Atsuko Hashimoto Organ Trio with Clairdee
Fri, Aug 15
|Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage
Experience the soulful swing of world-class jazz organist Atsuko Hashimoto as she brings the spirit of Osaka to the Meyhouse stage for one unforgettable night. Joined by Akira Tana on drums and Yutaka Hashimoto on guitar with special guest Clairdee.
Time & Location
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – Aug 16, 2025, 11:00 PM
Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
About the event
Born in Osaka, Japan, Atsuko playing organ at age of four. At age 18, she started working for Hammond Japan, giving live organ demonstrations and instruction as a Hammond-certified teacher. At the 40th Naniwa Arts Festival in 2003, She received several awards for her outstanding achievements in music that includes the Shoji Nakayama Jazz Award; the Progressive Musician's Prize; and Awards from both the Governor and Mayor of Osaka.
She has a toured with Jeff Hamilton and Houston Person on the West Coast and has at the performed at Port-Townsend Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival , and the Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival She currently maintains a busy schedule performing and teaching in Osaka. She is a mentor many young, up an coming jazz organists in the Osaka area.
