Tak Matsumoto News

As previously reported, Tak Matsumoto and Larry Carlton were given the honour to perform at the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2010. In fact, it was the first time for Tak Matsumoto to perform at Tokyo Jazz Festival. Several weeks after the festival ended, the whole festival was aired on TV including selected performances by Larry and Tak. I promised I would post the videos here once I found them. Kudos go to Youtube user ktp178tak who uploaded them.

Since they’re rips from BShi, they’re in HD. Download links for HD + embedded youtube videos after the break!

Removed the videos, but you can still check them out in the media section of BNP.

Tak Matsumoto News

A few days ago pictures from the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2010 were posted on the festival’s site. I have them here for your enjoyment. Also, the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2010 will be aired on NHK BShi(HD) on October 6,7 and 8 from 11:30 PM to 12:59 AM respectively as well as on NHK BS2 on October 16 from 1:30 PM to 6PM (whoa, really?).

It is unclear to what extend the performance of Tak and Larry will be broadcasted on TV, or if they will be shown on TV at all.
*Update*: The following songs will be shown on TV: Tokyo Night, Take Your Pick and Jazzy Bullets! This particular program is airing October 6.
Source: http://cgi4.nhk.or.jp/hensei/program/p.cgi?area=001&date=2010-10-06&ch=10&eid=24250
If I get ahold of that, of course I’ll post it here 🙂

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Tak Matsumoto News

As of today, the details about Larry Carlton’s and Tak Matsumoto’s DVD release of their “TAKE YOUR PICK” tour in Blue Note Tokyo have been released. The DVD contains all the songs performed live, so if you have the setlist memorized, you’re going to know what’s coming at you. Just to be sure, here’s the setlist again:

*Update* Cover for the DVD release has been released.

01. Nite Crawler 2010
02. Islands of Japan
03. THE WAY WE WERE
04. Tokyo Night
05. East West Stroll
06. Easy Mystery
07. hotalu
08. ao
09. Take Your Pick
10. Neon Blue
11. A girl from China
12. JAZZY BULLETS
13. Room 335
14. #1090

Total runtime of the DVD is about 86 minutes, and it will be priced at 5250 Yen (1050 Yen less compared to B’z “Ain’t no Magic” release). Unfortunately there will be no extras such as backstage videos, interviews, etc. on the disc. So all you get is the raw performance, which is amazing as it is.

On an other related note, in addition to the live performance in Taipei on October 17th, another live performance has been scheduled. But this time, it’s in Hong Kong. Larry and Tak are going to perform in the Hong Kong Cultural Center on October 19th. If you’re in Hong Kong and want to check out the show, you can get more information here: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/000001f5.html

Tak Matsumoto News

Now that’s a big surprise here. After scheduling additional live performances as well as performing at the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2010, Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto are going to perform in Taipei (Taiwan) on October 17th. So that means, there may still be hope that shows in the US and Europe are planned. The show in Taipei might just be the beginning of an international tour. We’ll keep you updated!

Additionally, on September 1st, the DVD release of Larry Carlton’s and Tak Matsumoto’s “TAKE YOUR PICK” tour in Japan was announced. It is going to be released on October 27th and will feature the live performance in Blue Note Tokyo. Further details will be released soon!

Also, to promote their show in Taipei, a video was put up in which Larry and Tak tell their fans that they’re going to perform in Taipei on October 17th.
If you’re in Taiwan and want to go to the show, you can grab the tickets here: http://tickets.books.com.tw/progshow/03010101463130

Tak Matsumoto News

Having released TAKE YOUR PICK and toured throughout Japan, Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto are delighted to announce that they will be performing at the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2010. While it is the 3rd time for Larry Carlton(2006, 2008 and 2010) to perform at the Tokyo Jazz Festival, it’s the first time ever that Tak Matsumoto gets the chance to perform on stage.

As a lot of fans weren’t able to see Tak playing on stage due to the fact that Larry and Tak performed in small clubs and the amount of tickets was limited. Therefore, as we previously reported, additional live performances have been scheduled so that fans, who weren’t able to enjoy the show, still get a chance to see Larry and Tak grooving the stage. In addition to that, fans get one more chance – at the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2010.

Larry Carlton says: “I’m delighted to be able to perform the songs that I’ve written and recorded with Tak one more time in Japan. In my past career I’ve had the chance to play at the Tokyo Jazz Festival numerous times. But this time, I’m going to be on stage with my friend Tak, performing our songs, and while watching the smiles in your faces, I hope you’ll be able to enjoy the show as much as we do. It’s going to be something very special, so please come see our show!”

Tak adds “I am happy that I can play again because sadly our “TAKE YOUR PICK” tour ended so abruptly. On top of that, getting the opportunity to play at the Tokyo Jazz Festival in my musical career is a great honor for me. I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart for this chance to experience and learn a lot of new things. Please enjoy our show!”

The Tokyo Jazz Festival was first held in 2002 and this year will be the 9th time it is held in Tokyo. The Tokyo Jazz Festival will be held from September 3rd, 2010 to September 5th, 2010 in the Tokyo Kokusai Forum Hall A. Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto will perform on September 4th, 2010.

Sources: Barks.jp, Tokyo Jazz Festival 2010

Tak Matsumoto News

As I haven’t posted the Setlist for the “TAKE YOUR PICK” tour yet, here it is.

01. Nite Crawler 2010
02. Islands Of Japan
03. THE WAY WE WERE
04. Tokyo Night
05. East West Stroll
06. Easy Mystery
07. hotalu
08. ao
09. Take Your Pick
10. Neon Blue
11. A girl from China
12. JAZZY BULLETS
-ENCORE-
13. Room 335
14. #1090[千夢一夜](#1090 [sen mu ichiya])

The Band

Guitar ： Larry Carlton
Guitar ： Tak Matsumoto
Bass ： Michael Rhodes
Drums ： John Ferraro
Key ： Billy Steinway