September 17, 2009
Swing Akasaka 2009
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2009 The storied entertainment district of Akasaka gets its first-ever jazz festival, with local shrines, public schools and, of course, the area’s many clubs and bars taking part. Performing for free(!) from midday through evening will be some of Japan’s finest jazz musicians, including fleet post-bop guitarist Kazumi Watanabe […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2009
The storied entertainment district of Akasaka gets its first-ever jazz festival, with local shrines, public schools and, of course, the area’s many clubs and bars taking part. Performing for free(!) from midday through evening will be some of Japan’s finest jazz musicians, including fleet post-bop guitarist Kazumi Watanabe and atmospheric vocal duo Fried Pride. Under the keywords “Wa” (representing Japan) and “Yo” (the West), the festival will also host a concert by famed drum troupe Ondekoza, who sparked the modern taiko boom after forming in 1969.
“Swing Akasaka 2009”
Two-day jazz festival featuring Japanese and international artists. Sep 24 & 25, 10am, ¥3,000 (one day)/¥5,000 (two days). Hikawa Shrine, Akasaka Circus and other venues. Tel: 03-5571-5701.
