Jazz Live
Oct
7
7:00 PM19:00

Jazz Live

Hanako Henty Trio will be performing two sets at Pas à pas. Doors open at 6:30, event beings at 7:00. Cover fee includes course menu and one drink. ¥5500

Reserve tickets by contacting the venue. Capacity is limited and seating may include shared tables.

Piano - Hanako Henty

Bass - Yoshimasa Sugisawa

Drums - Hiroyuki Katamine

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Afternoon Jazz Live
Jul
15
1:30 PM13:30

Afternoon Jazz Live

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Hanako Henty Quartet will be performing at the Mutsu City Andokan Gathering Space from 1:30 PM with obento lunches prepared by Pas à pas. Surprise guest performers from the U.S. are also expected to join the party! Doors open at 1:00PM.

Sax – Keiju Sukekawa

Piano – Hanako Henty

Bass – Yoshimasa Sugisawa

Drums – Noboru Souma

Tickets are available for purchase at the following locations:

Kimono Goto (22-2647)
Papa Jam Live House (22-0622)

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UPDATE: POSTPONED! Tsugaru City, Japan
Mar
28
1:00 PM13:00

UPDATE: POSTPONED! Tsugaru City, Japan

POSTPONED 延期・七月過ぎに

「津軽縄文の歌-チャリティーコンサート」The Song of Joumon Tsugaru: Charity Concert

POSTPONED: Hanako Henty Quintet on a double bill with Kana Hiramatsu’s Gypsy Violin Special Project.

New information about the postponed performance will be added here as it is made available, potentially in July or August.

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Yokohama Town, Japan
Mar
19
11:00 AM11:00

Yokohama Town, Japan

PREMIERE! The Yokohama Town Elementary School will have its graduation ceremony and the 6th students will premiere our co-written 2020 graduation song, “最高〜その先にある笑顔を目指して〜,” or, “Saiko~Seeking Our Smiles in the Future.”

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Aomori City, Japan
Feb
1
6:30 PM18:30

Aomori City, Japan

PREMIERE & PERFORMANCE! Special collaboration with Naomi Chiyoya and the folks at NPOあおもり男女共同参画を進める会 at the performance center in Festival City Auga, Aomori City. A multi-disciplinary performance, this event features book recitations paired with large-screen visuals and live music. I am featured in two pieces - the opening theme, where all the members involved with the event premiered my new composition, “Kakitsubata,” and music for the recitation of Kaguyahime, a traditional Japanese folk story. On the latter I am also joined by local musician Angelo on clarinet. The performance will be broadcast on Aomori Cable Television (ACT) at a later date.

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Noheji, Japan
Jan
31
8:00 PM20:00

Noheji, Japan

An evening of vocal jazz at Hayate Ramen. Don’t be fooled by the name, in addition to ramen you can expect some great jazz and drinks all around!


Featuring:

Alex Barker- vocal
Angel Giammarella - vocal
Hanako Henty - vocal/piano
Aidan Morrison - shamisen/guitar
Ryan Molloy - bass
Hiroyuki Katamine - drums

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Towada, Japan
Sep
14
6:30 PM18:30

Towada, Japan

Opening act for the Count Basie Jazz Orchestra (Japan Tour 2019), performing at the Towada Arts Center, Aomori, Japan. 45 minute set with original compositions by Hanako Henty, featuring Aidan Morrison on shamisen. Also premiering a new composition, “Kadowomagareba,” or “Turning the Corner.” Sponsored by ABA television.

Hanako Henty Quintet

Personnel:

・Hanako Henty, vocals/piano
・Aidan Morrison, guitar/shamisen
・Ryan Molloy, bass
・Hiromitsu Honami, tenor saxophone
・Hiroyuki Katamine, drums

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Aburakawa, Japan
Aug
25
6:35 PM18:35

Aburakawa, Japan

Aburakawa Jazz Festival - Day-long event starting at 1:00, with local bands from the Aomori City/Hirosaki area. Our band starts at 6:35 PM, with an open jam session from 8:00 PM.

Featuring:
Hanako Henty - piano, vocals
Hiromitsu Honami - tenor sax
Ryan Molloy - bass
Hiroyuki Katamine - drums

メンバー紹介
華子 ヘンティ ・ リーダー、ピアノ、ボーカル
穂浪博光 ・テナーサックスフォン

ライアン モロイ・アコースティックベース 

片峰宏行 ・ドラム

Venue Information:
Yukawa Civic Center
197-1 Habashiikegami, Aomori City, Aomori 038-0058, Japan

会場:
油川市民センター
〒038-0058 青森県青森市大字羽白池上197−1

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Sotogahama, Japan
Aug
10
12:00 PM12:00

Sotogahama, Japan

Sotogahama Jazz Festival. Come enjoy a great day of music with acts from all over Japan. Festival opens at noon, our band is first up.

Featuring:

Hanako Henty - piano, vocals
Hiromitsu Honami - tenor sax
Aidan Morrison - guitar, shamisen
Ryan Molloy - bass
Hiroyuki Katamine - drums

メンバー紹介
華子 ヘンティ ・リーダー、ピアノ、ボーカル
穂浪博光 ・テナーサックスフォン

エイダン モリソン・ギター 
、三味線
ライアン モロイ・アコースティックベース 

片峰宏行 ・ドラム

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Mutsu, Japan
Jun
9
10:00 AM10:00

Mutsu, Japan

Local Farmers Market featuring vendors from Hirosaki. Solo piano throughout the morning and open jam session in the afternoon. Come enjoy some good food and music!


Location:

Mutsushi Kanaya Park
〒035-0072 Aomori, Mutsu, 9, 金谷1丁目330−1

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May
1
5:00 PM17:00

Shichinohe, Japan

Come celebrate the start of the new era in Japan with a concert at the Shichinohe Shinmeigu Shrine! There will be a variety of performers and yours truly will appear in the folk/jazz fusion trio, トリオ弦 (TrioGen)! トリオ弦 consists of Aidan Morrison on shamisen and guitar, Hanako Henty on piano, and Ryan Molloy on bass.

(Shichinohe Shinmeigu - Shrine located on old castle site on hill, parking available near the City Hall Office nearby at the foot of the hill)

七戸神明宮 (on google maps)
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