KITANO is a Mexican pianist, composer, and producer based in Amsterdam.
This concert is the presentation of his new album, a journey through Jazz Fusion, Hip-Hop, Ambient, and Electronic music. Built around groove, improvisation, and rich textures, the project brings together some of the best musicians in Amsterdam, blending acoustic and electronic sounds in a way that feels both organic and contemporary.
Rooted in groove as both a musical language and a communal experience, Kitano’s compositions invite listeners into a space where synthesizers, acoustic instruments, improvisation, and beat-driven rhythms coexist naturally. The music moves fluidly between intimate ambient moments, explosive fusion passages, and head-nodding hip-hop influences, reflecting the multicultural and genre-defying spirit of contemporary urban life.
Inspired by experiences across Mexico, Paris, and Amsterdam, KITANO creates music that moves freely between genres while celebrating connection, spontaneity, and the joy of making music together.