The Bass Collective with Ryotaro

September 11(Thu) Izuruba Festival 2025

“Resonating Garden”

https://izurubafes.themedia.jp/

◆Members
The Bass Collective
Kazuhiro Tanabe (Double Bass)
Takashi Seo (Double Bass)
Masao Tajima (Double Bass)

Guest: Ryotaro (Dance)

Venue: [Numabe] Izuruba https://izuruba.jp
38-8 Denenchofu Honcho, Ota-ku, Tokyo

・5 min walk from Tokyu Tamagawa Line “Numabe Station” ・10 min walk from Tokyu Toyoko Line / Meguro Line “Tamagawa Station”

Doors Open 6:30 PM | Show Starts 7:00 PM

Advance Tickets: ¥2,500 | Day-of Tickets: ¥3,000
“Resonating Garden” Pass: ¥8,000 ※Allows access to all programs.
Students: ¥1,000 | Elementary School Students and Under: Free
◆Ticket Reservation Form: https://forms.gle/QLP5S2vfVAngDKiEA

The Bass Collective
A globally unique double bass ensemble featuring bassists Kazuhiro Tanabe, Masao Tajima, and Takashi Seo. While drawing on their individual musical backgrounds, their music unfolds diverse landscapes and scenes, creating an entirely new form of string ensemble that transcends the boundaries of the double bass. Their original playing techniques, maximizing the rich overtones and pleasant noise of gut strings, produce a sound that completely renews the image of the double bass. It is incredibly colorful and brimming with vitality, exceeding all expectations. In 2022, they collaborated with dancers Jean Sasportes and Benedict Villiers from Pina Bausch/Wuppertal Dance Company, one of the world's premier dance companies, performing a highly acclaimed show showcasing the exceptional affinity between their music and dance. In March 2024, he released his double-album debut “Shimmering Forest” (NAGALU-009/010), produced by world-renowned drummer Shinya Fukumori. Guitarist and composer Yoshihide Otomo praised it as “an absolutely brilliant masterpiece, a highly meaningful work in today's music scene demanding genre-defying versatility.” They tour extensively across Japan, delivering highly acclaimed performances at every stop. This group is highly anticipated and watched for their future endeavors. https://x.com/Doublebassunit/

Ryotaro
Ryotaro, who has Down syndrome, embodies an improvisational dance style that emerges from the “here and now.” It is a free dance unbound by fixed forms. Born in 1976. In 1990, his participation in a workshop led by the world-renowned dancer Wolfgang Stange sparked his path into dance. Since then, collaborating with diverse artists including top-tier dancers, musicians, and voice performers, he has blossomed into his talent. Among his notable projects, “Yaguchi Ryutaro 10-Match Challenge!” toured Japan and Germany, showcasing his exceptional expressive power as an improvisational dancer to the world. Based at “Izuru-ba,” he actively pursues collaborations with diverse musicians and dancers. His performances deeply move audiences with overflowing energy and direct expression, transforming the space into a special moment.