If you seek the finest things in the world, you’ll inevitably end up with “Made in Japan,” as everyone knows well (laughs). In baseball, it’s Shohei Ohtani of the L.A. Dodgers; in boxing, it’s Monster Naoya Inoue; in cars, it’s Toyota—the list goes on and on. And the same thing is happening in the world of jazz.
New Orleans jazz is said to be the origin of jazz. Many Japanese jazz musicians cross the Pacific to hone their skills in New Orleans, Louisiana, while here in Tokyo, many young, talented jazz musicians dedicate their lives to New Orleans jazz.
Among them, clarinetist Makiko Tamura and trumpeter Maya Kawahara, both young women, are currently the most brilliant professional New Orleans jazz musicians in Japan. At their initiative, a spectacular seven-member band called the Beer Street Strutters has been formed.
This is their first live performance, where young Japanese professional musicians who passionately love New Orleans jazz—the root of the swing jazz we dance to—will recreate it in a fun, vibrant, and slightly nostalgic way, bringing the sound of 100 years ago into the present. “Let’s swing-dance!”
The venue is a historic jazz club in the heart of Tokyo’s Akasaka. This club doesn’t usually have a dance floor, but for this event, a special swing dance floor will be set up. How exciting!
Our TSDS group plans to attend and dance, and thanks to the organizers’ kindness, we’ve secured a few seats. Please make your reservation as soon as possible through the TSDS dance reservation page below, as spots may run out if you wait too long.
The music charge is 4,400 yen, with one food and one drink order required separately. Payment will be made on the day at the venue. It’s best to bring cash for the music charge, though food and drink payments should also accept credit cards.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Show Starts: 7:00 PM
Venue: Jazz Dining B-flat
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Pricing: Music Charge: ¥4,400 (cash recommended, payable at the door)
Additional Requirement: Order at least 1 food item and 1 drink (credit card accepted for food and drinks)
Book your spot now!
Band Lineup:
Maya Kawahara (Trumpet)
Makiko Tamura (Clarinet)
Shoichi Yamada (Trombone)
Saki Goto (Piano)
Tomomitsu Maruyama (Banjo)
Yosuke Terao (Double Bass)
Ryo Tanaka (Drums)
Facebook event of the organizer (Makiko and Maya)
Don’t miss this extraordinary night of music and dance—book your spot now!