[2026] RAG 45th Anniversary Festival

Mon 4/27 Moru Taniguchi & PΛZL Live “RAG 45th Anniversary Live!”NEW!Taniguchi Mamoru (Vo,B) Hamano Akihiro (Ds) Kamijo Mizuho (Key) Endo Mariko (Sax) Mura Takumi (G)

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#CityPop #Mamoru Taniguchi “Mamoru Taniguchi & PΛZL Live” All-Original Live [Partially Free Release]

Centered around singer-songwriter and bassist Mamoru Taniguchi, Taniguchi Mamoru & PΛZL is a unit that brings together top-tier players from the Kansai scene.

Their appeal lies in a sophisticated sound that traverses jazz and pop.

Built around Taniguchi’s original songs, Mizuho Kamijo’s cerebral keyboards and Takumi Mura’s versatile guitar intertwine seamlessly.

In live performances, Mariko Endo’s saxophone complements the vocals with a lustrous tone, while Akihiro Hamano’s rich drumming enhances the music’s persuasiveness.

Taniguchi’s voice, honed through years of experience, and the band’s fiery interplay are a must-hear.

Far from mere accompaniment, the three-dimensional ensemble elevates the vocals and draws you in without fail.

You’ll witness a perfectly synchronized performance that only continuously active members can deliver, unfolding right before your eyes!

Tue 4/28 – RAG 45th Anniversary Festival – Emi Hanada and Pistachio BOY’s, special guest: Masahiro MitsuiNEW!Hanada Emi (Org) Kaneko Tomonori (G) Nakajima Katsuki (B) Umemoto Hironori (Ds) special guest: Mitsui Masahiro (Vo)

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[Emi Hanada / Soul Meetin’] Full Track Preview, Hammond Organ, Billy Preston, Organ, Funky, Soul Music

Namida Hare / Masahiro Mitsui

A band formed around soulful organist Emi Hanada, Hanada Emi and the Pistachio BOY’s.

Guitarist Tomonori Kaneko, who moves fluidly between jazz and funk, bassist Katsuki Nakajima with an overflowing sense of groove, and drummer Hironori Umemoto with a deep, generous touch come together to unleash a rich, intense sound.

On this day, they’re joined by a special guest: veteran vocalist and pillar of the soul scene, Masahiro Mitsui.

Centered on the warm timbre of the organ, the ensemble features crisp, cutting guitar and a surging rhythm section intertwined—one of the highlights to listen for.

The fiery call-and-response between Emi Hanada and Tomonori Kaneko is another major draw.

With Masahiro Mitsui’s powerful voice in the mix, the set will range from instrumentals to moving, song-driven funk, letting you revel in a festive groove brimming with mutual respect among the performers.

4/29 (Wed) ~RAG 45th Anniversary Festival~ Fumino Ishiguro × Karen Obimori × Nana Kamiyama × Emi HanadaNEW!Ishiguro Ayano (Vo,G) Obimori Karen (Vo,G) Kamiyama Nana (Vo) Hanada Emi (P)

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Fumino Ishiguro Solo Live ~My First Time All Alone~ [Highlights & Setlist]

Karen Obimori, “On a Morning in Full Spring”

Nana Kamiyama - Winter Sea -

SEED / Emi Hanada 2nd Album “hanacocoro” Released on 2020.11.6

An acoustic lineup brings together three vocalists from diverse backgrounds—Fumino Ishiguro, a singer-songwriter with a literary sensibility; Karen Obimori, whose expressive power is honed by her experience as an actor; and Nana Kamiyama, known for the straightforward freshness of her voice—alongside Emi Hanada, an organist highly trusted on the Kansai scene.

The greatest appeal of this performance lies in how these distinctive voices are woven into a single story by Hanada’s warm piano.

In addition to solo performances, you can also look forward to special pairings with duets, choruses, and engaging talk segments.

Watch for the luxurious ensemble as artists of different generations and backgrounds inspire one another and reveal what kind of chemistry emerges.

Thu 4/30 – RAG 45th Anniversary Festival – Tommy × R1SA × Gaku Yabushita “Primary Colors”NEW!Tommy(Tb) R1SA(P) Yabushita Gaku(G)

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#Jazz #Trombone “Tommy × R1SA × Gaku Yabushita ‘Primary Colors’ Recording Live!” [Partially Free Release]

Tommy, a trombonist who has been active on the jazz scene for many years.

R1SA, an adventurous pianist who traverses multiple genres.

And Gaku Yabushita, whose flexible guitar adds depth and shade to the sonic picture.

Their powerhouse project, Primary Colors, features a sound where diverse musicalities—jazz, progressive, and more—seamlessly blend.

They’ve already done a live recording, letting you experience highly polished, up-to-the-moment music.

A highlight of the show is the ensemble, where layered timbres sketch out infinite landscapes.

The must-see thrill lies in the interplay—the trombone’s power, the piano’s three-dimensional harmonies, and the supple guitar colliding and sparking.

Don’t miss the intensely immersive musical experience that only a lineup capable of sharing such deep breaths can deliver.

Sat 5/2 – RAG 45th Anniversary Festival – Naomi Tamura THANK YOU FESTIVAL!! -Jump on the Electric Red Miso Bandwagon Tour 2nd-NEW!Tamura Naomi (Vo) Grace (Ds) Chii Toko (G) Yamada Naoko (B)

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Vocalist Naomi Tamura, who has made a powerful mark on Japan’s rock scene.

She is currently active in a band called Denki Akamiso with drummer GRACE, guitarist Toko Chii, and bassist Naoko Yamada.

A seasoned performer, she expresses everything from hefty rock sounds to supple grooves with rich nuance.

On stage, Tamura’s resolute vocals intersect passionately with the band’s dynamic performance.

The intuitive chemistry forged by former bandmates Toko Chii and Naoko Yamada is bolstered by GRACE’s commanding beat, amplifying the music’s conviction.

Each member brings masterful technique without losing their forward-leaning edge, responding to one another’s playing and building intensity—a thrilling ensemble you can fully savor.