I visit Japan every year and spend a lot of time at these venues and at the so-called Jazz kissas (ジャズ喫茶).
These places are amazing. Usually operated by older Japanese women and gentlemen, they have walls lined with records - many of which are out of print. They include obscure, but excellent, Japanese jazz of which there is plenty. The patrons sit quietly and focus on the music while sipping whiskey and/or smoking a cigarette. It is interesting to not that most of these places include detailed specs of their audio setups on their business cards.
My friends and I often have listening parties at our lodge in the woods near Yosemite. My Jazz playlist for any who wish to enjoy. Please listen on shuffle, and no skipping!
These places are amazing. Usually operated by older Japanese women and gentlemen, they have walls lined with records - many of which are out of print. They include obscure, but excellent, Japanese jazz of which there is plenty. The patrons sit quietly and focus on the music while sipping whiskey and/or smoking a cigarette. It is interesting to not that most of these places include detailed specs of their audio setups on their business cards.
My friends and I often have listening parties at our lodge in the woods near Yosemite. My Jazz playlist for any who wish to enjoy. Please listen on shuffle, and no skipping!
https://open.spotify.com/user/pgoonghang/playlist/54Zec8Roc9...