Kobayashi Music Workshop presents: Duo Ring K

Kobayashi Music Workshop presents: Duo Ring K

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Open: 18:00 / Start: 18:30 (2 stages)
Charge: 4,000 yen + order
Venue: Toi-Own (B1, Chinkai Building), 3-2-15 Koenji-Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
(3 minutes from Koenji Station North Exit)

About the Concert

Duo Ring K brings together two seasoned Japanese jazz artists—Keisuke Matsumoto (saxophone) and Kiichi Futamura (piano)—in an intimate two-stage live performance. With Matsumoto’s lyrical saxophone lines and Futamura’s refined piano artistry, the evening promises a dialogue of textures, harmonies, and improvisations that highlight the expressive depth of the duo format.

Meet the Musicians

Keisuke Matsumoto (saxophone)
A saxophonist known for his warm tone and agile phrasing, Matsumoto moves fluidly between straight-ahead jazz, ballads, and modern improvisation. His playing balances emotional resonance with technical precision, making him a sought-after collaborator on the Tokyo jazz scene.

Kiichi Futamura (piano)
An accomplished pianist, Futamura’s style blends sophistication with sensitivity, rooted in jazz tradition yet open to fresh interpretations. His delicate touch and harmonic inventiveness create a perfect counterpart to the saxophone’s voice, establishing a duo interplay that is both subtle and powerful.

Why Attend

• A rare chance to experience the raw intimacy of a saxophone-piano duo in a cozy Koenji venue

• Two seasoned jazz musicians showcasing refined artistry and musical conversation

• A two-stage performance that evolves through the night, offering unexpected surprises

Step into Toi-Own’s warm atmosphere and let Duo Ring K take you on a journey of sound, expression, and connection.

Reservations & Info: Call 03-6383-0675