Since debuting as the vocalist of SING LIKE TALKING in 1988, he has continued to broaden his scope as a multi-creator, adding solo work and activities with PLUS ONE and SALT&SUGAR, as well as producing music for artists and providing songs. This year, with a Christmas best-of album in hand, he will launch the Billboard Live Tour in Tokyo and Osaka to herald the start of the holiday season. Backed by the familiar trio Makoto Aoyagi (Pf), Yosuke Inoue (Ba), and Yoshito Eto (Dr)—three of Japan's top jazz talents—he will deliver a dramatic stage centered on Christmas songs. In the latest stage of last year's highly acclaimed concept live, which celebrated its 10th anniversary, experience an exquisite night that feels like an early Christmas.