Jazz Cafe CHIGUSA is located in Noge, Yokohama.
Founded in 1933, it is the oldest existing Jazz Kissa in Japan.
The current location which has been in operation since 2012 are to be closed on April 10, 2022.
It will reopen as "Jazz Museum CHIGUSA" in 2023 celebrating its 90th anniversary.
The current building which is over 60 years old is to be demolished and replaced with a new one.
This movie is filmed to record the beloved "Jazz Cafe CHIGUSA" in Noge, Yokohama before its rebuilding.
The music played in the cafe is as remarked below.
Yuki Nakane (Grand Prix winner of the 8th Chigusa Award) - "Fungii Mama" (from Album "NEW-COMER A Letter to Someone")
Jazz Cafe CHIGUSA https://www.noge-chigusa.com/
A wonderful recording, starring Bolling himself on piano and Yo-Yo Ma on cello. I found this mint CD copy for just $5.99 at Half Price. CBS Records MK 39059.
Discovered this jazz gem yesterday on Instagram just as the Eclipse officially began. Its a winner!
I only recently discovered Carla Bley and her music thanks to a story about her in a music magazine. Sadly she passed away in 2023 and left a lot of recorded music to remember her by. I’ll write more about her at another time but check out her music. Wonderful composer and musician. #jazz #orchestra #music
Keyboardist Sam Fribush is on the frontlines of the Hammond organ revival. His debut release, the SF Organ Trio, was produced by Charlie Hunter and recorded over quarantine in North Carolina. Fribush became a member of Hiss Golden Messenger in 2021. Currently based in Greensboro, NC, Fribush has brought his fonky, soulful vibe home to the town where he was born and raised.
My initial listening notes- Wide stereo image Natural bass drum with a kick! Keyboards nice further back in soundstage mix. Natural guitar work not strident. Big soundstage and imaging!! Not overly compressed. 5 stars. Those keyboards gradually sneak up in the mix. Fun! Toe tapping! Pleasent, solid bass guitar. Wish this EP was a full album! Mix of depth, large soundstage & center image is very balanced. Is that a Hammond B3? Yes it is! Percussion on “Fat Nap” clean and snappy!
The Music 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 The Sound 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Hear More Music: Sam Fribush Organ Trio Vol. 1: Riverboat
Check out these on your favorite streaming service. Film music by orchestra and two styles of jazz from Remy Le Boeuf and Pat Metheny. Enjoy! 🎵 #music #jazz #orchestra
In the 1920's Louis Armstrong recorded with two groups of jazz musicians. Enter the Hot Fives and, the Hot Sevens. in 2006 Wynton Marsalis recorded many of both jazz groups songs in this live session at the Jazz At Lincoln Center in New York. If you love jazz this is a must listen. Upbeat and slow selections abound with very good sound quality, tone and pace. Aside from streaming on the usual services such as Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Qobuz, you can download in either (MP3 or WAV formats) from the Jazz At Lincoln Center online store at https://store.jazz.org/collections/music/products/louis-armstrong-s-hot-fives-and-hot-sevens?variant=40659316572245
I've contacted Jazz At Lincoln Center to inquire if these recordings are available on CD or vinyl LP but have not heard back from them as of posting of this review.
Whether you stream or download this music needs listening to. Jazz enthusiasts will surely embrace them and those who are just now exploring jazz as a music medium will be introduced to great music and audiophile-level sound quality (except for the MP3 lossy format).
Edit: The folks at Jazz At Lincoln Center were kind enough to respond to my question about availability of this recording on CD and vinyl LP. Unfortunately they have no other plans to release this on physical media at this time. So, streaming or via download from their website is the only way to enjoy this great recording. -Doug