Sawada Joji Trio

Sawada Joji Trio Live

Musicians
Joji Sawada (bass)
Motoko Honda (piano)
Keisuke Ohta (violin)

A rare meeting of three genre-defying masters comes to Toi-own for one extraordinary night.

Joji Sawada, an adventurous bassist known for his boundary-pushing work in jazz, contemporary music, and experimental theatre, brings a deep, resonant sound grounded in both groove and abstraction.

Motoko Honda, a Japan-born, US-based pianist celebrated for her hybrid approach blending jazz, classical, electronics, and improvisation, creates vivid sonic landscapes that shift from whispering subtlety to explosive dynamism.

Keisuke Ohta, one of Japan’s most distinctive improvising violinists, adds soaring lyricism and bold, unpredictable textures. His work spans avant-garde, folk influences, and delicate melodic improvisation.

Together, their trio promises a performance where structure dissolves into imagination and melody emerges from unexpected places. Expect moments of stillness, bursts of intensity, and a musical dialogue that could only happen live.

If you are drawn to experimental jazz, genre-blending chamber textures, or simply want to witness world-class improvisers in an intimate Koenji setting, this is a must-see night.