First Official Michael Jackson Tribute Concert with Asian Superstar "A.I." Fall of 2011 - Tokyo

Online, November 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - -Tokyo, Japan- A.I., one of the top female R&B singers and songwriters in Asia, is proud to announce today her agreement to host the official Michael Jackson tribute concert in the fall of 2011 in Tokyo, Japan, with the world renowned musical family, the Jacksons.

This will be the first Michael Jackson tribute concert sanctioned by the Michael Jackson Estate. This memorial event will also celebrate the reformation of the legendary music group The Jacksons, which will perform for the first time since the band's one night reunion for Michael Jackson's 30th anniversary concert in September 2001. Four distinguished members of The Jacksons - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon - will reunite for this special project with A.I. in honor and memory of their brother, Michael.

In 2010, A.I. had followed Michael Jackson's path in a three-part documentary TV program "AI miss Michael Jackson" for a Japanese music broadcasting station, MUSIC ON! TV. She visited locations where Michael spent his childhood and interviewed people he was deeply associated with. Through shooting this documentary program, A.I. established her bond with the Jackson family, which eventually led to the idea of holding this exclusive Michael Jackson tribute concert.

[Event title] "Michael Jackson Tribute Live" (Tentative) [Date] TBD (around fall of 2011) [Venue] TBD [Sponsor] MUSIC ON! TV
[Guest Artists] The Jacksons, and others (TBD)

Quote from a letter sent from Mrs. Katherine Jackson

"I am writing this letter in support of the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in Tokyo at Budokan in honor of my late son, which is scheduled to be held in the fall of 2011. Japan was one of Michael's favorite places in the world. He loved visiting your beautiful country and always felt much love from his millions of fans. They were always very loyal which he appreciates very much. I am sure Michael's fans and admirers would feel emotional affection during this tribute."

"My family and I would be honored to know the many years Michael lived as a performer is being credited in Tokyo through your tribute. By means of having Michael's brothers headline the Tokyo Tribute, it would provide Michael Jackson's followers with a true and complete perspective of Michael's artistic career and life as a brother. Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon's experiences with Michael would provide the audience with an exceptional night of memorable materials at the Tokyo Tribute."

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About A.I. [http://www.facebook.com/A.I.INTERNATIONAL]

Born on Nov. 2nd in Los Angeles, between a Japanese father and an Italian- American mother who introduced A.I. to tap dancing and music. A.I. cherished her childhood in a multi-cultural environment. She was astonished at the age of 12, when she was first exposed to the power of gospel choir at the First AME Church.

She pursued her love of music and dancing at a performing arts school in LA (LACSA). In 1998 A.I. performed as a member of the choir team for Mary J. Blige's concert at the Universal Amphitheater. The following year, she appeared as a dancer in Janet Jackson's music video "Go Deep."

In 1999, she returned to Japan and released her debut album with BMG titled "My Name Is AI". She signed with Def Jam Japan two years later as the first female vocalist from the label. In 2005, she released the smash hit single "Story" which sold over 4million copies in Japan.

To date, she has recorded seven original albums, and on Dec. 1, 2010 she will be releasing her 10th anniversary album "THE LAST A.I." featuring Snoop Dogg, Chaka Khan, Boyz II Men, K'NAAN, Judith Hill and Namie Amuro. http://www.facebook.com/A.I.INTERNATIONAL

About ITTA INTERNATIONAL INC

ITTA INTERNATIONAL INC. is a brand management agency based in Tokyo, Japan handling management service, international representation, branding and PR communications for corporations and individuals including clients such as Peter Schmidt Group, Nathan East, Bob James, Fourplay and A.I.

http://www.itta-international.com

For more information, please contact:
Itta Tsunoda
President
ITTA INTERNATIONAL INC
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