Makoto Ozone | TRiNFiNiTY | UKARIA Cultural Centre

Born in Kobe, Japan, Makoto Ozone was self-taught in jazz under his father’s guidance, first on the organ, then piano. Immediately following his graduation from Berklee College of Music, his 1983 solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall brought him to public attention. Since then, his international career has included recording and touring with Gary Burton, Chick Corea, Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, and Branford Marsalis, as well as performing with an ever-increasing number of the world’s preeminent symphony orchestras.

Seizing on the milestone of the fortieth anniversary of his debut, Makoto formed the new trio TRiNFiNiTY, featuring young rising stars Shimpei Ogawa on bass and Kunito Kitai on drums. They first met Makoto as collaborators on From OZONE till Dawn, a 2021 project focused on introducing the next generation of jazz talent to the world. The trio premiered their 2024 TRiNFiNiTY album in Australia at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, October 2024, and will now share their artistry on a wider Australian tour in February 2026, including an appearance at the Perth Festival.