He is the representative of Japanese jazz in the Mesozoic

He was a brilliant pianist in jazz.

Nominated for a Grammy Award in 2003

He combines different types of music and inspiration in his performance,

In the two distinct fields of jazz and classical music,

Have achieved outstanding and unique achievements,

That's him, Shinobu Sone.

Across the centuries of music, classical music and jazz have maintained their own unique charm, many jazz musicians also use jazz playing techniques and styles, re-interpretation of classical music classics, Makoto Kosone is one of the most representative figures. With more than 30 recordings (jazz solo, duo and trio recordings, etc.), It has won numerous awards including the Kinokunya Drama Prize (2000), the Kobe City Culture Prize (2005), the Minamiri Fumio Prize (2007), the Hyogo Prefecture Culture Prize (2009), and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Science Arts Encouragement Award (2014). In 2018, Masuma Kotogane received the Purple Ribbon Medal of Honor from the Japanese government, Japan's highest award for an individual who has made a significant contribution to the nation's academic or cultural life.

On the evening of July 13 and 14, 2024, at Blue Note Beijing, Xiao Zenggenzhen will give a quartet performance and a piano solo, respectively. A jazz and classical fantasy is about to play!