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Sax-Bandoneon Japan Tour
Sponsored by Argentine Embassy in Japan

Finish Bandoneon virtuoso, Villa Hiltula and I will be exploring the possibilities of this new and eclectic combination of the two instruments through a tour in Japan- Kyoto, Tokyo and Kobe. The two instruments which they both emerged in the 1840s have been shaped by their rich and diverse identities- Bandoneon, born in Germany and developed within Tango in Argentina, and the Saxophone, born in Belgium and later becoming a Jazz icon in America. Villa has worked with saxophonists in the past with the Aurelia Saxophone Quartet in their album Tangón and we are thrilled that we are able to make the sax-bando collaboration happen!

Big appreciation to the sponsorship of the Argentine Embassy in Japan and the support from Nonaka Boeki (Henri SELMER Paris Saxophones and Vandoren). This concert will be part of the commemorative project among the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Argentina.

Tour Dates:
Kyoto, Kitaoji - Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 7:00pm @ Aigat Salon Kyoto
Tokyo, Shibuya - Friday, December 22, 2023 at 7:00pm @ Nonaka Anna Hall
Kobe, Motomachi - Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:00pm @ Classic Salon Amadeus