Description
A Powerful Lineup of Contemporary Jazz Musicians
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For group bookings, please reach out via our Contact Us page with your event name, date, and number of tickets needed. Our team will prepare the best available options and assist you personally.
Contact Us →The Shun Ishiwaka Trio brings together some of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Japanese jazz. Shun Ishiwaka leads the group with his expressive drumming, while Yusuke Takahashi adds intricate piano work and Marty Holoubek provides a dynamic bass foundation. With Tomoaki Baba joining on saxophone, the ensemble gains even greater melodic depth and creates a compelling balance between composed passages and spontaneous improvisation.
Discover the Sound of Mabui Live
The tour celebrates Mabui, an album that highlights the trio’s creative approach to modern acoustic jazz. Live performances allow audiences to experience these compositions with greater intensity, as the musicians respond to one another throughout each performance. The combination of rhythmic complexity, expressive melodies, and fluid improvisation makes the tour an engaging opportunity for fans of contemporary Japanese jazz.
Experience Japanese Jazz in Intimate Concert Halls
Japan’s regional concert halls provide an excellent environment for appreciating the subtle details of acoustic jazz. Rather than the atmosphere of a large festival, these venues offer focused listening spaces where every drum pattern, piano phrase, bass line, and saxophone melody can be heard clearly. For international visitors, attending the Shun Ishiwaka Trio tour also provides an opportunity to experience Japan’s distinctive live music culture while enjoying an intimate performance setting.
Dates and venues
Saturday, 17 October 2026: Toride Civic Hall, Ibaraki
- Location: Ibaraki Prefecture
- Details: General admission for the initial leg of the tour. Sales period runs until Friday, 16 October 2026 at 23:59.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: Niigata City Performing Arts Center Theatre, Niigata
- Location: Niigata Prefecture
- Times: Doors open at 15:30 / Performance starts at 16:00
- Details: All seats reserved.
Sunday, 31 January 2027: Hibiki no Mori Okegawa Civic Hall Main Hall, Saitama
- Location: Saitama Prefecture
- Times: Doors open at 15:00 / Performance starts at 15:30
- Details: General admission and U25 options available (proof of age required at entry for U25). General ticket release begins Friday, 9 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Pricing for each date is confirmed when you ask because ticket availability and how many people want Tickets change over time. We give you a real-time quote when you talk to our team. Please remember that tickets, for these shows are sold through ticketing systems and some dates might have special seating or might allow general entry. To ask about tickets please use the Contact Us button. Send the name of the performance, your favorite date, the place and how many tickets you need.
Booking through Jasumo Tickets takes away the problems that fans from other countries have when trying to go to live shows in Japan. Most local ticket websites need you to use language, a local phone number for verification and Japanese ways to pay that don’t work with credit cards from other countries. We get tickets directly from our connections with ticket sellers and event organizers. We do all the communication in Japanese for you. Keep you informed in English. All the tickets we send are checked to make sure they are real and then delivered safely to your place, in Japan.
How It Works
- Send Your Request
Submit the event name, preferred date, venue, and total number of tickets you need.
- Check Availability
Our team checks current availability through our ticketing network and provides a clear, live quote.
- Make Secure Payment
Once you approve the quote, complete your payment securely online so we can proceed with your booking.
- Receive Your Tickets
We secure and authenticate your physical or electronic tickets, then arrange delivery to your accommodation in Japan with English customer support throughout.
To arrange your tickets click the Contact Us button and give the event title the date you prefer the venue and how many people will attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overseas visitors often find it difficult to purchase tickets directly due to Japanese system requirements, such as local credit cards and Japanese phone numbers. You can request your tickets through Jasumo Tickets, and our team will secure and authenticate them through our network of official ticketing sources and event organisers.
Some venues on the tour offer reserved seating where a specific seat number is assigned, while others operate on a general admission basis. Specific conditions depend on the individual venue and date selected.
Yes, each performance date and venue requires a separate ticket. You must specify which date and city you wish to attend when placing your enquiry.
If you hold a U25 ticket, you must present valid photo identification showing your date of birth at the venue entrance to confirm you are 25 years old or younger.
Performances in regional halls and specialized performing arts centers often sell out in advance due to high domestic demand for Shun Ishiwaka’s performances. Early booking is strongly recommended.
Venue & access
- Niigata City Performing Arts Center Theatre: Located in Niigata City, accessible via local bus services from JR Niigata Station, situated near the Shinano River and Hakusan Park.
- Hibiki no Mori Okegawa Civic Hall Main Hall: Located in Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture, accessible from JR Okegawa Station.
- Toride Civic Hall: Located in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, situated within reach of JR Toride Station.
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