James Taylor Quartet + Naomi Suzuki

James Taylor Quartet + Naomi Suzuki with Mari Natsuki

UK-JAPAN Bridge Together

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 19:00

Past Event
James Taylor Quartet + Naomi Suzuki with Mari Natsuki Past Event

Performers

James Taylor Quartet:
James Taylor
 Hammond organ
Mark Cox
guitar
Andrew McKinney
bass
Pat Illingworth
drums
Ralph Wyld
percussion/vibes
Nick Smart
trumpet
Gareth Lockrane
flute

Naomi Suzuki vocals, producer
Mari Natsuki special guest vocalist
Michiyo Kagami Japanese traditional Daikagura performer
Yuriko Kotani comedian (opening act)

Japanese pop with a UK jazz-funk twist performed by the critically acclaimed James Taylor Quartet and UK-based singer Naomi Suzuki. The evening celebrates the Japan-UK Year of Culture with the Bridge Together Project – presenting much-loved J-pop classics specially re-arranged for an incredible night highlighting a shared love of great music and connections between the two cultures.

Special guest stars make this concert an unmissable experience. Yuriko Kotani, the BBC New Comedy Award-winning comedian, opens the event and superstar actress and singer Mari Natsuki is travelling from Japan especially to give an exclusive performance. There will also be a traditional Daikagura routine by Michiyo Kagami – a unique combination of talents!

In partnership with The Japan Foundation.

Duration: approx. 2½ hours (incl. interval)

Ticket Information

£30

Concessions: £2 off (not available online)

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