Join us for the closing night of the EFG London Jazz Festival as we bring you a one-of-a-kind performance, celebrating the bold, beautiful sound of Japanese Jazz.
Kicking things off is the iconic Akiko Yano—singer, songwriter, and pianist whose music has danced across genres for decades. From her groundbreaking debut Japanese Girl to collaborations with legends like Yellow Magic Orchestra and Pat Metheny, Akiko’s music is full of warmth, mischief, and virtuosity. Her solo piano set promises to be intimate, playful, and unforgettable.
She’s followed by a quintet made up of celebrated master musicians rarely seen in the UK. The influential tenor sax legend Kosuke Mine, expressive pianist Fumio Itabashi, dynamic drummer Takeo Moriyama, genre-hopping bassist Takashi Sugawa, and the vibrant alto sax of Miyuki Moriya come together for a powerful set. Expect deep grooves and a musical conversation decades in the making. This is a night for jazz lovers and curious ears alike.
This performance may contain haze and strobe.
Age guidance: This event is suitable for audiences aged 5+. Under 14's must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over.
Produced by the Barbican in association with Serious.
Presented in partnership with the Japan Foundation.
And many thanks to the support from the DAIWA Foundation.
Performers
Ticket prices
Corporate Members enjoy discounted ticket prices for this performance.
2 tickets max per booking.
Patrons get first access to Priority Booking with no booking fees added.
Wheelchair spaces, free companion seats may now be booked online.
Please select the relevant preferences on the access registration page during your booking so we can provide you with the correct information and discounts.
Booking a wheelchair space: Select a seat displaying the wheelchair user icon and then select wheelchair user ticket type. The ticket will be priced at the lowest price for that event. If you need an essential companion, please click the E icon next to the wheelchair space you have selected.
Booking essential companion tickets: Please select at least two tickets and one of them will be automatically discounted to zero in the basket.
Booking British Sign Language or Captioned Seats: Select seats in the area appropriate to your needs.
Booking fees
£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
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Hall
Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in row U at the rear of the stalls (up to sixteen, depth of row 180cm) and the back row of the circle (four), both with fold-down companion seats. Some seats in row S of the stalls for people with very limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the concert hall where there are a limited number of suitable seats in row G of the stalls. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the concert hall. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
Free large-print programmes
These are available for most of our concerts. Please contact [email protected] at least a week beforehand, to prebook a large-print programmme.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
