[2026] RAG 45th Anniversary Festival

~Atsushi Shimada Collective vol.3~ Special Featuring Masato Yamashitaaka chan＋Takei Tsutomu: Shimada Atsushi (Vo, Key) Nakajima Katsuki (Vo, B)＋Takei Tsutomu (Sax)／Nile Perch Togashi to Bambinos: Nile Perch Togashi (Vo/from Heartful⭐︎Funks) Shimada Atsushi (Vo, Key) Nakajima Katsuki (Vo, B) Takei Tsutomu (Sax) Special Guest: Yamashita Masato (Ds)

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Aka-chan (Atsushi Shimada, Katsuki Nakajima) Tsutomu Takei Special Guest: Masato Yamashita (Live Spot RAG, 2025)

Nile Perch Togashi and Bambinos [Atsushi Shimada, Katsuki Nakashima, Tsutomu Takei, Special Guest: Masato Yamashita] (Live Spot RAG, 2025)

Centered around Atsushi Shimada, who is active across a wide range from pop to jazz, Aka-chan delivers original songs with twin vocals, while Nile Perch Togashi and the Bambinos perform covers of soul and AOR.

Joining them are saxophonist Tsutomu Takei and drummer Masato Yamashita, who has supported numerous artists.

The tight-knit ensemble, bonded by years of camaraderie, is truly breathtaking.

Shimada’s delicate keys, Katsuki Nakajima’s powerful bass, and Nile Perch Togashi’s funky vocals intersect brilliantly.

Takei’s sultry tone and Yamashita’s embracing beats color the music, letting you fully savor a supreme, living sound that feels like being swept away by waves of tone.

Sakakibara Dai 2DAYS ~ “Spring Founding Grand Recital Quartet DAY1”Sakakibara Dai (P) Manabe Yutaka (Vn) Morita Kohei (B) Saito Takashi (Ds)

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[Digest Video] Dai Sakakibara 2 Days May 4 [Part 1] — Kyoto RAG 41st Anniversary Festival Live

This quartet brings together leading figures from Japan’s instrumental scene: pianist Dai Sakakibara at the core, joined by violinist Yutaka Manabe, bassist Kohei Morita, and drummer Takashi Saito.

Their genre-defying musicality, embracing the elegance of classical, the approachability of pop, and the drive of jazz, is truly outstanding.

The ensemble—where vivid, scene-evoking melodies intertwine with Manabe’s dramatic violin—is nothing short of breathtaking.

The lush, singing low end from Morita and Saito’s supple rhythms weave a groove of supreme comfort.

You’ll be astonished by the thrilling interplay that transcends mere predictability, born of years of performing together.

Savor the palpable immediacy as their fiery musical dialogue transforms the atmosphere on stage.

Sakakibara Dai 2DAYS ~ “Spring Founding Grand Performance Quartet DAY2”Sakakibara Dai (P) Manabe Yutaka (Vn) Morita Kohei (B) Saito Takashi (Ds)

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[Digest Video] Dai Sakakibara 2 Days May 4 [Part 2] — Kyoto RAG 41st Anniversary Festival Live

Dai Sakakibara, known for his work with G-CLEF, is a musician who plays a warmly embracing piano that bridges classical fundamentals and pop.

Joining him are Yu Manabe on violin with a sharp-edged tone, Kohei Morita on bass adding sonic depth, and Takashi Saito on drums with precision and dynamism.

It’s a quartet that effortlessly transcends genres.

Their tightly knit interplay—possible only among four artists bound by years of trust—is a major draw.

The violin sings over picturesque, evocative melodies, while the bass and drums provide a powerful heartbeat.

As this is the second day of a two-night run, you can expect to savor an even more heated and mature ensemble performance.

Mamoru Taniguchi & PΛZL Live “RAG 45th Anniversary Live!”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!

Emi Hanada & Pistachio BOY’s Special Guest ★ Masahiro MitsuiHanada 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.

Fumino Ishiguro × Karen Obimori × Nana Kamiyama × Emi HanadaIshiguro 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.

Tommy × R1SA × Gaku Yabushita “Primary Colors”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.