Announcement of "A HAPPY JAZZY NIGHT" to be held on June 6th
Bar and lounge “Magdalena” (2nd floor) will be hosting “A HAPPY JAZZY NIGHT” on the evening of Friday, June 2025th, 6.
Hotel GrandBach Kyoto Select is based on the concept of offering a relaxing stay in Kyoto with soothing music and food.
In fact, jazz events are held regularly to connect this city, where jazz is deeply rooted, with tourists visiting the city.
This time, it's a session of singing saxophone and piano, floating in the moist air of the rainy season.
Two players, both from Kyoto and still active in the city, will prepare an exciting evening for you.
Anyone is welcome to join in, so please come and enjoy a relaxing time before dinner or for one more drink after dinner.
【A HAPPY JAZZY NIGHT】
A one-night-only jazz night with live music in the hotel lounge
～Special Friday @Hotel GrandBach Kyoto Select～
Date and time: Friday, February 2025, 6 *1st stage 19:00-19:30 *2nd stage 19:45-20:15
Location: Bar & Lounge "Magdalena" 2nd floor of the hotel
Price: Hotel guests 2,000 yen, walk-ins 3,000 yen (tax included)
*Seats cannot be reserved.
Contents:
・Table charge
・One drink (soft drink, house wine (red or white), beer, sake)
*Additional drinks are available at an extra cost (starting from 700 yen).
・Finger food
Application: Apply online, by phone, or at the front desk.
*Please note that we do not accept cancellations after a reservation has been made.
【Schedule】
18:45 Door Open
19:00 – 19:30 A HAPPY JAZZY NIGHT <1st stage>
19:45 – 20:15 A HAPPY JAZZY NIGHT <2nd stage>
[Performer]
Rika Shimizu (saxophone), Takanori Onda (piano)
[Artist Profile]
Saxophone Rika Shimizu
She started playing the saxophone at the age of 12, and studied at the prestigious jazz school, Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA, where she studied saxophone under George Garzone and others, and joined the Rainbow Band led by Phil Wilson. After graduating and returning to Japan, she formed the female big band GYAO while continuing her own combo activities, and made her debut in 2007 with the album "PERFUM".
He is devoted to social activities that support music, and has a number of achievements throughout Japan, including performing a saxophone concert at the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto as a member of the Yasaka Ryujinkai dedication concert. He also plays and teaches the younger generation of musicians, mainly in his hometown of Kyoto, as a trainer for the Notre Dame Gakuin Elementary School brass band and the Doshisha Elementary School orchestra.
A member of the international support group Japan Asia Friendship Association (JAFS). One of the top 2023 Miss Kyoto 5 recipients, connecting the charm of Japanese culture and Kyoto to the world.
・ Member of the international support group Asia Friendship Association (JAFS)
・ Top 2023 Mrs. Kyoto 5, who connect the charm of Japanese culture and Kyoto to the world
Piano Takanori Onda
Taking advantage of his already outstanding piano skills, he began his musical career in earnest while attending Ritsumeikan University.
His careful, bold, gorgeous keyboard playing and stable performance backed by theory and experience have been well received. His talent and ability have been recognized all over the country, and he is currently accumulating a number of achievements, including performances at jazz clubs and hotel lounges in the Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe areas.
He also produces commercials and arranges and produces for major production companies, and is active in a wide range of music genres.