MJFJ TB×ER UNIT with BIGYUKI to appear at “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2025”

MJFJ TB×ER UNIT with BIGYUKI to appear at “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2025” ​
PIA Corporation Press Release: October 17, 2025 MJFJ TB×ER UNIT with BIGYUKI will appear at “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2025” A one-night-only special unit will bring together Baba Tomoaki (Sax.), Jk Kim (Drums.), and BIGYUKI (Keyboards.), with guest Ishiwaka Shun (Drums) confirmed! Additional guests will be announced at a later date. MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2020 will be held at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Additional artists have been announced for the Montreux Jazz Festival Japan 2025.
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(C) SHINICHI ISHIZUKA 2025 The lineup, recently announced, features an impressive lineup of artists from Japan and abroad, including headliner Herbie Hancock, the Persona 5 Special Big Band, and the virtuoso bands Nate Smith and Michael League and James Frances. As an additional artist, MJFJ TB×ER UNIT with BIGYUKI, a one-night-only unit formed to embody the spirit of “MJFJ,” has been confirmed to perform. Saxophonist Tomoaki Baba (Sax.), who also thrilled the audience at “MJFJ” last year, will serve as bandmaster, alongside drummer JK Kim (Dr.) and keyboardist BIGYUKI (Key.). Guest artist Shun Ishiwaka (Dr.) has been confirmed, and a host of other cutting-edge artists are scheduled to join the lineup. This spectacular performance brings together musicians active at the forefront of the music scene, and you can look forward to a spectacular group showcasing the future of Japanese jazz. MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL (MJF) was first held in Montreux, Switzerland in 1967, and remains one of the world’s three major jazz festivals, beloved by music fans worldwide. Japanese artist Fujii Kaze’s performance at “MJF2025,” held in Montreux in early July this year, attracted a lot of attention. “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN (MJFJ)” was first held in Ebisu in 2015. While carrying on the spirit of its home country, the festival promotes the concept of “unique, high-quality, free music” and spreads the appeal of diverse music to the world, not being limited to jazz genres. Performance Overview [Performance name] MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2025 (Montreux Jazz Festival Japan 2025) [Date] Sunday, December 7, 2025, doors open at 12:00, performance begins at 1:00 PM (scheduled) [Venue] Pia Arena MM (3-2-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, 220-0012) [Performers] Herbie Hancock Persona 5 Special Big Band Nate Smith featuring Michael League and James Frances MJFJ TB×ER UNIT with BIGYUKI (guest: Shun Ishiwaka and others) [Ticket Prices] VVIP seats: 150,000 yen / VIP seats: 32,000 yen / S seats: 18,000 yen / A seats: 13,000 yen / U-25 seats: 5,000 yen / Student seats: ¥4,000 – All prices include tax. – All seats are reserved. Preschool children are not permitted. – VVIP seats are located in the first three rows from the front of the stage. Benefits are included. – VIP seats are located in the priority area behind the VVIP seats. They come with special benefits. – This performance has certain conditional tickets, such as “U-25 seats” and “student seats.” Before purchasing, please be sure to read the notes on the sales page. [Ticket Sales Date] Play guide early bird sales: Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11:59 PM [Ticket Sales Office] https://w.pia.jp/t/mjfj2025/ [Organizer] MJFJ Executive Committee [Inquiries] Live Information: 0570-017-230 (Weekdays 12:00-15:00) [Official website]
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https://www.youtube.com/@montreuxjazzfestivaljapan7164 VVIP・VIP benefits ■VVIP benefit details 1. VVIP limited T-shirt (2 types, size: M / L) and limited edition towel 2. VVIP Lounge (light snacks / soft drinks and alcoholic beverages) All you can drink) 3. Priority entrance 4. MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL goods ■VIP benefit details 1. VIP limited T-shirt (size: M/L) 2. VIP Lounge (soft drinks included) 3. Priority entrance Performing Artist Profile Herbie Hancock Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11710/3777/11710-3777-f71c62273ecf3a53ac31080a804895c4-854×1280.jpg (C)DANNY CLINCH Born in Chicago in 1940. Pianist/keyboardist and composer. A leading figure in the jazz scene since the 1960s, he continues to be at the forefront of global culture, technology, business, and music. He has produced numerous jazz standards, including “Watermelon Man,” “Cantaloupe Island,” “Maiden Voyage,” and “Dolphin Dance.” He has also fused electric jazz with funk and rock on albums like “Headhunters,” explored acoustic sounds with V.S.O.P., and explored electronic dance sounds on his best-selling album “Future Shock.” His diverse activities continue to evolve. He won an Academy Award for his music for the film “Round Midnight” and has won 14 Grammy Awards, including Best Album. He currently serves as Creative Chair of the Jazz Department of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and President of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. In 2011, he was appointed a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador by UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova. He received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2013 and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. This time, the stage will commemorate the 85th anniversary of Herbie Hancock’s birth, and special guest appearances are also planned. Official website: https://www.herbiehancock.com/https://www.herbiehancock.com/ PERSONA 5 Special Big Band
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11710/3777/11710-3777-d6aa6d89ab34f870f06c77166c2f3ca3-1920×1358.jpg (C)ATLUS. (C)SEGA. This special big band will perform music from “Persona 5,” the globally popular game series boasting cumulative sales of 10 million copies, arranged by Grammy-winning artists. Composer and arranger Charlie Rosen, who serves as music arranger and music director, has won two Grammy Awards and two Tony Awards, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2025 for “Best Arrangement” for his big band arrangement of “Last Surprise” from “Persona 5.” The singer will be Lyn (Inaizumi Rin), who also performs all of the vocal tracks for Persona 5, and Eric Miyashiro, a world-renowned trumpeter from Honolulu, Hawaii, and a leading figure in big bands, will serve as the band leader for the Japanese players. Additionally, nine highly skilled players from the US will be coming to Japan, and selected members from Japan will also be joining the band, bringing together a total of approximately 30 members. The solo shows in Tokyo and Kansai sold out in an instant, and the hastily announced additional shows also sold out immediately through advance reservations. The band is attracting great attention from both game and music fans. Official website: https://www.ticketport.co.jp/lp/persona5_bigband/ Nate Smith featuring Michael League and James Francies Nate Smith featuring Michael League and James Francies
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11710/3777/11710-3777-28b96cf49fa9b463f6fedaeba6bc619b-3900×2600.jpg (C)ogata_photo Grammy-nominated drummer/composer/producer and a multi-instrumentalist representing the contemporary music scene. Originally from Virginia, USA, he performed with Betty Carter at the age of 20 and made his producer debut in 2001 with the Michael Jackson film “Heaven Can Wait.” He toured the world with Dave Holland’s band, and in 2008 began working as a solo artist and with his own band, “KINFOLK.” In 2017, he was nominated for two Grammy Awards for his album “KINFOLK: Postcards from Everywhere.” He has performed with a wide range of artists, including Pat Metheny, Norah Jones, Childish Gambino, Jon Batiste, and Vlfpeck. He has also appeared on the cover of Modern Drummer magazine and participated in the house band for “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” His latest album, “LIVE-ACTION,” features a diverse range of guests, while focusing on analog equipment and live performances to create a warm, unifying sound. His unique philosophy and creativity make him one of the most notable musicians today. For this performance, he will perform with a three-piece band featuring Snarky Puppy leaders Michael League (bass) and James Francies (piano). MJFJ TB×ER UNIT with BIGYUKI Montreux Jazz Festival Japan TBER Unit with Big Yuki
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11710/3777/11710-3777-12a8383f613201a13849e1222896e71f-1001×660.jpg This unit, featuring bandmaster Tomoaki Baba (ELECTRIC RIDER), who garnered attention for playing the saxophone of the main character, Dai Miyamoto, in the animated film “BLUE GIANT,” will bring together up-and-coming artists, including JK Kim, known as Korea’s greatest drummer, and BIGYUKI, a world-renowned drummer. Based on electric jazz, the band will produce a free-flowing sound and groove. The special guest will be Shun Ishiwaka, Baba’s close friend and one of Japan’s greatest drummers of today. Guest artists will be announced in the future. Keep an eye out for this unit that will shape the future of Japanese jazz. Press release attachments