In February 2024, to commemorate the release of the CD “Fujiko F. Fujio 90th Anniversary CAFE de FUJIKO F. FUJIO MUSEUM”, which was released in conjunction with the 90th anniversary of Fujiko F. Fujio’s birth, a CD will be held in Marunouchi, Tokyo. A special live show will be held at a jazz club COTTON CLUB!
This album is a CD of original BGM created for the museum cafe inside the Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum.
Pianist Ryotaro Imai composed anime songs by Fujiko F. Fujio, such as “Dream Come True Doraemon” and “Boku Doraemon” from “Doraemon” and “Suimin Shisaku” and “Hajimete no Chu” from “Kiteretsu Encyclopedia.” Arranged to bossy cafe music.
In this special live, the members who played the songs on the CD will reunite, led by Imai.
The performance consists of a bossa quartet consisting mainly of piano, guitar, bass, and drums, with the addition of flute, marimba, and percussion.
The first show is a program that can be enjoyed by the whole family, from children to adults, under the subtitle
“Fujiko F. Fujio 90th Anniversary CAFÉ de FUJIKO F. FUJIO MUSEUM” Release Commemoration Live
Performance by RYOTARO IMAI GROUP
2024 8.13 tue., 8.14 wed.
(1st.show) open 3:00pm / start 4:00pm
(2nd.show) open 6:00pm / start 7:00pm
★For 1st.show, music charges are half price for those over 4 years old, under 18 years old, and high school students!
For reservations please call: 03-3215-1555
*Applicable to all seat types (seat charge is normal price)
MEMBER
Ryotaro Imai (p)
Takako Mitsushima (fl)
Megumi Kamei (mar)
Takehiko Sotozono (g)
Komobuchi Kiichiro (b)
Kiyotaka Kuroda (ds)
Emeri Koyanagi (per)
Sponsor: Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. Cooperation: Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
(Reservation acceptance start date)
[Web advance reception]
5/8 (Wednesday) 12:00pm~
https://www.cottonclubjapan.co.jp/jp/sp/artists/cafe-de-fujiko/
[Telephone reception]
5/12 (Sun) 12:00pm~
CHARGE
(All seats reserved)
Table seats: ¥7,000～
1st.show Children’s project
Let’s all enjoy JAZZ! “A time to enjoy a lively session while enjoying food and drinks…” Jazz clubs/live restaurants usually have a strong image of being a space and social space for adults, but they are also popular among children and teenagers, both domestically and internationally. “JAZZ for CHILDREN” was started with the desire for people to enjoy live performances by top artists.
The whole family, from children to adults, can enjoy it together.
If you are 4 years old or older and under 18 years old, the music charge is half price!
Children aged 4 and over are welcome to attend the 1st.show if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
★Performance time: Approximately 60 minutes
★Meet & Greet scheduled after the performance!
★Free gifts for all children attending!
Please check the COTTON CLUB website for details.
Ryotaro Imai:
A pianist who made his major debut in 2013 and continues to lead the Brazilian music scene in Japan with his unique style that combines the traditional playing techniques he learned in Rio de Janeiro with the bright and free atmosphere of his hometown of Shonan. He has released eight original albums and two best-of albums from Nippon Columbia, has been responsible for numerous works as a music producer, and has worked on pop songs and even school songs as a composer.His activities are wide-ranging. He is also known as a big fan of Fujiko F. Fujio’s works.
RYOTARO IMAI GROUP:
The flute player is Takako Mitsushima, who is active across genres from Brazilian music to pop, classical, and jazz, and has also worked on music for musicals and commercials, dramas, and movies. The marimba will be played by Megumi Kamei, a bossa nova marimba player based in Hokuriku who continues to convey the charm and possibilities of marimba like never before. The guitarist is Takehiko Sotozono, who is attracting attention as a young man who plays authentic Brazilian grooves. The bassist is Kiichiro Komobuchi, who has performed with many artists such as Sadao Watanabe, Machiko Watanabe, Koji Tamaki, and Lisa Ono, and is active on concert tours and recordings around the world.In addition, with the top drummer in the Brazilian music world in Japan.
Kiyotaka Kuroda is an up-and-coming artist who has traveled to Brazil seven times from 2017 to the present to participate in Rio’s Samba Carnival, and has participated in numerous groups in Japan. Percussionist Emeri Koyanagi will participate. A must-listen to the performances by these powerful members!
——Product information——
Release date: 2024/02/21
Sales stores: Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki City, Columbia Music Shop, and other CD shops and internet sales sites nationwide
*Some stores and internet sales sites may not carry this item.
Product site: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/imairyotaro/discography/COCX-42200.html
Title: Fujiko F. Fujio 90th Anniversary CAFÉ de FUJIKO F. FUJIO MUSEUM[First Press Limited Edition]
Artist: Ryotaro Imai
Product number: COCX-42200
POS: 4549767310565
Price: ¥2,200 including tax (¥2,000 excluding tax)
*The first limited edition comes with a sleeve case.
*Once the first limited edition runs out, it will switch to the regular edition.The CD content is the same for both the first limited edition and regular edition.
[Regular Edition]COCX-42237 Price: ¥2,200 including tax (¥2,000 excluding tax)
[Contents included]
1. Doraemon’s song[Doraemon]
2. Obake no Q-taro medley “I’ll never grow up” ~ “I’m an obake Q-no-nonsense ghost”[Obake no Q-taro]
3. Perman Medley “Come Perman” ~ “Perman is there”[Perman]
4. Lack of water[Kiteretsu Encyclopedia]
5. Esper Mami Medley “Teleportation – Unconfirmed Love” ~ “Fushigi Angel”[Esper Mami]
6. Doraemon makes dreams come true[Doraemon]
7. First Chu[Kiteretsu Encyclopedia]
8. Beethoven Rock’n’Roll[21 Emon]
9. Chimpui Medley “Please Chimpui” ~ “I don’t want to be Cinderella”[Chimpui]
10. I Doraemon[Doraemon]
11. Cooking March[Kiteretsu Encyclopedia]
12. If your lover is an alien[Mojako]
13. Connecting the Future ~2015[Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum Image Song]
Arrangement/Performance Ryotaro Imai (Brazilian music pianist, producer)
©Fujiko-Pro Ghost Q-taro／©Fujiko-Pro・Fujiko-Studio
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