Motoshi Kosako and Luminance: An Evening of Jazz Harp & Improvisation

Luminance celebrates the intersection of jazz, classical, and folk repertoire, bringing musical creativity to an unlikely instrument combination. Also sharing the stage, Motoshi Kosako performs improvisation, jazz, and original compositions in conversation with innovative fret-less bassist Michael Manring.
 
FEATURING:
Amelia Romano – electric lever harp
Matt Ebisuzaki – trumpet
Motoshi Kosako – pedal harp
Michael Manring – fret-less bass
 
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Formed in the Mission District of San Francisco, Luminance—an electric harp and trumpet collaboration—is a celebration of folk and concert traditions. The duo’s collaborative process highlights each member as a composer, improviser, and arranger. Together, harpist Amelia Romano and trumpeter Matthew Ebisuzaki bring spontaneous improvisation, contagious rhythms, and soulful melodies to the stage for an unforgettable conversation.

Motoshi Kosako took up harp in 1997 after moving from Japan to the United States. He has received instruction from various teachers and was the principal for Stockton Symphony (2005-2010) and a featured soloist for the 2009-2010 season. He has toured internationally since 2008, giving performances and workshops, as well as featuring in numerous music festivals including The Future of Harp in Yokohama, Japan; VIII Rio Harp Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; American Harp Society National Conference 2014 in New Orleans; and World Harp Congress, Sydney 2014 in Australia.

 
Time: 7:00pm doors / 7:30pm show
Admission: $20-25 sliding scale. A limited quantity of additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
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