Jazz Blues Soul Shibuya File

in Shibuya is less a standard bar and more a private sanctuary for high-fidelity music appreciation. Run as a one-man operation by Kobayashi Kazuhiro , the space is defined by its massive collection of over 11,000 vinyl records that line the walls from floor to ceiling. The Music Experience

Despite the name, Kobayashi-san's passion extends deeply into old-school hip-hop , often playing a track and then immediately spinning the original record it sampled. jazz blues soul shibuya

Beer & cocktails in a quiet joint where the owner-bartender plays music from a huge vinyl library. in Shibuya is less a standard bar and

The bar is a modern take on the traditional jazz kissa (jazz cafe), where the focus is entirely on listening. jazz blues soul shibuya