[dodos]

I've been having trouble finding good ones in Tokyo. Blue Note Tokyo seems nice but is pricey and often sold out far in advance. I've seen some others I'd like to go to, but they double as cigar bars and my lungs don't enjoy smoke.

[dumbo-octopus]

It seemed to me every "X" doubled as a "Smoking X" in Tokyo...

[ethbr1]

Being jetlagged and people-watching in a coffee shop as Tokyo woke up was eye opening. Newspapers and cigarettes wall to wall.

Especially since Paris was substantially less smokey, for all the French stereotypes.

[xrd]

I had a really nice time seeing a jazz show at the Tower records last year. It was completely by chance, just happened to be there right when it happened. But I would like to be more intentional this next time. Thanks for your notes.

I saw a guy play jazz in Miami two months ago and he lives in Tokyo. I'm going to see what he's up to and where he plays. Email me if you want to know what I find out.