Eliane Elias: four concerts in Japan @ Billboard Live

The brilliant NY-based Brazilian jazz pianist Eliane Elias kicks off tomorrow, October 7th, a series of four concerts on the "Billboard Live" clubs in Japan; two in Osaka, two others in Tokyo, leading a trio with her husband Marc Johnson on bass and former Weather Report member Peter Erskine on drums. All sets @ 7 & 9:30pm. Tix: ¥6,400-¥8,400.
October 7 - Billboard Live, Osaka, Japan
October 8 - Billboard Live, Osaka, Japan
October 9 - Billboard Live Tokyo, Japan
October 10 - Billboard Live Tokyo, Japan

Roppongi, a hub of art and culture from around the world and site of the hottest new venue in town, Tokyo Midtown, is set to become home to Billboard Live Tokyo. Already a virtual Mecca for shopping and dining, and with 40% of its space dedicated to lush, relaxing greenery, Tokyo Midtown is a true urban oasis for grown-ups. Plus, easy access from Roppongi Station via an underground passageway makes this the perfect location for you to live it up at Billboard Live Tokyo.

Split-level auditorium and nightscape backdrop! The main auditorium at Billboard Live Tokyo is split into three levels, which offer a variety of seating options. Table and sofa seats are available on lower and middle levels and a casual (i.e., standing) area on the upper level, and each position offers unobstructed views of the stage. The stage itself features a glass backdrop, which features sweeping nightscape views up until show time.

Tickets for Billboard Live clubs in Tokyo and Osaka can be bought over the phone or online. Additionally, members of Club BBL, the exclusive Billboard Live member's club that covers all three of our venues in Japan, are eligible for priority reservations, members-only services and may reserve specific seats. Also, some ticket outlets (e.g., Ticket Pia and e-Plus) offer advance ticket sales for selected Billboard Live shows.

Billboard Live Tokyo
Reservations, enquiries
03-3405-1133 (Japanese only)
Tokyo Midtown Garden Terrace 4F, 7-4 Akasaka 9-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052

Reservation Center business hours
Weekdays: 11:00～22:00
Saturdays, public holidays: 11:00～21:00
Weekdays with no shows scheduled: 11:00～19:00

Closed on Sundays, but the Reservation Center will operate 11:00 – 21:00 on Sundays when shows are scheduled.

Performance times
Weekdays: 1st show: Doors open 17:30, curtain up 19:00
2nd show: Doors open 20:45, curtain up 21:30
Weekends, holidays: 1st show: Doors open 17:00, curtain up 18:00
2nd show: Doors open 20:00, curtain up 21:00

イリアーヌ・イリアス featuring マーク・ジョンソン / ピーター・アースキン　
ブラジル出身の才媛、イリアーヌがビルボードライブに登場！オペラ歌手の祖父母とクラシック・ピアニストの母親のDNAをしっかり継いだ才色兼備のジャズピアニスト＆ヴォーカリスト、イリアーヌ・イリアス。82年、マイク・マイニエリの“ステップス・アヘッド”への参加で注目を浴び、84年には前夫ランディ・ブレッカーとの共作/デビューアルバム『Amanda』を発表。その後も多くの話題作を残し、洗練されたテクニックと温もり溢れる歌声で人気を博す。7月22日に、ニューアルバム『デサフィナード』と過去アントニオ・カルロス・ジョビンの捧げた2枚のアルバムを1枚にまとめた「イリアーヌ・プレイズ・アンド・シングス・ジョビン」を同時発売した。秋の夜長にイリアーヌの華麗なピアニズムとブラジルの風を感じたい・・
Upcoming dates in Europe this month:
October 17 2009 - La Maison des Arts, Thonon-les-Bains, France
October 19 2009 - La Cigale, Paris, France
October 20 2009 - L’Avant Seine, Colombes, France
October 21 2009 - Nimes Metropoles Festival , Bouillarges, France
October 23 2009 - Masters of Jazz Festival, Romania
October 25 2009 - Welt Musik Festival, Murnau, Germany
October 27 2009 - Widder bar, Zurich, Switzerland