Kenny Endo: 45th Anniversary Tour
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DOORS 6:30PM, SHOW 7:00PM
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS IN TAIKO – Kenny Endo is at the vanguard of the taiko genre, continually paving new paths for this Japanese style of drumming. A performer, composer, and teacher of taiko with numerous awards and accolades, Kenny Endo is a consummate artist, blending Japanese taiko with rhythms influenced from around the world into original melodies and improvisation.
Eat With Us
DINNER TIMES: 5:00PM & 9:00PM
Celebrate 45 years of Kenny Endo back at JACCC, and walk over to the Toshizo Watanabe Culinary Cultural Center overlooking the Japanese Garden. JACCC Resident Chef Chris Ono will prepare a wonderful array of the most popular and unique Hawaiian comfort foods. Enjoy what is known as Hawaiian regional cooking in typical mixed plate fashion, with Chef Chris’ ‘Ono-licious’ touches. Experience the savory fused flavors of the Pacific and the many cultures that make up Hawaii’s tasty dishes. First dinner seating starts at 5:00pm, before the concert; the second "after-concert" dinner seating starts at 9:00pm. Specialty cocktail, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.
“ONOLICIOUS” MENU
HAWAIIAN-STYLE SHORT RIB MUSUBI
Sesame-ginger marinated short ribs braised and shredded to create a Hawaiian-style Musubi rice ball.
Koshihikari rice, wasabi furikake, green onion
MISOYAKI SANTA BARBARA BLACK COD
Local cod marinated in miso and grilled over binchotan coals
SHAVED GREEN ASPARAGUS & DAIKON SALAD
white soy vinaigrette
SPANISH-STYLE “SPAM” CROQUETTE
with Meyer lemon aioli
COCONUT HAUPIA CAKE
with pineapple rum sauce
VEGETARIAN OPTION
UME SHISO ONIGIRI
with ume furikake
MISOYAKI MAITAKE MUSHROOM
Farmers Market-sourced, miso dressing
SHAVED GREEN ASPARAGUS & DAIKON SALAD
white soy vinaigrette
CREAM CORN CROQUETTE
with Meyer lemon aioli
COCONUT HAUPIA CAKE
with pineapple rum sauce
PERFORMANCE (RESERVED SEATING)
$35 ORCHESTRA / $25 BALCONY
($30/$20 for JACCC MEMBERS)
DINNER (GENERAL SEATING)
$40 DINNER (5:00PM & 9:00PM)
(REGULAR or VEGETARIAN, limited seating)
Access special rates for groups of 10+ by contacting Terry Nguyen at tnguyen@jaccc.org. For any ticketing questions, contact info@jaccc.org. COVID safety precautions observed. Must have valid proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of event.
KENNY ENDO CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE
Performing in Kenny’s unique, versatile and vibrant style. The Ensemble features prominent musicians in contemporary Japanese music with a jazz sensibility, on taiko, flute, vibes, shamisen, and koto, in dynamic original compositions. The Contemporary Ensemble includes 3-5 musicians from Japan and the U.S.
KENNY ENDO, taiko
ABE LAGRIMAS, vibraphone, drums, ‘ukulele
KAORU WATANABE, Japanese bamboo flutes (nohkan, ryuteki, shinobue), Western flute, taiko
SUMIE KANEKO, koto, shamisen, vocals
CHIZUKO ENDO, taiko
