Yoyogi Naru jazz club, located near Yoyogi station in Tokyo, Japan (website, map).
Yoyogi Naru is one of a pair of stylish jazz bars that go by “Naru” in Tokyo. Both Narus are elegant without overdoing it, clean and comfortable places that have been operating for a long time while maintaining high standards.
This Naru (near Yoyogi and Shinjuku stations) distinguishes itself from the other Ochanomizu location by featuring jazz vocalists on a regular basis, backed by professional musicians, typically piano and bass. From time to time, a drummer or percussionist will bring in their own set and band, making for a lively fun (and usually, sold-out) night of music.
Some Saturday nights feature a vocal session, which is a chance for aspiring vocalists to try out their voices, repertoire, and stage presence in order to get a chance to lead their own performance in the future.
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