Seiko Summer Jazz Camp to Hold 10th Anniversary Special Concert in Yurakucho on August 16, 2026

From a place that creates the jazz of the future to a special 10th anniversary stage. Seiko Summer Jazz Camp launched in 2016 as a program to nurture young jazz musicians in Japan, and has since produced many artists who are expected to lead the next generation of the jazz scene. This year marks its 10th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, a one-night-only special concert will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at I’M A SHOW in Yurakucho. Audiences can look forward to a special stage featuring young musicians who are energizing Japan’s jazz scene. Program: Part 1 will feature a special combo performance by representative members of the camp’s alumni group, “Seiko Jazz Campers.” Performers include Alto Sax: Riko Sasaki and Rei Kaneko; Piano: Otohito Fuse; Bass: Riku Takahashi; Drums: Kaito Nakamura. Part 2 will present a special stage by the alumni big band “Seiko Jazz Campers Orchestra,” conducted by Miho Hazama. Hazama, a New York-based composer, arranger, and conductor active internationally, serves as an instructor for the newly established composition and arrangement course this year. She has also drawn attention for her piece “Live Life This Day: Movement I,” which was nominated for Best Instrumental Composition at the 68th Grammy Awards. Conductor: Miho Hazama (https://www.jamrice.co.jp/miho/). Performers include Alto Sax: Shinmeichi Suzuki and Haruna Oikawa; Tenor Sax: Taiki Sogabe and Mizuki Matsushita; Baritone Sax: Kyogo Matsubayashi; Trumpet: Akihiro Kokubugata, Yutaro Suzuki, Tatsuki Kikuchi, Takuto Fujino, and Rintaro Saito; Trombone: Shigeki Ikemoto, Nanami Haruta, Ayaka Ishibashi, and Mariko Mihara; Piano: Otohito Fuse; Guitar: Koichi Hirata; Bass: Hayate Yonezawa; Drums: Shogo Hamada. Part 3 will feature the Seiko Summer Jazz Camp All Stars, made up of instructors active on the global stage. The performance will bring together new talent born from the camp and top musicians working at the forefront of the field. Audiences are invited to experience this special jazz concert with a stellar lineup celebrating the 10th anniversary. Performers include Trombone: Michael Dease; Alto Sax: Diego Rivera; Trumpet: Benny Benack III; Piano: Dan Nimmer; Bass: Yasushi Nakamura; Guitar: Jocelyne Gould; Drums: Quincy Davis; Vocal: Alicia Olatuja. Event overview: The concert will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Doors open at 17:30 and the performance begins at 18:30. Venue: I’M A SHOW, Yurakucho Marion Annex 7F, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (https://imashow.jp/). Tickets are 6,000 yen including tax, all seats reserved, and include one drink. Preschool children are not admitted. The event is organized and produced by Spice of Life Co., Ltd., with special sponsorship from Seiko Group Corporation. Inquiries: Sunrise Promotion, 0570-00-3337, weekdays 12:00-15:00. General ticket sales and reservations begin at 11:00 a.m. on May 14. General sales channels include eplus (https://eplus.jp/seikosummerjazzcamp10th/), Pia (https://w.pia.jp/t/seiko-sjc/, P Code 327-771), and Lawson Ticket (https://l-tike.com/seikosummerjazzcamp/, L Code 76456). For details, please visit the official website: https://www.seiko.co.jp/music/time_jazz/schedule/. Notes: Preschool children are not admitted, and elementary school students and older require tickets. Performers and program details may change due to unavoidable circumstances. Before attending, please check the latest information on the event page: https://www.seiko.co.jp/music/time_jazz/schedule/.