Japanese DJ and record producer Okawari will give a show at A8 Live.

His style mixes instrumental hip hop, nu jazz and Japanese jazz. Piano is an instrumental theme in his music. In his career, he has released five studio albums: “Diorama” in 2008, “Mirror” in 2009, “Kaleidoscope” in 2011, “Compass” in 2017, “Restore” with Emily Styler in 2018 and one EP “Perfect Blue” in 2018.

His song “Luv Letter” from the album “Mirror” was used in one of figure skater Daisuke Takahashi’s routines at the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships. His music is also frequently played on YouTube; the videos have garnered views well above 10 millions. The art for DJ Okawari’s album covers was all created by Japanese graphic artist Marumiyan.

Time: 8 p.m., Sept. 15

Tickets: 320-580 yuan

Venue: A8 Live, 2/F, A8 Music Building, intersection of Binhai Boulevard and Keyuan Road, Nanshan District (南山区滨海大道与科园路交汇处A8音乐大厦二楼A8 Live)

Metro: Line 2 to Keyuan Station (科苑站), Exit A(SD News)