Lisa Ono, a pioneer of Japan’s bossa nova scene, will again headline a Billboard Live three-city tour this year. Since her debut in 1989, she has cultivated close ties with the godfather of bossa nova, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and with jazz-samba master João Donato, delivering music across borders. Her 1999 album Dream sold over 200,000 copies, and she is a four-time recipient of Jazz-category awards at the Japan Gold Disc Awards. In 2013 she was awarded Brazil’s National Order of Rio Branco, underscoring her achievements and influence both at home and abroad. We invite you to savor the unique world of bossa nova painted by natural guitar tones and a refreshing vocal in an exquisite club setting.