On Angelina's 6th birthday, there was a solo live performance by Cora at Le Zazou. The first stage started after 8 pm, and the second stage started at 10 pm. The atmosphere at the jazz bar Le Zazou is always cozy and welcoming, with live music and a variety of talented musicians. The night was filled with beautiful flowers, fruits, and delicious wine, creating a perfect setting for Cora's mellow jazz music. The evening was a celebration for Cora's husband's birthday as well, with flowers and a birthday cake brought to their table. The night continued with great music and a selection of fresh fruits and cheese. The red wine served at Le Zazou was delightful, and the evening was enjoyed by all guests. Le Zazou is a hidden gem of a jazz club, offering a high-quality experience at an affordable price.

In October 2013, after enjoying a delicious meal at "Ata," I visited "Lezard" located on the same floor as "Ata." It turned out that a friend of mine was performing there that day, so I had to go see them (laughs). Unfortunately, it seems I got the date wrong, as my friend did perform but only briefly, as the main event was a karaoke competition for the customers (laughs). Two days later, my friend's actual performance was apparently fantastic, so I was quite disappointed (sad). In March 2013, I added two photos to the collection. First, take a look at this photo of a "fruit assortment." Despite the bar being quite dark, the photo came out beautifully. Truly impressive lens from CANON, I was amazed. Compare it to the previous photo. This time, I went to see a trio live performance with "Shigeo Fukuda," whom I had promised to meet last time, along with my son and a friend. It was incredibly enjoyable. Ah, I want to do it again. In December 2012, I received a notice that my amateur jazz vocalist friend would be singing at "Lezard," and the pianist backing them was none other than "Shigeo Fukuda." Not many people may know him, but "Shigeo Fukuda" is a famous Japanese jazz pianist, one of the top in the country. So, after enjoying delicious "Shanghai crab" at "Renge," I went to see the performance. When I arrived past 8 o'clock, the place was already lively, and we were guided to seats at the back. The fee was all-inclusive, only 3000 yen per person, quite cheap. On the table, there were fruit assortments, cheese assortments, and dried snacks. And the drinks were all-you-can-drink, of course, including the music charge, quite a bargain. There were no homemade dishes, just fresh fruits, cheese, and dried snacks, so there was no way they could taste bad (laughs). After a while, the "Shigeo Fukuda" trio started playing, which was wonderful. I would love to perform with them someday. Then, the main event of the evening, my friend's singing, began, and there was a tremendous applause. Oh, singing, well, it was okay (laughs), as they are amateurs. But their talk and performance were entertaining and enjoyable (laughs). On the way out, I promised "Shigeo Fukuda" that next year, we would perform as a trio with me, my son, and him, and I went home feeling elated. Ah, it was so much fun (laughs).

From Daikanyama, head towards Yanagi-dori and then towards Namikibashi. On the side street near the building, you'll find a small lantern sign on the second floor of the building entrance. It's not easy to find it in a normal way. It has a casual space with a jazz club-like atmosphere. The walls are filled with graffiti by musicians like Kunihiro Sugano and Shigeo Fukuda. Big jazz musicians like to perform here, and even famous international and domestic musicians stop by to play and have fun. Music-loving professionals also come to perform. Many skilled musicians play here, so the level is quite high. On days when famous musicians perform, there may be a music charge. Otherwise, you can enjoy with a cover charge of around 3,000 yen which includes free drinks. The piano, which was changed four years ago, sounds great. The live performances have a sporadic schedule, so you'll need to call to confirm as there is no website. [Rating: ★4.0 - Among the places I would go out of my way to visit, this one fits my taste. I would even use the Shinkansen for it!] (The standard rating is ★2.0)

I met up with a friend after a long time and decided to check out this place for the second round. As a fan of music, I was looking forward to enjoying a jazz session while sipping on some drinks. The location was near Namiki Bridge, not very convenient from Shibuya Station. Climbing up the stairs to the second floor of a building, I opened the door with a bit of nervousness. The space inside was just like any other bar, with a capacity of around 30 people and only a few customers at that time. I ordered a glass of red wine and was served a generous portion of popcorn and fruits on a separate plate. The atmosphere was set for a jazz session, and I was mesmerized by the beautiful white jazz music playing. I could feel the passion of the musicians, especially when the bassist and the guitarist/pianist were deep in conversation. It was a wonderful experience, and I am grateful for the amazing ambiance.