"Akira Tana’s wonderful group is truly doing something very special here and it is a fine example of how music can break down cultural barriers and expose the commonality within us all."
— Jazz Inside
"The quartet has created a gorgeous body of music interpreting traditional and contemporary Japanese melodies through the lens of jazz."
— San Jose Mercury News
"Performance seemed love-filled and compassionate. At times it felt like a lullaby; no wonder the children slept. It was exquisite."
— San Jose Mercury News
OTONOWA
Akira Tana — Drums & Leader
Masaru Koga — Sax, Flute & Shakuhachi
Art Hirahara — Piano
Noriyuki "Ken" Okada — Bass
Saki Kono — Guest Vocalist & Tour Coordinator
OTONOWA JAPAN TOUR 2016
Sep 30 - Iwaki, FukushimaOct 1 - Iwaki, Fukushima
Oct 2 - Minamisanriku, Miyagi
Oct 3 - Kesennuma, Miyagi
Oct 4- Ofunato, Iwate
Oct 5 - Otsuchi, Iwate
Oct 6 - Otsuchi, Iwate
Oct 8 - Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Oct 10 - Osaka
Oct 11 - Kobe
Oct 12 - Kyoto
Watch the beautiful documentary film created by Sara Pettinella to re-experience our Japan Tour 2014!