Before Nightfall: Speak Percussion + Banksia Trio

Quad Club

An evening of spontaneous creation and boundary-pushing sound, as two adventurous musical forces meet for the very first time.

Before Nightfall is an ongoing series of surprising musical encounters presented by local trailblazers, Speak Percussion. Each edition invites artists who have never previously worked together to engage in a single day of intensive creative collaboration—exploring new ideas and creating original music in real time. After a day of artistic dialogue, experimentation, and risk-taking, the results are revealed to audiences in an intimate, one-night-only performance.

For this special iteration, Speak Percussion is joined by Tokyo’s acclaimed Banksia Trio – Takashi Sugawa (bass), Masaki Hayashi (piano), and Shun Ishiwaka (drums) – a group known for their fearless improvisation and emotionally resonant approach to contemporary jazz.

Before Nightfall offers a unique opportunity to experience the spontaneity and innovation that emerge when artists meet, experiment, and perform – all within a single day.

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