Jozenji monthly jazz spot that is very popular every month! In September, there will be a special stage with Sendai’s representative Jozenji Jazz Festival! Initiator Shun Kumagai
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Press release: August 28, 2024
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Jozenji monthly jazz spot that is very popular every month! In September, there will be a special stage with Sendai’s representative Jozenji Jazz Festival! Initiator Shun Kumagai
*The event will be held at L Park Sendai on September 8th (Sunday) with two stages: 1:30pm and 3:30pm. We will deliver a special live performance by professional musicians with free admission! Aiming to create vibrancy in Sendai through initiatives that bring together the economy, art, and tourism. *
Jozenji monthly jazz spot September banner
* A hugely popular monthly event that enlivens Sendai with jazz! * Based on the historical background of Sendai being the birthplace of entertainment, this project aims to create liveliness through jazz and make “jazz” a tourism feature of Sendai.
* *Please refer to the separate press release for the background of the project. *
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000074291.html
“Art should not end with art alone.”
Through the power of art, we aim to create a new flow of people to the Jozenji Dori/Kokubuncho area. The founder, Shun Kumagai, is a saxophone player from Sendai. Born and raised in Sendai, he studied in America, the home of jazz, and will apply his passion to this project. * The event is held every month and is a huge success, with over 450 people attending in July and over 520 people attending in August. *
In September, it will be held on a special stage with Sendai’s representative Jozenji Street Jazz Festival!
Shun Kumagai (Sax)
Kazutoshi Kusada (Pf)
Ryo Miyaji (Ba)
Natsumi Iguchi (Dr)
This month, it will be held on a special tie-up stage with Jozenji Jazz Festival! We will deliver a passionate session by Sendai’s proud saxophone player Shun Kumagai!
* The co-starring players are Kazutoshi Kusada, Ryo Miyaji, and Natsumi Iguchi, who have performed live in Sendai many times and have ties to Sendai, all gathered in Sendai for this day! *
On the day of the event, there is no doubt that the venue will be filled with excitement with Japan’s top-class passionate sessions. * It will be the No. 1 full-fledged stage within the Jozenji Jazz Festival. *
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to listen for free! Visit the venue and get immersed in the best jazz!
Click here for local companies supporting the event in September! Local companies such as Kanesa Fujiwaraya are heating up Sendai! This month’s regional support company
This event aims to revive Sendai, the city of jazz. [We want to liven up the city of Sendai with jazz!] ] The event will be held with funding from companies that enthusiastically support us.
* August will be held at Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Suntory Co., Ltd., Kanesa Fujiwaraya Co., Ltd., and JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd. (*in no particular order) *
The event was sponsored by four companies.
In addition, the Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City governments, the Sendai Association of Corporate Executives, and the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization will support this project.
In addition, Kyodo Tohoku Co., Ltd., which supports entertainment in the Tohoku region, will cooperate in planning. “*Economy, art, and tourism” will come together to liven up Sendai. *
* Jozenji monthly jazz! We are still looking for supporters! * This project is also seeking investment from individuals who want to enliven Sendai with jazz.
For those who invest 5,000 yen per unit, there are benefits such as receiving a video of the previous month’s event as a return gift. For those who invest 5 or more units, we will continue to increase benefits such as posting a short message on a special website. We would like to ask individuals to invest in this project so that it can continue to be held.
★Please refer to the special website for details.
https://www.jc-capo.or.jp/jazzspot/
*Initiator saxophone player Shun Kumagai profile*
Shun Kumagai profile photo
Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Graduated from Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory of Music, the most prestigious music schools in the world.
During his visit to the United States, he performed as a guest at an event attended by former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, owner of the Boston Red Sox.
He has performed as a guest at John Henry’s private residence, performed at Japan-U.S.-related ceremonies attended by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and others, and has performed with world-famous bassist Dave.
He is actively performing in the United States, including co-starring with Mr. Holland.
In 2019, he completed the master’s program at the New England Conservatory of Music and received a master’s degree in music. Fully return to Japan and move to base in Japan.
Currently, we are holding Shun Kumagai jazz concerts with major sponsors such as Mitsui Fudosan and Suntory. This is a popular performance that continues to sell out in advance, attracting over 5,000 people a year, an unprecedented turnout for jazz. He has also released 11 albums so far. His self-composed songs have been well-received, including being used in commercials for the Jozenji Street Jazz Festival for four consecutive years. He has also created jazz arrangements for Fujisaki’s “Sukisa, Kono Machi ga.” Currently, he is actively engaged in activities such as concerts and tie-ups with companies.
*Event summary*
Jozenji monthly jazz spot September flyer (front)
Jozenji monthly jazz spot September flyer (back)
* -Date and time-*
Date and time: Sunday, September 8, 2024, 1:30 p.m., 2:15:30 p.m. (performances are approximately 40 minutes each time)
*Doors open 30 minutes before the start of both performances Location: L Park Sendai Studio Hall (Sendai Mitsukoshi Jozenji Street Building 6F)
(4-11-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture 980-0811)
* -Zagumi-*
Sponsored by: J&C Culture and Arts Foundation
Sponsored by: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Suntory Co., Ltd., Kanesa Fujiwaraya Co., Ltd., JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd. (*in no particular order)
Sponsored by: Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City, Sendai Association of Corporate Executives, Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization
Planning cooperation: Kyodo Tohoku Co., Ltd.
* -Performers-*
Shun Kumagai (navigator/saxophone)
Kazutoshi Kusada (piano)
Ryo Miyaji (bass)
Natsumi Iguchi (drums)
* -About admission-*
Free admission (but admission ticket required)
* – Regarding advance admission ticket distribution – *
Due to the limited capacity of the venue, admission tickets will be distributed in advance on a first-come, first-served basis in the venue lobby on the day of the event as shown below.
Please bring your admission ticket with you and arrive at opening time. * 1. Admission tickets for the 13:30 performance → distributed at the venue lobby from 12:00 *
* 2. Admission tickets for the 15:30 performance → distributed at the venue lobby from 2:00 p.m. *
* ★Please also check out the special website for Jozenji Monthly Jazz Spot. * * https://www.jc-capo.or.jp/jazzspot/*
It received a lot of attention in the media! Please check the link for details.
* ★Tohoku Broadcasting*
https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/tbc/1311983?display=1&mwplay=1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0ElU8Ru8WMfSCSwy01FRRFFGPBxDAArnlTw_1c_KoDTjqDiBKvkIY-Zjo_aem_PdyoiZXJaJGebgARn6k9l Q
* ★Miyagi TV*
https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/mmt/category/society/mm5a6ca3e04f0141479efc382badcf1f5d