M3 Festival 2026: Terri Lyne Carrington, William Parker, Theo Bleckmann, Martha Redbone, and More

M Festival! The best small festival in Japan! Mフェスティバル妙高には夢があります。日本の美しい山の中で、世界に通用する持続可能な野外フェスを開催することです。

Terri Lyne Carrington is an American jazz drummer, composer, producer, and educator. She has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Joe Sample, Al Jarreau, Yellowjackets, and many others.

William Parker is an American free jazz double bassist. Beginning in the 1980s, Parker played with Cecil Taylor for over a decade, and he has led the Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra since 1981. The Village Voice named him "the most consistently brilliant free jazz bassist of all time" and DownBeat has called him "one of the most adventurous and prolific bandleaders in jazz".

Theo Bleckmann is a dynamic force in the jazz world, known for his innovative vocal techniques and heartfelt performances. A German-born singer and composer, Theo has made a significant mark on New York City's vibrant cultural landscape, often captivating audiences at iconic venues like Barbès.

Martha Redbone is an American singer known for blending rhythm and blues and soul with elements of Native American music.