First Fridays with Joshua Breakstone Returns to Bonds Rosary

Here’s some wonderful news for jazz lovers in Kyoto. Joshua Breakstone is back and ready to play! Here’s the good word from Joshua:

“Good news! We’ll be starting up our “First Fridays” series at Bonds Rosary again on July 3!!!

First guest, on July 3, is alto saxophonist Gary Tegler, a Kyoto fave. In August: a young saxophonist who I totally love, Kurita Yosuke, who has been playing with all the Tokyo guys as they come through town- this will be our 1st opportunity to play together. September: The queen of soul, Ono Midori- she’s a fabulous organist, funky and bluesy as they come, does tours to the US, Australia, Europe, a local gem: organ night is guaranteed to be hot! October: A special duo with pianist Phillip Strange- ’Nuff said. November: The swinging Iwanami Kunie, one of the highest profile singers in the area and deservedly so.”

Joshua and friends will play two sets starting at 19:30. Reservations can be made in advance or you can pay at the door. Bonds Rosary is a 4 minute walk from Exit 1A of Hankyu Kawaramachi Station and a 30 second walk from Exit 7 of Gion-Shijo Station. Here is a MAP of the location.