武田理沙(JP/日本) Meets Friends

About This Event

Tokyo-based multi-instrumentalist and improvisation master Takeda Risa makes her highly anticipated Taiwan debut! Originally from Hokkaido, Takeda began her journey with classical piano at age 3 and took up the drums at 19. Since moving to Tokyo in 2011, she has been captivated by the art of improvisation, incorporating synthesizers and electronic instruments into her unique sonic worldview since 2014. Renowned for her sharp musical intuition, she has performed with legends such as Akira Sakata, Seiichi Yamamoto, Mani Neumeier, and Tatsuya Nakamura, maintaining a prolific schedule of over 100 improv sessions annually. For this special night at Sappho, she joins forces with Taiwan's premier improvisers—saxophonist Minyen Hsieh and guitarist Ying-Da Chen—alongside American drummer Tim DeWit, who brings a unique perspective from his studies in traditional Beiguan music. Expect an evening of unpredictable and electrifying musical dialogues.