Naoki Kita Quartet

Naoki Kita Quartet – Profile
Formed in 2011 by violinist Naoki Kita, this quartet performs exclusively original compositions by Kita. Drawing from his roots in Argentine tango while integrating elements of free jazz, improvisation, and contemporary music, the ensemble has created a singular musical language—one that is wholly unique and impossible to categorize. Their music, characterized by richly expressive melodies and a refined sense of silence and space, has been widely praised for its profound spirituality.
Each of the four members is regarded as one of Japan’s leading tango musicians on their respective instruments, yet their virtuosity allows them to transcend genres and thrive at the forefront of multiple musical scenes. Together, they achieve a level of expression only possible in this exact formation—one that stirs the listener’s soul and awakens the spirit of duende.

Naoki Kita Quartet – Live Performance
Featuring:
Naoki Kita (violin)
Satoshi Kitamura (bandoneon)
Shintaro Mieda (piano)
Kazuhiro Tanabe (contrabass)

Program:
Original compositions by Naoki Kita

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Doors open: 14:30 / Concert starts: 15:00 / Ends at: 16:00 (scheduled)

Venue:
Koen-Dori Classics (Shibuya, Tokyo)
Tokyo Yamate Church B1F, 19-5 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042
Phone: 03-6310-8871
https://koendoriclassics.com
(8-minute walk from Shibuya Station – JR, Tokyo Metro, Tokyu Lines, Keio Inokashira Line)

Tickets:
Advance ¥4,500 / At the door ¥5,000

Reservations:
• By email: violin@nkita.net (Naoki Kita)
Please include “Naoki Kita Quartet August Reservation” in the subject line and be sure to write your name, number of attendees, and a contact phone number in the message body.
• By phone: Koen-Dori Classics – Tel: 03-6310-8871