Blues, Jazz entertainment in Japan
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Sweet Basil 139
Sweet Basil has a large, lovely space that draws big-name domestic and international jazz acts. Performances range the gamut of the genre; check the calendar on the website for the current line-up. This classy joint is a good place to have an Italian dinner before a show; call for reservations between 11:00 and 20:00 Monday to Saturday.
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Jazz Spot Intro
It’s a good sign when a little club allows a quarter of its floor space to be monopolised by a sexy grand piano. It also bodes well when the place is staffed by musicians who love to talk shop all night. At Jazz Spot Intro, all the omens are favourable.
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Vilevan
A mellow jazz bar, well versed in the history of the genre: it was originally called the Village Vanguard, until the famous New York bar of that name 'suggested' they reconsider. There's live music on Saturday nights and decent vegetarian food.
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Hot House
This must be the smallest jazz dive in the world. Musicians play in twos and threes (there’s no room for more). Audiences are usually about 10; get here early if you’re set on sitting in for the evening.
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Jz Brat
This lovely, airy venue in the Cerulean Tower Tōkyū Hotel books consistently solid acts from Tokyo and abroad. The space seats just over 100, who are always treated to an intimate ambience.
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B-Flat
Located in a part of Akasaka that empties and grows quiet at night, this hip jazz club often features local and European talent, as well as healthy doses of Latin jazz.
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Speakeasy
Like speakeasies of old, you have to duck under a low door to enter this swank and friendly back-alley jazz bar. Tap beer and stronger stuff cost from around ¥500.
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Albert's Diablo
Pacific Islander Albert draws a late crowd to this mellow music bar. You'll hear blues, jazz, reggae, plus the occasional TV sporting event.
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Kurō-udo Bar & Izakaya
Over 200 kinds of shō-chū, swank bamboo décor and cool jazz make this an inviting spot.
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Bourbon Street
Listen to mellow jazz and blues at this smart basement shot bar, just opposite Tenmonkan-dō tram stop.
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