Banksia Trio (JAP)
Perth International Jazz Festival
Event Start Date & TIme: October 25, 2025 12:00
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| Ticket Type | Tickets left | Price | Quantity | Cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seated General Entry | 81 | $35.00 | ||
| Seated Student Entry | 10 | $30.00 | ||
| Seated Duke/Duchess | 4 | $25.00 |
Doors 12pm
Show 1pm
PERTH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL AT THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB
25TH OCTOBER – 2ND NOVEMBER
Banksia Trio is a cutting-edge jazz ensemble based in Tokyo, formed in 2017 by bassist Takashi Sugawa with pianist Masaki Hayashi and drummer Shun Ishiwaka. Known for their original compositions, the trio’s sound is shaped by each member’s writing, creating music that is both inventive and deeply collaborative. They have released three albums, shared the stage with renowned artists across Japan and abroad, and most recently performed alongside Gretchen Parlato in a double bill with her quartet in September 2024. Their latest album, MASKS (TSGW MUSIC, 2023), was celebrated with a live performance at Blue Note Tokyo. Named after the Australian Banksia plant, whose seeds are released only by fire, the trio draws inspiration from this cycle of renewal and transformation — a fitting metaphor for their ever-evolving sound.
Takashi Sugawa
Takashi Sugawa (bass) graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2006, then moved to New York City to study with pianist Masabumi Kikuchi. Returning to Japan in 2009, he joined the Fumio Karashima Trio and later spent six years with Terumasa Hino. A versatile collaborator, he performs with the Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio, Kosuke Mine Quartet, Tamaya Honda Trio, and Michiyo Yagi Trio. He has appeared at Montreux, Detroit, and Tokyo Jazz Festivals. His debut album Outgrowing was released in 2018.
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Masaki Hayashi
Pianist and composer Masaki Hayashi is acclaimed for his solo works and collaborations that highlight unamplified ensemble sound. Known for acoustic performances with artists such as Lisa Ono, Aska Maret, Seigen Tokuzawa, and akiko, he is also a member of the Sadao Watanabe Quintet, Naruyoshi Kikuchi & Pepe Tormento Azucarar, and Cuatrocientos. His style blends minimalism, humor, and delicate touch, earning international recognition. As a composer, he has created scores for stage and film, including Under the Open Sky (2021).
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Shun Ishiwaka
Shun Ishiwaka (drums) graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, earning the Acanthus Music Prize and Doseikai Prize. He lhas worked with Lisa Ono, Aska Maret, Seigen Tokuzawa, and akiko, and leads projects including Answer to Remember, SMTK, and Songbook Trio, and performs with Quruli, CRCK/LCKS, Kid Fresino, Ohzora Kimishima, and Millennium Parade. Recent works include Sound Mine at YCAM and a roaming performance at Assembridge Nagoya. His solo work has been featured in commercials, online films, and documentaries, showcasing his inventive approach to percussion.
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