Join the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, Japan Foundation Los Angeles, and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center for an event of the Japan & Black L.A. Initiative featuring a performance by the Yu-Ki Shamisen Jazz Project.
In addition to the musical performance, the evening will include a reception of soul food and Japanese appetizers.
5:00pm Registration opens
5:30pm Program
Reception to follow
Soul Food & Japanese Food, Sake & non-alcoholic beverages
Yu-Ki Shamisen Jazz Project Bio:
The Yu-Ki Shamisen Jazz Project creates original and boundary-pushing sounds through its unique approach of blending Japanese traditional Shamisen and West coast music. Yu, a Jazz guitarist, plays Shamisen arranged by Kimo, producer of the world-renowned Jazz fusion group Hiroshima, accompanied by Jervonny "JV" Collier (Bass) and Land Richards (Drums). Together the four of them will perform original compositions, old Japanese songs, Jazz, smooth Jazz R&B, and more!
COVID PROTOCOLS:
ALL ATTENDEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW THE FOLLOWING:
- ID CARD
- PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION OR PROOF OF NEGATIVE COVID TEST WITHIN 72 HOURS
LA COUNTY GUIDELINES ON MASK WEARING WILL BE FOLLOWED
Parking Information
Paid public lots are available in the vicinity of the JACCC.
Joe’s Auto Parks/Sho Tokyo Garage (Adjacent to JACCC)
350 E. 2nd Street, L.A. 90012
(213) 629-3263
JAPAN & BLACK L.A. INITIATIVE
Launched in November 2020, the initiative aims to work with the Los Angeles community to share aspects of Japanese and African American culture that will broaden mutual understanding.
