長距離 Chōkyori (Long distance, in english) is the story of a joyful collaboration going beyond borders, mixing the nostalgic sounds of tango and bandoneon with the impetuosity of a jazz quartet always up for a new musical adventure...

After an initial residency in France, in November 2021, a first series of concerts took place in the South of France in April-May 2022. A major tour with ten dates then took place in November 2023 in Japan. Some more tours in South East Asia (February 2025) and in France (April 2025 & November 2025).

長距離 Chōkyori will be in Japan on October 2026 for a 3 weeks new tour.

The Team:

Kimiyo Ogawa (bandoneon)
Christophe Azema (saxophones)
Jean Marie Frédéric (guitar)
Emmanuel de Gouvello (bass)
Daniel Solia (drums)
Elizabeth Riley (management)

The repertoire mixes original compositions by Kimiyo Ogawa and Emmanuel de Gouvello

This project received support from:
ADAMI , SPEDIDAM, CNM, French Institute of Japan

contact: elyzabeth.riley@gmail.com