last day, the regulars On The Mountain are joined by Shinpei Ruike and Tokutaro Hosoi as guests to present the unexpected “Plays Standard”.
– Yasuhiro Yoshigaki
6/2(fri) 3(sat) 4(sun) 5(mon) 6(tue)
open19:00 start19:30
3,850 yen(one drink included)
2nd Improvisation naught
Masahiko Satoh (p), Junji Hirose (ts), Keisuke Ohta (vln), Kumiko Takara (vib, per), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (per)
3rd Yoshigakihosomiiga+Ohata
Sakana Hosomi (key), Wataru Iga (b), Yuichi Ohata (g, vo), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
4th Plays Standard Orquests Libre+Dairo Suga
Taisei Aoki (tb, arr), Hiroyuki Shiotani (ss, cl), Daisuke Fujiwara (ts), Takao Watanabe (tp), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Kumiko Takara (vib), Motomu Shiiya (g), Masato Suzuki (b), Yoichi Okabe (per), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), + Dairo Suga (p)
5th Tales Of Another+
Sadanori Nakamure (g), Otomo Yoshihide (g), Tales Of Another : Akira Ishii (p), Takashi Seo (b), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
6th On The Mountain+
Shinpei Ruike (tp), Tokutaro Hosoi (g), On The Mountain : Makoto Yoshimori (p), Keigo Iwami (b), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on May 1 (mon) 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 ‘ Yasuhiro Yoshigaki 5DAYS ‘ 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.
- Jun
It is time for a series of events in June. I have not done many projects with keyboard instruments in the past, but this year I thought of focusing on pianos and keyboards. I would like to ask Masahiko Satoh, who I have asked to open 5DAYS in previous years, to open the first day of the event again and invite the masters of improvisation to gather and enjoy a free dialogue.
On the second day, in addition to the trio with keyboardist Sakana Hosomi, who creates a sound I love, we will welcome Ohata-kun for the first time in a while. It will be a little more jazz-rock sound from Yuichi Ohata’s serene world of songs.
On the third day, we will present ‘Orquests Libre and Dairo Suga’, a band born out of this series of events. I hope we will be able to express in our own way the great current of music, starting with Duke Ellington, who is the origin of jazz.
The fourth day will be a special event that will also be the highlight of this year’s 5DAYS event. We will have Sadanori Nakamure and Otomo Yoshihide, who until now have only had a verbal dialog with each other, actually take the stage with their instruments. The rhythm section is Tales Of Another, who started working last year.
On the last day, the regulars On The Mountain are joined by Shinpei Ruike and Tokutaro Hosoi as guests to present the unexpected “Plays Standard”.
– Yasuhiro Yoshigaki
6/2(fri) 3(sat) 4(sun) 5(mon) 6(tue)
open19:00 start19:30
3,850 yen(one drink included)
2nd Improvisation naught
Masahiko Satoh (p), Junji Hirose (ts), Keisuke Ohta (vln), Kumiko Takara (vib, per), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (per)
3rd Yoshigakihosomiiga+Ohata
Sakana Hosomi (key), Wataru Iga (b), Yuichi Ohata (g, vo), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
4th Plays Standard Orquests Libre+Dairo Suga
Taisei Aoki (tb, arr), Hiroyuki Shiotani (ss, cl), Daisuke Fujiwara (ts), Takao Watanabe (tp), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Kumiko Takara (vib), Motomu Shiiya (g), Masato Suzuki (b), Yoichi Okabe (per), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), + Dairo Suga (p)
5th Tales Of Another+
Sadanori Nakamure (g), Otomo Yoshihide (g), Tales Of Another : Akira Ishii (p), Takashi Seo (b), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
6th On The Mountain+
Shinpei Ruike (tp), Tokutaro Hosoi (g), On The Mountain : Makoto Yoshimori (p), Keigo Iwami (b), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on May 1 (mon) 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 ‘ Yasuhiro Yoshigaki 5DAYS ‘ 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.
- Jul
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Shinpei Ruike 2DaysAlthough the dates are a bit apart, we will be playing 2DAYS in July.
The first night will be a duet with pianist George Nakajima, who has been playing with me for a long time. We released an album together last year. The album was recorded in a hall in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, the hometown of both of us.
The second night will be RS5pb, another band we’ve been working with for years. Both are essential teams in shaping who I am. We hope you will experience this special space with us as we pour our hearts and souls into our sound.
Photo: robin dupuy
open19:00 start19:30
3,300 yen (one drink included)
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from 11:00 AM on June 1 (thu) 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.
8th Shinpei Ruike・George Nakajima Duo
Shinpei Ruike (tp), George Nakajima (p)
25th RS5pb
Shinpei Ruike (tp), George Nakajima (p, key), Tak Tanaka (g), Koji Tetsui (b), Daisuke Yoshioka (ds)
- Jul
Although the dates are a bit apart, we will be playing 2DAYS in July.
The first night will be a duet with pianist George Nakajima, who has been playing with me for a long time. We released an album together last year. The album was recorded in a hall in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, the hometown of both of us.
The second night will be RS5pb, another band we’ve been working with for years. Both are essential teams in shaping who I am. We hope you will experience this special space with us as we pour our hearts and souls into our sound.
Photo: robin dupuy
open19:00 start19:30
3,300 yen (one drink included)
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from 11:00 AM on June 1 (thu) 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.
8th Shinpei Ruike・George Nakajima Duo
Shinpei Ruike (tp), George Nakajima (p)
25th RS5pb
Shinpei Ruike (tp), George Nakajima (p, key), Tak Tanaka (g), Koji Tetsui (b), Daisuke Yoshioka (ds)
It is time for a series of events in June. I have not done many projects with keyboard instruments in the past, but this year I thought of focusing on pianos and keyboards. I would like to ask Masahiko Satoh, who I have asked to open 5DAYS in previous years, to open the first day of the event again and invite the masters of improvisation to gather and enjoy a free dialogue.
On the second day, in addition to the trio with keyboardist Sakana Hosomi, who creates a sound I love, we will welcome Ohata-kun for the first time in a while. It will be a little more jazz-rock sound from Yuichi Ohata’s serene world of songs.
On the third day, we will present ‘Orquests Libre and Dairo Suga’, a band born out of this series of events. I hope we will be able to express in our own way the great current of music, starting with Duke Ellington, who is the origin of jazz.
The fourth day will be a special event that will also be the highlight of this year’s 5DAYS event. We will have Sadanori Nakamure and Otomo Yoshihide, who until now have only had a verbal dialog with each other, actually take the stage with their instruments. The rhythm section is Tales Of Another, who started working last year.
On the last day, the regulars On The Mountain are joined by Shinpei Ruike and Tokutaro Hosoi as guests to present the unexpected “Plays Standard”.
– Yasuhiro Yoshigaki
6/2(fri) 3(sat) 4(sun) 5(mon) 6(tue)
open19:00 start19:30
3,850 yen(one drink included)
2nd Improvisation naught
Masahiko Satoh (p), Junji Hirose (ts), Keisuke Ohta (vln), Kumiko Takara (vib, per), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (per)
3rd Yoshigakihosomiiga+Ohata
Sakana Hosomi (key), Wataru Iga (b), Yuichi Ohata (g, vo), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
4th Plays Standard Orquests Libre+Dairo Suga
Taisei Aoki (tb, arr), Hiroyuki Shiotani (ss, cl), Daisuke Fujiwara (ts), Takao Watanabe (tp), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Kumiko Takara (vib), Motomu Shiiya (g), Masato Suzuki (b), Yoichi Okabe (per), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), + Dairo Suga (p)
5th Tales Of Another+
Sadanori Nakamure (g), Otomo Yoshihide (g), Tales Of Another : Akira Ishii (p), Takashi Seo (b), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
6th On The Mountain+
Shinpei Ruike (tp), Tokutaro Hosoi (g), On The Mountain : Makoto Yoshimori (p), Keigo Iwami (b), Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on May 1 (mon) 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 ‘ Yasuhiro Yoshigaki 5DAYS ‘ 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.
