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 … [Read more...]
Joshua Breakstone & Roni Ben-Hur at Bonds Rosary, Kyoto – September 6th 2019
Here's the latest news direct from our friend Joshua Breakstone about his next big gig at Bonds Rosary: "On September 6 it's going to be a really special night at Bonds Rosary, "First Fridays" for 2 reasons: 1) The special guest coming to play with my trio that night is the great NY guitarist, Roni Ben-Hur who, believe it or not, will be making his first Japan tour. … [Read more...]
Joshua Breakstone Jazz Guitar Workshops & Shows 2019
Jazz fans rejoice! Guitar legend Joshua Breakstone has been in touch with news of his schedule for 2019. Below are the flyers for his ongoing shows in Kyoto and Kobe, and he also has news of some workshops he will be giving in February and March. Here's Joshua with the details: "I will be giving a series of workshops on 4 days in February and March in Kyoto, one for … [Read more...]
Arabesk ~ Gypsy, Soul, Jazz Music @ Blue Note Kyoto; May 7th 2015
Put some Gypsy in your Soul with Arabesk in Blue Note Kyoto! Arabesk play a brand of music that is often described as Gypsy Soul. For those looking to embark on a journey of authentic musical exploration, not contained by any cultural boundary, they are a band guaranteed to put some real “gypsy” in your “soul”. Many thanks to George Bourdaniotis for sending in the … [Read more...]
Jazz Band Fujiya Mountain @ 和音堂
Walking up the Kamo river one day, we saw a lively jazz band playing under the Sanjo bridge that were so good we decided cross over and have a look. They were young, fun and funky, so we picked up a flyer for their next gig, which happened to be on the following day. The location 和音堂 (WA・ON・DO) was convenient and the price was only 1000 (+ another 500 for a drink) and let's … [Read more...]
