"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 & Percussions
Art Hirahara — Piano
Noriyuki "Ken" Okada — Bass
Saki Kono — Guest Vocalist & Tour Coordinator
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Sat, Oct 19, 2019 @ 7:30 PM
653 Chenery Street, San Francisco
Start: 7:30 PM
Admission: $10-$20
OTONOWA JAPAN TOUR 2019
Nov 8 - Iwaki
Nov 9 - Karakuwa
Nov 10 - Ofunato
Nov 11 & 12 - Otsuchi
Nov 13 - Ishinomaki
Nov 15 - Kyoto
Nov 16 - Osaka & Kobe
Nov 17 - Osaka
Nov 18 - Fukuoka
Nov 19 & 20 - Kumamoto
See Full Schedule
SOUNDCIRCLE - Documentary of Otonowa created by Sara Pettinella
Documentary of our Japan Tour 2014 created by Sara Pettinella