Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone & Composer-Arranger

ensemble AIRS

Four distinct musical voices meet in an ensemble devoted to original music.

PROFILE

About the Ensemble

ensemble AIRS brings together pianist Yukari Arai, trumpeter Shigeki Iwabuchi, saxophonist Sadahito Kunisue, and composer-arranger Ryota Ishikawa. Centered on Ishikawa’s music, the ensemble creates intimate live performances shaped by the personality and artistry of all four members.

CONCERTS & ACTIVITIES

Concerts & Activities

Upcoming engagements and verified past concerts are added progressively, with no cut-off year.

UPCOMING

Upcoming Concerts & Activities

0 listed

No concerts or activities are currently listed.

Past Concerts & Activities

2 listed

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Completed

Tokyo · BIRDLAND, RoppongiGoogle Maps ↗

ensemble AIRS LIVE

Yukari Arai, Shigeki Iwabuchi, Ryota Ishikawa, and Sadahito Kunisue

Doors 18:00 · Starts 19:30 · ¥4,000＋2-item minimum

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Related blog posts5 posts

Aug 10, 2026Concert guide: late August 2026 (in Japanese)
Aug 10, 2026ensemble AIRS Vol.2 is sold out (in Japanese)
Aug 17, 2026Ahead of ensemble AIRS live at BIRDLAND (in Japanese)
Aug 18, 2026A full house for ensemble AIRS at Roppongi BIRDLAND (in Japanese)
Sep 1, 2026Performing, teaching and travelling: August 2026 in review (in Japanese)

Mon, Apr 7, 2025

FLYER

Completed

Shinjuku, Tokyo · Space Do (DAC basement)Google Maps ↗

ensemble AIRS Vol.1

Yukari Arai, piano; Shigeki Iwabuchi, trumpet; Ryota Ishikawa, composer and arranger; Sadahito Kunisue, saxophone

Doors 18:30 · Concert 19:00 · General admission ¥4,000 · Programme: original works and arrangements by Ryota Ishikawa for solo piano, saxophone and piano, trumpet and piano, and trio

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DISCOGRAPHY

Recordings

Selected recordings featuring Sadahito Kunisue with this ensemble.

No ensemble recording is currently listed.

More information

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