Akiko Yano, who is celebrating 50 years since her solo debut, will take the Billboard Live Osaka stage again this year! Since the 1976 release of “JAPANESE GIRL,” she has been a borderless, one-of-a-kind presence in Japan’s music scene thanks to her jazz-based, freely expressive musicality, lyrics woven from her unique perspective, and a voice that defines her originality—earning immense respect from those coming after her. She will create an unforgettable night with her golden trio, trusted most by her: Will Lee (bass) and Chris Parker (drums). Along with a 50th-anniversary new album planned for release this summer, this summer will be colored by a performance overflowing with the joy of music—please enjoy it on stage.