It's Saturday Nite Live!
New Yorker Kayo Hiraki's Jazz Trio of Piano, Vocals, Bass & Drums
18:30 - 21:00, June 6, 2026

Kayo Hiraki is an acclaimed pianist, vocalist and Steinway Artist based in New York City. A former Grammy voting member, she is one of the few Japanese jazz artists to become a mainstay of the competitive New York City jazz scene.

After graduating from Kunitachi College of Music in Japan, she built a career there as a composer, arranger and performer before moving to New York City. Based in New York, she has released six CDs featuring her distinctive interpretations of jazz standards and original works, with release parties at renowned venues such as the Blue Note New York.

She performed for more than three decades at Arturo’s in Greenwich Village, often five nights a week in a swinging trio, and has appeared at many other New York clubs. She also participates in the music production Concert in Motion. She is invited to give an annual guest lecture at Kunitachi College of Music and her concerts and workshops have reached audiences internationally including Asia and Europe.

And remember SNL is free for FCCJ members! For guests & non-members, there is a 1,000 yen music charge, an incredible bargain for Tokyo entertainment. Please note the charge will apply to all guests and non members who are in the SNL venue at any time after the commencement of the first set.

Coming Up:

  • May 23: Mississippi Roots and Bluesman Rambling Steve Gardner.
  • May 30: Gritty rock and soul performed with passion and energy by the Mamonaku foursome.
  • June 6: New Yorker Kayo Hiraki’s Jazz Trio celebrate UK National Fish ’n’ Chips Day.
  • June 13: Taku & Rei highlight the official global days of Environment, Oceans and Rainforests.
  • July 11: Tango for Argentina’s 210th “Día de la Independencia” with our Buenos Aires-trained ensemble of violin, vocals, bandoneon and piano.
  • August 22: Hot summer sounds by the cool Summer Sisters on piano, violin and vocals.
  • September 12: Rednecks welcome! Enjoy International Country Music Day with Yutaka Hokura.
  • September 19: Texan-Celtic fiddle player Maddy Brotherton and band bring in the Autumn Equinox and Harvest.

The Entertainment Committee