Akira Tana: Jazz Musician in New York

About Akira Tana

Akira Tana is an American jazz drummer whose work moves between straight-ahead swing and modern ensemble writing. In New York City, he appears at Dizzy’s Club, where he brings in visiting collaborators and repertory-minded programs. He has performed with the Osaka Quartet and with Hammond B-3 organist Atsuko Hashimoto, including sets centered on the music of saxophonist and composer Jimmy Heath. His playing favors structure and timekeeping clarity over display, shaping the band from inside the groove.