American jazz artists became popular again in Japan in the 1950s and 1960s, but very few people could afford the prices of the records. That reality made the jazz kissa the only place that the average ...

CD1: Maiden Voyage; Sugar; So What; Sophisticated Lady; Footprints; Work Song; What a Wonderful World. CD2: Mr. PC; Body and Soul; Cold Duck Time; Watermelon Man ...

A trailblazer of the modern jazz club scene in Japan marked its 50th anniversary in August, celebrating a rich history of big-name artists – such as jazz phenomenon Art Blakey – performing there.

Body & Soul, in Japan's capital Tokyo, is celebrating 50 years of hosting jazz greats including Art Blakey, Terumasa Hino and Makoto Ozone A trailblazer of the modern jazz club scene in Japan ...