- Jun
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki 5daysThis year we will be presenting a mixture of old and new.
The improvisation session with Masahiko Satoh is back again this year. Keisuke Ohta, who was absent last year due to various circumstances, will also be joining us this year. Please enjoy the musical exchange between these masters of improvisation.
On the second day, the percussion ensemble “Orquesta Nudge! Nudge!” will be performing, who appeared in this event from time to time in the 2000s. When I was in charge of the music for the film “Bubuduke Doudosu” by director Masanori Tominaga, which was released in June, I also used the Nudge! Nudge! sound source, which had been shelved, so I thought it would be interesting to collaborate on a project linked to the film’s release. Percussion ensembles using conductors are becoming popular, and these elements are also incorporated into this performance, which will make you want to dance and enjoy the waves and complex rhythms.
The Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida & Otomo band, which exploded onto the scene last year, will be performing again this year, igniting the funk and psychedelic spirits.
A special feature of this year’s event is the fourth day, “SIGHTS”. The project that appeared at Hiroshi Funato’s birthday live in Kyoto at the end of last year will also be held in Tokyo. We will try our best to perform the late Yutaka Ohara’s pieces with the two front members of the group who are in top form.
On the last day of the 5DAYS event, we will continue with last year’s tradition of performing in a large formation and we hope to delve into the origins of music in the style of blues, gospel and various other types of roots music.
6/24(tue) 25(wed) 26(thu) 27(fri) 28(sat)
open19:00 start19:30
3,850 yen (one drink included)
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from AM11:00 on May 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.
24th Special Improvisation Night
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Masahiko Satoh (p), Junji Hirose (ts), Keisuke Ohta (vln), Kumiko Takara (vib, per)
25th Orquesta Nudge! Nudge! – Commemoration of the release of the film “Bubuduke Doudosu” Live
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (per), Kumiko Takara (per), Mari Sekine (per), Takashi Nakazato (per), Kosuke Tsuji (per), Izpon (per), Ryudai Kawatani (per), Yohei Takada (per), Taichi (per)
26th Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida&Otomo – Trans & Psychedelic
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Sakana Hosomi (key), Wataru Iga (b), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Otomo Yoshihide (g)
27th SIGHTS neo – SIGHTS reunion
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds, per), Hiroshi Funato (b), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Masayo Koketsu (as)
28th Nu Art Ensemble Large – The Great Pritender
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Yoshihiro Goseki (ts, ss), Junichi Kamiunten (ts, b-cl), Koki Matsui (as, ss), Ruike Shinpei (tp), Atsushi Goto (tb), Kayoko Miyama (vo), Makoto Yoshimori (p), Takashi Seo (b), Masao Tajima (b), Daisuke Iwahara (per)
- Jun
This year we will be presenting a mixture of old and new.
The improvisation session with Masahiko Satoh is back again this year. Keisuke Ohta, who was absent last year due to various circumstances, will also be joining us this year. Please enjoy the musical exchange between these masters of improvisation.
On the second day, the percussion ensemble “Orquesta Nudge! Nudge!” will be performing, who appeared in this event from time to time in the 2000s. When I was in charge of the music for the film “Bubuduke Doudosu” by director Masanori Tominaga, which was released in June, I also used the Nudge! Nudge! sound source, which had been shelved, so I thought it would be interesting to collaborate on a project linked to the film’s release. Percussion ensembles using conductors are becoming popular, and these elements are also incorporated into this performance, which will make you want to dance and enjoy the waves and complex rhythms.
The Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida & Otomo band, which exploded onto the scene last year, will be performing again this year, igniting the funk and psychedelic spirits.
A special feature of this year’s event is the fourth day, “SIGHTS”. The project that appeared at Hiroshi Funato’s birthday live in Kyoto at the end of last year will also be held in Tokyo. We will try our best to perform the late Yutaka Ohara’s pieces with the two front members of the group who are in top form.
On the last day of the 5DAYS event, we will continue with last year’s tradition of performing in a large formation and we hope to delve into the origins of music in the style of blues, gospel and various other types of roots music.
6/24(tue) 25(wed) 26(thu) 27(fri) 28(sat)
open19:00 start19:30
3,850 yen (one drink included)
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from AM11:00 on May 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.
24th Special Improvisation Night
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Masahiko Satoh (p), Junji Hirose (ts), Keisuke Ohta (vln), Kumiko Takara (vib, per)
25th Orquesta Nudge! Nudge! – Commemoration of the release of the film “Bubuduke Doudosu” Live
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (per), Kumiko Takara (per), Mari Sekine (per), Takashi Nakazato (per), Kosuke Tsuji (per), Izpon (per), Ryudai Kawatani (per), Yohei Takada (per), Taichi (per)
26th Yoshigaki-Hosomi-Iga-Yoshida&Otomo – Trans & Psychedelic
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Sakana Hosomi (key), Wataru Iga (b), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Otomo Yoshihide (g)
27th SIGHTS neo – SIGHTS reunion
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds, per), Hiroshi Funato (b), Shinpei Ruike (tp), Masayo Koketsu (as)
28th Nu Art Ensemble Large – The Great Pritender
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (ds), Ryuichi Yoshida (bs, fl), Yoshihiro Goseki (ts, ss), Junichi Kamiunten (ts, b-cl), Koki Matsui (as, ss), Ruike Shinpei (tp), Atsushi Goto (tb), Kayoko Miyama (vo), Makoto Yoshimori (p), Takashi Seo (b), Masao Tajima (b), Daisuke Iwahara (per)
- Jul
Paal Nilssen-Love 2daysThis is a very special event for me. Two nights at Pit Inn.
The first time I visited Japan was in 2005. This is now 20 years ago! Mizuho Yabe, Yoshihisa Saito, Mark Rappaport and Michiyo Yagi where key figures for the first concerts and opened many doors for me. Since then, I have visited Japan almost every year and I have established many long-term relationships, both musical and personal.
I remember very well, at an interview during the first visit, when asked about my favorite drummers. I answered Takeo Moriyama. They were shocked to know that a drummer from Norway knew of him. I had already listened a lot to the legendary Yamashita Trio and I remember very well, the first time I heard “Chiasma”. I was blown away by all three musicians, but mostly by Takeo Moriyama.
During the years after my first visit, I soon discovered all the greats of Japan; Masayuki Takayanagi, Masahiko Satoh, Otomo Yoshihide, Merzbow, Incapacitants, Hijokaidan, Painjerk and more. Not to forget the late and great Toshinori Kondo whom I miss a lot!
It was all a musical shock for me, and their powerful sounds blew me away.
I have been very fortunate to have played with many of the great musicians of Japan, of which, most are still alive. I have learnt incredibly much from them; on stage, off stage; on the road, off the road. They continue to challenge and surprise me, and I find myself being pushed very hard!
There is mutual interest to develop the music further and for every trip I make to Japan I come home a little different.
I have also discovered the traditional folk music of Japan; Okinawa: Seijin Noborikawa, Rinshō Kadekaru, Misako Oshiro. I love their music! I have now visited Okinawa many times and have built strong friendships.
During the pandemic I also discovered the music of Aomori: Tsugaru Shamisen: Takahashi Chikuzan and great singers like Ritsu Saito, Yuriko Haruno, Unchiku Narita, Eijiro Harada and more.
I am glad to discover so much of Japanese music and it is fascinating that a country has documented so much of its music and rich culture. I am thankful for this.
After these concerts I will visit Aomori for the Neputa festival. I can´t wait, but first:
For this residency, I have chosen new and longstanding partners. I want it to reflect the past and the present and they represent some of my strongest musical and personal relations. Masahiko Satoh, Akira Sakata, Otomo Yoshihide and Tatsu Yamamoto.
For this special trip, I will also bring three large Paiste gongs of 24-28 and 32”.
I am very grateful of Pit Inn and their entire staff, who has always shown continuous support for the music, and that I am allowed to present two nights of music. I hope to see many new and old fans of the music. I would also like to dedicate these two nights to Peter Brötzmann and Toshinori Kondo, whom I had the great pleasure of working with for many years.
Thanks also to Music Norway and Norsk Jazzforum for travel support.
Paal Nilssen-Love
7/29(tue) 30(wed)
open 19:00 start 19:30
Advance ticket: 4,400 yen Ticket on the day: 4,950 yen (Both one drink included)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from AM11:00 on June 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 ‘ Paal Nilssen-Love 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.
Please click here to make a reservation.
- Jul
This is a very special event for me. Two nights at Pit Inn.
The first time I visited Japan was in 2005. This is now 20 years ago! Mizuho Yabe, Yoshihisa Saito, Mark Rappaport and Michiyo Yagi where key figures for the first concerts and opened many doors for me. Since then, I have visited Japan almost every year and I have established many long-term relationships, both musical and personal.
I remember very well, at an interview during the first visit, when asked about my favorite drummers. I answered Takeo Moriyama. They were shocked to know that a drummer from Norway knew of him. I had already listened a lot to the legendary Yamashita Trio and I remember very well, the first time I heard “Chiasma”. I was blown away by all three musicians, but mostly by Takeo Moriyama.
During the years after my first visit, I soon discovered all the greats of Japan; Masayuki Takayanagi, Masahiko Satoh, Otomo Yoshihide, Merzbow, Incapacitants, Hijokaidan, Painjerk and more. Not to forget the late and great Toshinori Kondo whom I miss a lot!
It was all a musical shock for me, and their powerful sounds blew me away.
I have been very fortunate to have played with many of the great musicians of Japan, of which, most are still alive. I have learnt incredibly much from them; on stage, off stage; on the road, off the road. They continue to challenge and surprise me, and I find myself being pushed very hard!
There is mutual interest to develop the music further and for every trip I make to Japan I come home a little different.
I have also discovered the traditional folk music of Japan; Okinawa: Seijin Noborikawa, Rinshō Kadekaru, Misako Oshiro. I love their music! I have now visited Okinawa many times and have built strong friendships.
During the pandemic I also discovered the music of Aomori: Tsugaru Shamisen: Takahashi Chikuzan and great singers like Ritsu Saito, Yuriko Haruno, Unchiku Narita, Eijiro Harada and more.
I am glad to discover so much of Japanese music and it is fascinating that a country has documented so much of its music and rich culture. I am thankful for this.
After these concerts I will visit Aomori for the Neputa festival. I can´t wait, but first:
For this residency, I have chosen new and longstanding partners. I want it to reflect the past and the present and they represent some of my strongest musical and personal relations. Masahiko Satoh, Akira Sakata, Otomo Yoshihide and Tatsu Yamamoto.
For this special trip, I will also bring three large Paiste gongs of 24-28 and 32”.
I am very grateful of Pit Inn and their entire staff, who has always shown continuous support for the music, and that I am allowed to present two nights of music. I hope to see many new and old fans of the music. I would also like to dedicate these two nights to Peter Brötzmann and Toshinori Kondo, whom I had the great pleasure of working with for many years.
Thanks also to Music Norway and Norsk Jazzforum for travel support.
Paal Nilssen-Love
7/29(tue) 30(wed)
open 19:00 start 19:30
Advance ticket: 4,400 yen Ticket on the day: 4,950 yen (Both one drink included)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from AM11:00 on June 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 ‘ Paal Nilssen-Love 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.
Please click here to make a reservation.
- Aug
Tamaya Honda 3daysThis year I turned 55 and have been playing the drums for 40 years. I am able to continue performing despite my chaotic lifestyle thanks to my mother, who passed away suddenly last year, and my family. Thank you all so much.
The Pit-In Summer 3DAYS started the year after my father passed away, so if I count, it’s been about 20 years now. I always think, “This will be the last year,” but I am grateful to Pit-In for giving me opportunities and challenges every year. Mr. Yoshitake, the owner of PIT IN, said something like, “You’re like the fourth batter at PIT IN.” I guess I won’t be able to quit for a while.
The first day will feature ICTUS TRIO, making their debut at this 3DAYS event.
Centered around Masabumi Kikuchi’s spirit, the trio will perform a variety of tunes by Carla & Paul Bley.
On the second day, we will reorganize last year’s popular Improvisation Night.
We will transform the mysterious and noisy background into avant-garde pop colors.
And of course, the final day will feature the Takehiro Honda Tribute Band.
In April, we performed in China, where we thrilled Chinese audiences with a rock concert-like performance alongside powerful members of the band.
This special three-day event at Pit-In.
We will do our utmost to perform and share the true essence of Tamaya Honda, so please come and join us! See you at Pit-In!
– Tamaya Honda
Photo:Toru Takashita
8/15(fri) 16(sat) 17(sun)
open 19:00 start 19:30
15th,16th＝3,850 yen 17th＝4,400 yen (one drink included)
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from AM11:00 on July 1 (tue) 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.
15th Ictus Trio
Tamaya Honda (ds), Koichi Sato (p), Takashi Sugawa (b)
16th The improvisation night
Tamaya Honda (ds), Otomo Yoshihide (g) Mitsuru Nasuno (b) Risa Takeda (key)
17th Takehiro Honda Tribute Band
Tamaya Honda (ds), Kosuke Mine (ts), Miyuki Moriya (as), Satoshi Izumi (g), Fumio Itabashi (p), Yasushi Yoneki (b)
Please click here to make a reservation.
- Aug
This year I turned 55 and have been playing the drums for 40 years. I am able to continue performing despite my chaotic lifestyle thanks to my mother, who passed away suddenly last year, and my family. Thank you all so much.
The Pit-In Summer 3DAYS started the year after my father passed away, so if I count, it’s been about 20 years now. I always think, “This will be the last year,” but I am grateful to Pit-In for giving me opportunities and challenges every year. Mr. Yoshitake, the owner of PIT IN, said something like, “You’re like the fourth batter at PIT IN.” I guess I won’t be able to quit for a while.
The first day will feature ICTUS TRIO, making their debut at this 3DAYS event.
Centered around Masabumi Kikuchi’s spirit, the trio will perform a variety of tunes by Carla & Paul Bley.
On the second day, we will reorganize last year’s popular Improvisation Night.
We will transform the mysterious and noisy background into avant-garde pop colors.
And of course, the final day will feature the Takehiro Honda Tribute Band.
In April, we performed in China, where we thrilled Chinese audiences with a rock concert-like performance alongside powerful members of the band.
This special three-day event at Pit-In.
We will do our utmost to perform and share the true essence of Tamaya Honda, so please come and join us! See you at Pit-In!
– Tamaya Honda
Photo:Toru Takashita
8/15(fri) 16(sat) 17(sun)
open 19:00 start 19:30
15th,16th＝3,850 yen 17th＝4,400 yen (one drink included)
*Reservations (priority entrance at the time of opening) will be accepted from AM11:00 on July 1 (tue) 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.
15th Ictus Trio
Tamaya Honda (ds), Koichi Sato (p), Takashi Sugawa (b)
16th The improvisation night
Tamaya Honda (ds), Otomo Yoshihide (g) Mitsuru Nasuno (b) Risa Takeda (key)
17th Takehiro Honda Tribute Band
Tamaya Honda (ds), Kosuke Mine (ts), Miyuki Moriya (as), Satoshi Izumi (g), Fumio Itabashi (p), Yasushi Yoneki (b)
Please click here to make a reservation.
This is a very special event for me. Two nights at Pit Inn.
The first time I visited Japan was in 2005. This is now 20 years ago! Mizuho Yabe, Yoshihisa Saito, Mark Rappaport and Michiyo Yagi where key figures for the first concerts and opened many doors for me. Since then, I have visited Japan almost every year and I have established many long-term relationships, both musical and personal.
I remember very well, at an interview during the first visit, when asked about my favorite drummers. I answered Takeo Moriyama. They were shocked to know that a drummer from Norway knew of him. I had already listened a lot to the legendary Yamashita Trio and I remember very well, the first time I heard “Chiasma”. I was blown away by all three musicians, but mostly by Takeo Moriyama.
During the years after my first visit, I soon discovered all the greats of Japan; Masayuki Takayanagi, Masahiko Satoh, Otomo Yoshihide, Merzbow, Incapacitants, Hijokaidan, Painjerk and more. Not to forget the late and great Toshinori Kondo whom I miss a lot!
It was all a musical shock for me, and their powerful sounds blew me away.
I have been very fortunate to have played with many of the great musicians of Japan, of which, most are still alive. I have learnt incredibly much from them; on stage, off stage; on the road, off the road. They continue to challenge and surprise me, and I find myself being pushed very hard!
There is mutual interest to develop the music further and for every trip I make to Japan I come home a little different.
I have also discovered the traditional folk music of Japan; Okinawa: Seijin Noborikawa, Rinshō Kadekaru, Misako Oshiro. I love their music! I have now visited Okinawa many times and have built strong friendships.
During the pandemic I also discovered the music of Aomori: Tsugaru Shamisen: Takahashi Chikuzan and great singers like Ritsu Saito, Yuriko Haruno, Unchiku Narita, Eijiro Harada and more.
I am glad to discover so much of Japanese music and it is fascinating that a country has documented so much of its music and rich culture. I am thankful for this.
After these concerts I will visit Aomori for the Neputa festival. I can´t wait, but first:
For this residency, I have chosen new and longstanding partners. I want it to reflect the past and the present and they represent some of my strongest musical and personal relations. Masahiko Satoh, Akira Sakata, Otomo Yoshihide and Tatsu Yamamoto.
For this special trip, I will also bring three large Paiste gongs of 24-28 and 32”.
I am very grateful of Pit Inn and their entire staff, who has always shown continuous support for the music, and that I am allowed to present two nights of music. I hope to see many new and old fans of the music. I would also like to dedicate these two nights to Peter Brötzmann and Toshinori Kondo, whom I had the great pleasure of working with for many years.
Thanks also to Music Norway and Norsk Jazzforum for travel support.
Paal Nilssen-Love
7/29(tue) 30(wed)
open 19:00 start 19:30
Advance ticket: 4,400 yen Ticket on the day: 4,950 yen (Both one drink included)
*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from AM11:00 on June 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 ‘ Paal Nilssen-Love 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.
Please click here to make a reservation.
