Beyond genres, Robert Glasper—one of the contemporary era’s leading pianists who continues to drive innovation in the music scene—comes to calm Japan’s summer heat with a cool performance. With a style that sublimates jazz, gospel, hip-hop, R&B, and alternative rock, among other diverse genres, he has earned immense support from all quarters. In 2012, his groundbreaking release Black Radio under the alias Experiment earned him the 55th Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, making him the first pianist to win in that category. Since then, in 2020 he won the 63rd Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for “Better Than I Imagined,” featuring H.E.R. and Me’Shell NdegeOcello, and in 2022’s Black Radio 3 he won the 65th Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. A jazz superstar who expresses cultural messages while demonstrating artistry and steadily building a rich career, Glasper’s performances in Japan continue to evolve with every visit; his breathtaking technique and richly emotional expressiveness are something to experience live.