This year marks MALTA’s 40th debut anniversary, with the saxophonist at the forefront of Japan’s jazz/fusion scene and the powerhouse group Hit&Run taking the stage at Billboard Live this autumn. In recent years, beyond concerts, MALTA has been active in mentoring students and producing activities as a visiting professor at Tokyo University of the Arts and as a professor at Osaka University of Arts. MALTA also serves as Kurayoshi City Tourism Ambassador, an ambassador for the Daisen Brand Association, Yonago City Tourism Ambassador, and a Tottori Furusato Ambassador, contributing to the revitalization of the local community. This time, in addition to the familiar band members, we welcome as guest the accomplished singer Mariko Ide, who energetically pursues cross-genre efforts to convey the beauty of music. Enjoy a one-night-only, special stage from this lineup of seasoned performers.