Acclaimed Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Moises Borges at the library with soulful rhythms, rich melodies, and cultural vibrancy of Brazil. Experience an immersive and authentic musical experience you won’t want to miss.

Born and raised in Bahia, Brazil, Moises Borges is known for his warm vocals and masterful command of Brazilian jazz, bossa nova, and samba traditions. This event invites attendees of all ages to explore the music, culture, and heritage of Brazil. Borges’s performance will feature both classic Brazilian standards and original arrangements, bringing the energy and charm of Brazilian music directly to Osaka.

Saxophonist, flutist, composer and arranger Steve Sacks conveys a message of hope and peace through jazz which transcends the boundaries of genre. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1953, he grew up in Chicago and Connecticut.

He began learning piano at age 7, and saxophone from age 13. After graduating Harvard with a B.A. summa cum laude in musicology, Steve moved to Paris for two years, then to New York City, where for twenty years he was active on the jazz, Brazilian, and Latin American musical scenes. He subsequently moved to Hong Kong for two years, and has lived in Tokyo, Japan since 1999.

Steve speaks five languages fluently. In 1991 he became a Christian through Redeemer Presbyterian Church (New York), and is currently a member of Grace City Church Tokyo. He has been married to Tomoko (Sawada) since November 1996.

Steve has recorded on over 100 albums, including four as a leader of the New York-based Brazilian jazz groups “Guanabara” and “Trilogia”. In addition to his first solo album “First Dream”, “Look To The Sky” and “Christmas Presence”