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Metropolis Japan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Live Jazz-pop duo in Tokyo: Fievel is Glauque
Fievel Is Glauque, the jazz-pop duo consisting of New York-born multi-instrumentalist Zach Phillips and Brussels-born vocalist Ma Clément, is making their Blue Note Tokyo debut. Formed in 2018 and based between Brooklyn and Brussels, they released their first live recording, God's Trashmen Sent to Right the Mess, on cassette in 2021, followed by their studio album Flaming Swords in 2022. With a sound reminiscent of Steely Dan, their jazzy yet experimental approach has earned global acclaim. Their 2023 album, Rong Weicknes, released on the cutting-edge label Fat Possum. Members Zach Phillips Ma Clément Gaspard Sicx Anatole Damien Sylvain Haenen André Sacalxot Showtimes First showing: Open 5pm, starting at 6pm
Metropolis Japan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Live Jazz in Tokyo: Cécile McLorin Salvant Quartet
After her sold-out performance at the Cotton Club last year, Cécile McLorin Salvant—a leading voice in contemporary jazz—returns to Blue Note Tokyo for the first time in seven years. A three-time Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocal Album, she was also nominated in two categories at this year's Jazz Journalists Association Awards. Born in Miami to a Haitian father and a French mother, Cécile gained international recognition at age 21 after winning the Thelonious Monk Competition. For this Tokyo performance, she appears in a quartet with her longtime collaborator Sullivan Fortner, along with Yasushi Nakamura and Kyle Poole, both active members of the New York jazz scene. Blue Note is welcoming her powerful return to Japan. Members Cécile McLorin Salvant Sullivan Fortner Yasushi Nakamura Kyle Poole Showtimes First showing: Open at 5pm, starting at 6pm Second showing: Open 7:45pm, starting at 8:30pm Cécile McLorin Salvant will be performing on the 20th, 21st and 22nd.
Metropolis Japan
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
YUKATA de JAZZ
Blue Note Tokyo, COTTON CLUB, and BLUE NOTE PLACE are teaming up for the 'YUKATA de JAZZ' campaign. During the promotion, guests who arrive in yukata or traditional Japanese clothing for select performances will receive a complimentary original cocktail—non-alcoholic options included. Enjoy live jazz shows as each venue brings a stylish seasonal twist to the summer lineup.
Metropolis Japan
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Gary Bartz Quintet
In 2024, he will be appointed an 'NEA Jazz Master,' the highest honor for jazz artists, by the National Endowment for the Arts. Jazz saxophone legend Gary Bartz will appear at Blue Note Tokyo with his own quintet. Since the 1960s, he has performed with masters such as Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Art Blakey and Miles Davis, and has appeared as a guest on over 45 solo albums and over 200 works. In recent years, he has collaborated with talented musicians in the contemporary scene, such as Ali Shahid Muhammad and Adrian Younge's 'Jazz Is Dead' series and the UK jazz funk band Mysha. He appeared with up-and-coming members such as Mark Carey and Kassa Overall on NPR's popular series 'Tiny Desk Concerts,' which became a hot topic. Bartz is still at the forefront, and his legend is not over. Showtimes: August 2 – 3: [1st] Open 3:30pm Start 4:30pm [2nd] Open 6:30pm Start 7:30pm August 4: [1st] Open 5pm Start 6pm [2nd] Open 7:45pm Start 8:30pm Blue Note Official Website
