Student Jazz Festival
Saturday, October 17 12:30- ACT City Hamamatsu / Concert Hall
This wonderful event features performances from outstanding middle, and high-school big bands active throughout Japan, including highly-entertaining local bands from Hamamatsu. Enjoy their energetic performances!
Rakugo and Jazz
Sunday, October 18 14:00- ACT City Hamamatsu Seminar and Exchange Center Music Workshop Hall
Pianist Masahiko Satoh and renowned rakugo master Shinsho Kokontei join forces to provide entertainment that transcends genres. Let this year's concert once again rock you serenely on an ocean of rhythm.
Performers
Masahiko Satoh (Pf), Shinya Kokontei (Rakugo)
Shinichi Kato (B), Hiroshi Murakami (Dr)
Akiko Uesugi(Vo)
Family Jazz Concert
Saturday October 24, 14:00 - Create Hamamatsu / Hall
Well-known children's songs are transformed into jazz, made even more enjoyable by the Keropons children's entertainment duo. With picture books, dancing, magic tricks and jokes, "My first jazz" is non-stop fun!
Performers
Hirotaka Nakagawa (Vo), Makoto Oka (Ts,Fl)
Takeshi Otomo(Pf,Pianica), Masayuki Tawarayama(B)
Yoshihito Eto(Dr)
KEROPON'S: Yuko Masuda, Akiko Hirata
Street Jazz Festival
Sunday October 25, 11:00- Hamamatsu Station North Exit Plaza (Kitara) etc
Coloring the streets of Hamamatsu with jazz.
Held every year, these popular performances can be enjoyed on street corners throughout the downtown area. Feel free to drop by!
Yamaha Jazz Festival
Sunday October 25, 13:00- ACT City Hamamatsu / Main Hall
Once again, this year we feature a line-up of three wonderful musicians. Keep your eyes peeled—you may unexpectedly have an "encounter you can only have here!"
- PART.I
The stunningly talented music communicator is on his way! - STEVE WILSON ALL-STAR QUARTET
- PART.II
The tide is full
Here, letting their music flow freely on the YJF sea for the first time, are the duo of Satoru - Satoru Shionoya Duo with Yosuke Onuma, Special Guest Junko Yagami
- PART.III
Jazz born from long-held memories in the Hamamatsu area. A 400 year-long dream made a reality. - The Junko Moriya Orchestra