# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kazu Tananka Quartet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Originally from Tokyo, Kazunori Tanaka (known in Japan as 田中一徳 ) has been a trumpeter in the US for over 6 years in addition to his career as a professional musician in Japan since 2010. He has done commercial work such as: recording sessions, tour support, live sessions, and performances—as well as teaching. His work in Japan includes playing for: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Super Music Complete (OST for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire), Eric Miyashiro Band for TBS Broadcast Station, and Manhattan Jazz Orchestra Japan Tour at Billboard Osaka. �He first came to Dallas-Fort Worth to pursue his master’s degree in Jazz Studies from UNT, where he was a member of the One O’Clock Lab Band from 2016-2019. He recorded for Lab ’18 and Lab ’19. On Lab ’18, he was featured for the tune with his name “Blues for Kazu” and recorded the cadenza with 4 octaves of D flat from pedal tone to double register. He chose to come to Dallas in order to experience how UNT trained legendary musicians such as: Frank Greene, Dan Fornero, Gary Grant, and John Thomas, as well as to follow the footprints of his favorite trumpeter—Roy Hargrove—who was based in Dallas. After graduation, he decided to make Dallas his home, and continues to play alongside Dallas native musicians, such as Shaun Martin (Snarky Puppy), Frank Moka (Erykah Badu and Chris Dave and the Drum Headz), Daniel Jones (Music Director of both Erykah Badu and Janet Jackson), Shelly Carroll (Duke Ellington Orchestra), and RC Williams’ (Erykah Badu) RC and the Gritz, he also played in the band at Blue Note Tokyo on March 11th and 12th, 2019. He also performed with Marcus Miller in the concert for cerebrating another Dallas legend Bobby Sparks on June 10th, 2021. On October 21st, 2021, he played at Hollywood Bowl as a member of opening act Dos Negros (Erykah Badu’s Drummer Frank Moka’s band) on October 21st. Other than that, he plays in recording sessions as well as live performances in jazz groups, big bands, fusion/neo soul bands, and so on.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richardson/kazu-tananka-quartet/200030110351938
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, pokemon, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richardson
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX, United States, Texas 75082
- **lat**: 32.9854
- **long**: -96.70896
- **full address**: 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX, United States, Texas 75082

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kazu Tananka Quartet being held?
  - **A:** Kazu Tananka Quartet takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX, United States, Texas 75082.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kazu Tananka Quartet?
  - **A:** Kazu Tananka Quartet is organized by Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kazu Tananka Quartet is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richardson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Kazu Tananka Quartet sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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