Kenny Endo Contemporary Ensemble at Williams Center for the Arts

About

Celebrating four decades in the field, Kenny Endo remains one of the principal voices in contemporary percussion and rhythm. Always at the vanguard of taiko, he continues to break new ground in this Japanese idiom while his roots in jazz drumming influence what has become a signature style. Incorporating improvisation conversant to jazz and funk, and rhythms from around the world, Kenny Endo’s is a versatile, vibrant, and adventurous take on percussive music. With his Contemporary Ensemble providing accompaniment on taiko, vibes, bamboo flute, strings, and percussion, he challenges the stage to remain standing beneath the sheer force of their sound.