Photo from 2022 Domo Tour. From left: Kimo Cornwell, Land Richards, June Kuramoto, Dean Cortez and Dan Kuramoto.
The legendary band Hiroshima will make a special appearance at the opening of the 25th “Rhythm on the Vine” concert series on Sunday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. at South Coast Winery, 34843 Rancho California Rd., Temecula.
“Two years ago, they stopped touring and retired,” said series organizers Michael and Terri Paulo. “They are coming back to do a one-time special concert for us at South Coast Winery. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see an American jazz icon.
“There will never be another band like Hiroshima. Their music is unique. Join us for the only full band performance in California.”
Los Angeles-based Hiroshima, led by composer and producer Dan Kuramoto, has been captivating audiences for more than four decades with its unique blend of contemporary jazz, pop, rock, and traditional Japanese folk music. The ensemble, nominated for a Grammy in 2010, features Kuramoto on woodwinds, koto virtuoso and composer June Kuramoto, pianist and keyboardist Kimo Cornwell, drummer Land Richards, and bassist Davie Inamine.
“There was a rumor that Hiroshima was going to stop performing in 2022 — I think maybe we even started it?” said Dan Kuramoto. “After more than 45 years of touring and recording, some kind of prolonged hiatus seemed in order. Also, June was about to be honored with an NEA Heritage Award — the highest cultural honor in this country.
“This year we performed together for the first time (since then) in a benefit for Altadena. We also decided to play a few dates-just to see. Detroit, a city that has supported the band from the beginning, invited us to play, so we decided to do just a week of shows.”
Reserved table seats for “Rhythm on the Vine” are almost sold out. All seats are reserved seating. For tickets, go to www.tix.com. For more information, call (951) 696-0184, email saxhawaii@aol.com or visit www.apauloproductions.net.
Special concert room rates are available at the resort.
The concert series also includes:
Smooth Jazz All-Stars (benefiting Michelle’s Place) on Aug. 3
Saxman Tom Braxton, vocalist Rebecca Jade and guitarist Andrea Lisa on Aug 17
An Evening of Yacht Rock featuring Tris Imboden Yacht Stars on Aug. 31
Al Jarreau Reunion Band with Chris Walker on Sept. 14
Kalapana 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 28
Hiroshima’s other tour dates:
Aretha Franklin Amphitheater in Detroit on July 23
The Birchmere in Alexandria, Va., on July 24
The Ramshead in Annapolis, Md., on July 25
Dan Kuramoto, June Kuramoto and Kimo Cornwell will perform at Yosemite Jazz Train on Oct. 12, a benefit for the WWII Camp Wall in Torrance on Oct. 15, and Catalina Island on Oct. 16.
For more information, visit www.hiroshimamusic.com.