Originally formed by Dan Kuramoto in 1974, Hiroshima has remained a singular figure in contemporary jazz for almost forty years. Taking inspiration from the musicality and pop sensibilities of groups like Earth, Wind and Fire, the band combines American jazz and R&B with traditional Japanese instrumentation like the koto and the shakuhachi (wood flute) to unique effect. The transportative 1980 hit “Winds of Change” received a Grammy nom for Best R&B Instrumental, and five years later the band went gold with the pop-fusion opus Another Place. This year, the band released 2020, their 19th album.
Hiroshima
Fri, 7:30pm, $75
Montalvo Arts, Saratoga
