Yuji Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading guitarists, formed PYRAMID with his longtime ally, drummer Akira Jinbo, and pianist Hirotaka Izumi. Even after Izumi’s sudden passing in 2021, the two continued the group, and last year they released new songs “Night Flight” and “Brand-New Summer.” They are actively working toward the release of a new album.

They have been strongly influenced by 1970s soul and funk, and that roots music, filtered through their shared sensibilities, has become the modern sound that shapes PYRAMID’s music. In this live performance, they will feature vocal tunes inspired by those eras, such as The Crusaders’ “Street Life,” Ramsey Lewis’ “Sun Goddess,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Runnin’,” and Quincy Jones’ “I’ll Be Good To You,” performed in a band setting.

The live show title “Gracenotes” carries the meaning “sound of grace,” and they will deliver their glittering, exquisite music in Billboard Live’s luxurious space. A must-see concert for music fans—don’t miss it.