A late summer Japanese evening in London
Original arrangements by Little Tokyo Trio, blending East and West into one unique musical journey.About Little Tokyo Trio
Led by award-winning percussionist, composer and educator Dr Taichi Imanishi, the trio features Michael Searl on bass and Andrey Novikov on keyboards. Together, they bring exceptional musicianship, creativity and energy to every performance.
Whether performing in intimate jazz clubs or on festival stages, Little Tokyo Trio invites listeners to experience a unique sound world where Tokyo meets London, East meets West, and every performance tells a new musical story.
Experience a fresh jazz sound! The trio blend Japanese melodies with modern jazz, Latin, funk, and world rhythms for a vibrant performance.
From the enchanting music of Studio Ghibli and Japanese folk-inspired melodies to jazz standards, original compositions and unexpected reinterpretations of well-loved classics, Little Tokyo Trio offers audiences a captivating musical journey where tradition meets innovation.
Band Members
Drums/percussion: Dr Taichi Imanishi
Keyboard: Andrey Novikov
Bass: Mike Searl
Wednesday 2 September 2026
The Spice of Life, Soho
