I had some nuts and a drink after finishing my meal. I visited because someone I know was performing. I enjoyed listening to lovely jazz music with piano and contrabass. It was a mature and pleasant time. They also had sessions with the audience, and I thought improvisational music was fun! The atmosphere was very cozy, making it easy for newcomers to feel welcome.

"The Royal Ginza store," which closed in June 2006, is a memorable place for me. At that time, they had live performances every night, and I heard that someone who performed there was now performing in Roppongi. I decided to visit them after a long time at a piano bar called "IZUMI" in front of Roppongi Roi Building. We toasted with beer! We listened to jazz music and singing as the main live performance. It was a cold day, so there were few customers, but the Australian customers were having a great time. It was a fun time talking with the performers. The vocalist who performed was also singing at the Ginza cabaret "Shiroi Bara," which closed in January 2018. I heard about the last day at "Shiroi Bara." Live music is really something special. I hope to experience it again someday...

I visited a shop during the Roppongi Sound Cruising in 2015/10/13. Izumi has visited a few times and tried the food, but the highlight is definitely the drinks and live music. It's a bit embarrassing to admit, but when I visited a friend's apartment in my late teens, I saw something strange in the room. It was my first time seeing a kotatsu. In Tokyo where Western-style living is dominant, a kotatsu was a strange thing to see. The legs have four legs, so you can say "kotaho" or something, I don't know the origin of the word. Also, in the dialect of Kyushu, women are called "onago". If you look closely at the title photo, most of the musicians appear to be women. This phenomenon is not limited to this bar, but in other jazz bars as well. Alfee has one male bass player and three female vocalists, and Takagi Satoko leads the All of Me Club with her flute. The jazz scene is supported by women like Takagi Satoko, Terai Naoko, Aoki Karen, and others. I remember feeling exotic about Japanese culture due to my poverty, when I saw a kotatsu for the first time in my late teens. This country, for me, makes Japanese culture look exotic, and I think we need to cherish Japanese culture. I thought it was exotic and wonderful for Alfee's Yashiki Mie to sing all the lyrics in Japanese. But there are people who say strange things too. Once, when I was talking to Tanaka Sanae, she said, "Mr. Harada is a foreigner." Maybe because she saw me reading simple English books or having simple conversations in English with foreigners. Tanaka-san, even though you sing foreign songs, everyone is a snapshot of the shining women in Japan. Please enjoy Izumi Roppongi's Sound Cruising next year. For food, with a 5000 yen common ticket for Sound Cruising, you can visit multiple shops, but ordering a drink for 1000 yen is a must. It's a paradise for music lovers. I will visit again for the food, so please wait. Harada Shunsuke remembers the time of bad grades and misses his mother, so I am thinking about the importance of women in my own way. I support female jazz artists. I have gathered a collection of videos that I watch on a daily basis on Facebook. Anyone can think they are all the same, but please take a look if you like.

"PianoBarIZUMI" is a shop located in the basement of a building next to Don Quijote along Roppongi Street. It's a place that I often pass by, but I've never had the chance to visit because going downstairs feels a bit daunting. However, it's said to be a renowned jazz bar where even Duke Ellington has dropped by. [Photo 1: Exterior] Facing Roppongi's main street, I always just walk past it. [Photo 2: Signboard] A long-standing establishment since 1967. Wow, that's already 44 years! [Photo 3: Stairs] The stairs leading down to the basement floor. [Photo 4: Interior] The interior has a calm atmosphere with dim lighting. The walls are made of wood. The shop is designed with a focus on acoustics. Those with good ears can appreciate the difference. [Photo 5: Ceiling] The ceiling also features a lot of wood. It's a luxurious design not often seen nowadays. [Photo 6: Whisky] I asked if they had Taketsuru, and they did. Lucky me. [Photo 7: Snack] I ordered chocolate as a snack. [Photo 8: Live Music] They have jazz live performances. There's a vocalist, a bassist, and a pianist hidden in the background. From the structure of the shop to the placement of instruments, it's a place that truly cares about sound quality. Bliss Rating: ★★★★★ The ultimate blissful time ★★★★☆ A time of true happiness ★★★☆☆ A good time ★★☆☆☆ A somewhat satisfying time ★☆☆☆☆ A slightly satisfying time ☆☆☆☆☆ Time that didn't bring satisfaction

This is a retro piano bar in Roppongi that exudes a sophisticated atmosphere reminiscent of the good old days of Roppongi from 40 years ago. The average age is high and there are many regular customers. Although it is a bar, many customers come in to see the performers, and the customers are also friendly with each other. The large wine cellar is impressive, and there is quite a variety of alcohol available.

This is my first visit using a coupon for the grill. It was a Saturday during Golden Week and Roppongi seemed to be less crowded. The jazz bar has a history of 43 years. Going down to the basement floor, I found the interior surprisingly small. The walls were wooden with an American feel, and there were musical instruments like saxophones displayed, creating a full jazz atmosphere. The performance was truly enjoyable to listen to. I chose the homemade smoked dishes (500 yen each) including Camembert, scallops, and sausages. I was pleasantly surprised when the smoked warm dishes came out, although I thought it would take a while. I had two glasses of Hakushu highball and finished with the Napolitan dish (1,400 yen). It was quite delicious. I will try the sister restaurant, All of Me, next time.

Jazz Bar 2016.7 was fantastic!