"Akira Tana’s wonderful group is truly doing something very special here and it is a fine example of how music can break down cultural barriers and expose the commonality within us all."
— Jazz Inside
"The quartet has created a gorgeous body of music interpreting traditional and contemporary Japanese melodies through the lens of jazz."
— San Jose Mercury News
"Performance seemed love-filled and compassionate. At times it felt like a lullaby; no wonder the children slept. It was exquisite."
— San Jose Mercury News
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Sat, Oct 4, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Opening Night of San Ramon Library's 2025 Adventures in Jazz Series
100 Montgomery St., San Ramon, CA 94583
Start: 7:30 PM
Admission: $39.62
Tue, Oct 7, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Iwaki: Machipole Iwaki B1 Plus
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
Shiroganemachi-1-15 Taira, Iwaki, Fukushima
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Start: 7:00 PM
Admission: 4500JPY
Wed, Oct 8, 2025 @ 4:30 PM
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
81 Karakuwachō Shibitachi, Kesennuma, Miyagi
Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Start: 4:30 PM
Special guest: Takahiro Dai (Trumpet)
Thu, Oct 9, 2025
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
Aramachi-100-9 Takatachō, Rikuzentakata, Iwate
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
Shirahama-95 Sanrikuchō Ryōri, Ofunato, Iwate
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Start: 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
1-15 Suehirochō, Otsuchi, Kamihei District, Iwate
Start: 4:00 PM
Special guest: Takahiro Dai (Trumpet)
Mon, Oct 13, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
Kumamoto: Mifune Machinaka Gallery
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
794 Mifune, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto
Doors Open: 3:00 PM
Start: 5:00 PM
Admission: 1000JPY (including 500JPY food voucher)
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
1-1-1 Watanabedōri, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Start: 7:30 PM
Admission: Advance 4000JPY / Door 4500JPY / 2 orders minimum
Wed, Oct 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
Oto Building 3F, 236 Nijūikkenchō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Start: 7:00 PM
Admission: Advance 4000JPY / Door 4500 JPY
Thu, Oct 16, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
1−16−17 Honjōchō, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Start: 7:00 PM
Admission: 3000JPY + 1 drink per show minimum
Fri, Oct 17, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
Fukuhara Bldg 2F, 3-6-3 Omotechō, Kita Ward, Okayama
Start: 7:00 PM
Admission: 3300JPY
Sun, Oct 19, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Otonowa Japan Tour 2025
B2F, 20-20 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo
Start: 7:00 PM
Admission: 前売3500円・当日4000円・1オーダーミニマム
OTONOWA
Akira Tana — Drums & Leader
Masaru Koga — Sax, Flute, Shakuhachi & Percussions
Art Hirahara — Piano
Noriyuki "Ken" Okada — Bass
Saki Kono — Guest Vocalist & Tour Coordinator
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