Makoto Ozone Trio Remembering Kiyoshi Kitagawa featuring Yasushi Nakamura (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums).Makoto Ozone is a globally acclaimed pianist and composer known for his unique approach that transcends the boundaries of jazz and classical music performs with his trio in celenration of his late friend and bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he launched his international jazz career by performing with Gary Burton, earning a Grammy nomination. Over the years, he has collaborated with legendary artists such as Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis, and Michael Brecker, establishing a solid presence in the jazz scene. Beyond jazz, he has also gained high recognition in the classical music world, performing with prestigious orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. Through unique projects that explore the coexistence of jazz and classical music, he has continued to push musical boundaries. He was selected as a recipient of the Chopin Passport, an honor granted to those dedicated to sharing Chopins music with the world.
