A Guide to Jazz in Japan

A Guide to Jazz in Japan

Michael Pronko

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Editorial:
Raked Gravel Press
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781942410379
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Fusing historical depth, cultural nuance, and travel insight into one beautifully written volume, A Guide to Jazz in Japan takes you through one of the most vibrant jazz scenes in the world. More than just a guide, it’s a love letter to Japanese jazz and an indispensable cultural resource for curious, globally minded readers.Whether you’re visiting Japan, living there, armchair traveling, or just love jazz, this guide points you toward the best in Japanese jazz-places well outside the usual tourist spots. With reviews of over 40+ clubs and 200+ musicians, this guide lets you know where to go, who to hear, and where to shop, jam, and hang out. From hip backstreet clubs to talented musicians to jazz coffee shops, the practical information and informed suggestions steer you toward a culturally immersive experience in a country on everyone’s bucket list. It’s a passport to one of Japan’s hidden passions-jazz.

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