MUSIC | Win a Pair of Tickets! 89-Year-Old Jazz Singer Bob Dorough's Japan Tour

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89-Year-Old Jazz Singer Bob Dorough's First Japan Tour at Blue Note

Bob Dorough, the jazz singer who continues to be active at the forefront even at 89, is finally making his first visit to Japan! A concert will be held at Blue Note Tokyo in Minami-Aoyama on Friday, June 28th, and Saturday, June 29th. OPENERS is inviting one couple to the second performance on the 29th, starting at 8:00 PM.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

A Living Witness to the Dazzling Jazz Scene of the Late 20th Century

Bob Dorough captivates a wide range of music fans with his stylish piano playing and his conversational singing style. He is, in essence, a living witness to the American jazz scene, having participated in Miles Davis's masterpiece "Sorcerer" (1967).

Furthermore, Dorough was involved in the American national children's program "Schoolhouse Rock" from the 1970s to the 1980s. He became immensely popular with the song "Three Is a Magic Number," which sings the multiplication table for three and has been covered by many artists. Now, this "legendary talent," who continues to be revered by numerous younger artists and jazz fans such as Mose Allison, Diana Krall, and Jamie Cullum, is finally making his debut in Japan.

Duets

Devil May Care
(Bethlehem/Ultra-Vybe)

Just About Everything
(Focus Records)

The Best of Schoolhouse Rock
(Kid Rhino)

On stage, alongside guitarist Steve Berger and bassist Pat O'Leary, Bob Dorough will present a performance featuring his original vocals over his own piano playing. Blue Note Tokyo will host two shows each on Friday, June 28th, and Saturday, June 29th.

Bob Dorough, who navigated the dazzling music culture of late 20th-century America. His performance, which belies his age, is not to be missed by jazz fans and beyond.

Bob Dorough

Bob Dorough / BOB DOROUGH
Dates | Friday, June 28th, Saturday, June 29th
Times | Friday, June 28th [1st] Doors open 7:00 PM, [2nd] Doors open 9:30 PM
Saturday, June 29th [1st] Doors open 5:00 PM, [2nd] Doors open 8:00 PM
Venue | Blue Note Tokyo
6-3-16 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Leica Building
Tel. 03-5485-0088
Musicians | Bob Dorough (Piano, Vocals), Steve Berger (Guitar), Pat O'Leary (Bass)
Price | ¥7,500 (excluding food and drinks)
http://www.bluenote.co.jp/jp/artists/bob-dorough/

To commemorate this first Japan tour,we are inviting one couple to the second performance on June 29th, starting at 8:00 PM.If you wish to enter, please apply via the application form below.

Application Deadline | Thursday, June 27th, 10:00 AM

Applications have closed.
Thank you for your many applications.

Blue Note Tokyo
Tel. 03-5485-0088
http://www.bluenote.co.jp