Kaori Kobayashi, Japan’s pride and a world-renowned female saxophonist, continues to perform worldwide as she returns to Billboard Live for the first time in about two years. In Japan she has released 14 albums to date and has been consistently delivering music that transcends genres. Although a solo artist, in recent years she has also accompanied the concert tours of many artists, including Yumi Matsutoya and Nozomi Fuuto, and overseas she has ranked on numerous charts, drawing continued attention. This time she comes on stage with her eagerly awaited new album, her first in three years and five months, to be released on July 10. Look forward to an exquisite night as you experience her current place in the ongoing evolution of a performer.