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Blue Note Tokyo Reopens After Renovation
Blue Note Tokyo, celebrating its 25th anniversary this November, has reopened after renovating its basement club. The "Blue Note Tokyo 25th Anniversary Special Program" will feature Quincy Jones, George Benson, and Robert Glasper. This is a lineup not to be missed.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
A Jazz Club/Live Restaurant Where You Can Enjoy Music, Food, and Ambiance
The interior design for the renovated Blue Note Tokyo was handled by Ryu Kosaka (A.N.D.), a top designer highly acclaimed internationally for commercial facilities, including restaurants and hotels such as "Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Maison Dining" and "W-HOTEL DESTINATION BAR."
The interior, which blends modern design with a classic foundation, features a chandelier specially designed by Kosaka for Blue Note Tokyo, creating a sophisticated, modern, and chic space.
Ryu KOSAKA
Born in Tokyo in 1960. Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Architecture. Creative Director at Nomura Co., Ltd. A.N.D. "Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Maison Dining" (2005), "Shin-Marunouchi Building Environmental Design" (2007), "LA BOUTIQUE de Joel Robuchon" (2009), "PALACE HOTEL Japanese Cuisine Floor" (2012), "W-HOTEL DESTINATION BAR" (2012), and others.
http://www.and-design.jp
Quincy Jones and George Benson to Appear!
It is a rare global event to have Quincy Jones, a titan of the popular music world, and George Benson, a superstar of the jazz-fusion scene, perform at the club. With performances also by Robert Glasper, who is creating a sensation beyond the boundaries of Jazz and Hip Hop, this is a fulfilling "Blue Note Tokyo 25th Anniversary Special Program."
Christian Lantry for Qwest Records/Interscope Records
Quincy Jones The 80th Celebration Live Gala Party
Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013
Music Charge: ¥25,000
Quincy Jones returns to Japan for the first time in 32 years since 1981. A special party to celebrate the 80th birthday and honor the achievements of Quincy.
*In collaboration with Peace Arch Hiroshima Project
*Live performances will be held at Tokyo International Forum on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1.
http://www.bluenote.co.jp/jp/artists/quincy-jones/
GEORGE BENSON
Date: Sunday, September 1, 2013
Music Charge + Dinner Course: ¥42,000 (tax and service charge included)
George Benson, the superstar of the jazz-fusion world, returns to Japan for the first time in five years since 2008. A premium show by the genius guitarist/vocalist!
*A live performance will also be held at Sumida Triphony Hall on Friday, August 30.
http://www.bluenote.co.jp/jp/artists/george-benson/
ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT
with special guest YASIIN BEY f.k.a. MOS DEF
Dates: Saturday, September 14 - Monday, September 16, 2013
Music Charge: ¥9,500
Robert Glasper Experiment, the leading unit in contemporary jazz, presents a special show with Mos Def.
http://www.bluenote.co.jp/jp/artists/robert-glasper/
Reservations & Inquiries
Blue Note Tokyo
6-3-16 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Leica Building
Tel. 03-5485-0088
http://www.bluenote.co.jp/