HERBIE HANCOCK 85TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT IN OSAKA will be held!
Kyodo Entertainment Inc. Press release: October 6, 2025 HERBIE HANCOCK 85TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT IN OSAKA will be held! Celebrating 85 years! Jazz master Herbie Hancock’s long-awaited Osaka performance “HERBIE HANCOCK 85TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT IN OSAKA” will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at NHK Osaka Hall in Osaka. It has been decided that the “Osaka” event will be held.
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one-of-a-kind artist, having won 14 Grammy Awards. This legend will be performing in Osaka for the first time in 10 years, celebrating his milestone 85th birthday. This performance brings together some of Hancock’s most trusted musicians, including saxophonist Chris Potter, a leading figure in contemporary jazz; guitarist Lionel Loueke, who blends West African rhythms with jazz; bassist James Genus, who has supported many top artists; and talented young drummer Jaylen Petineau. You can truly experience Hancock’s musical world in its entirety. Hancock’s live performances, which continue to evolve across genres and generations, are “ongoing” music that inspires and amazes all who see it. Even at the age of 85, we hope you’ll be captivated by his music, which is still filled with the same spirit of inquiry and energy. Tickets will go on pre-sale at Pia from 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. For ticket details, please visit
https://w.pia.jp/t/herbie-hancock-o/. Performance summary [Performance Name] HERBIE HANCOCK 85TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT IN OSAKA (Herbie Hancock 85th Birthday Commemorative Concert in Osaka) [Date] Monday, December 8, 2025 Doors open at 18:00 Performance starts at 19:00 [Venue] NHK Osaka Hall (4-1-20 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture) [Performers] Herbie Hancock Band Members: James Genus (bass), Lionel Loueke (guitar), Chris Potter (saxophone), Jaylen Petineau (drums) [Ticket Prices] All seats reserved (tax included) SS seats: 20,000 yen S seats: 16,000 yen A seats: 9,800 yen – All prices include tax. – All seats are reserved. Preschool children are not permitted. – SS seats are within the 19th row in front of the stage. [Ticket Release Date] Ticket Pia Official Advance (Lottery Advance) Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 11:00 AM October 13th (Monday) 23:59 Pre-reserve (lottery advance) October 16, 2025 (Thursday) 11:00 to October 22, 2025 (Wednesday) 11:00 Presale (first come first served) October 24, 2025 (Friday) 10:00 to November 6, 2025 (Thursday) 23:59 [Ticket Sales] https://w.pia.jp/t/herbie-hancock-o/ (Opens Tuesday, October 7th, 11:00 AM) [Organizer] Pia Live Creative Co., Ltd./Pia Corporation [Supported by] Eight Islands Co., Ltd. [Inquiries] Kyodo Information 0570-200-888 (12:00-17:00 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Profile Herbie Hancock Born in Chicago in 1940, he is a pianist, keyboardist, and composer. He has been a leading figure in the jazz scene since the 1960s. He is also the author of many jazz standards, including “Watermelon Man,” “Cantaloupe Island,” “Maiden Voyage,” and “Dolphin Dance.” He has released notable works that have ushered in a new era of jazz, such as the jazz-funk album “Head Hunters,” the works of the V.S.O.P. Quintet that revived the popularity of acoustic jazz, and the jazz-hip-hop album “Future Shock.” He is truly an icon of contemporary music, continuing to create sounds that transcend boundaries and genres. With a brilliant career spanning over 50 years, including 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for “River: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell,” he continues to captivate fans around the world. In July 2011, he was appointed a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, in recognition of his contributions to peace through music culture and the arts. Since 2012, he has co-hosted International Jazz Day with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. https://www.herbiehancock.com/