TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS

Sep 28 2024 75 ep. 45 mins 40
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An Irishman and American walk into a bar...Two obsessed foreigners share the stories behind their pseudo-religious pilgrimage around the unique beauty of Japan's hidden world of jazz bars and coffee houses, documented on www.tokyojazzjoints.com and in the Tokyo Jazz Joints photobook published in 2023.

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MIyazaki Mission Possible Pt.2

Sep 28 2024 40 mins  
A mixed bag in Miyazaki with windswept Sonny Rollins photos to die for and a rather melancholic end to the visit, before Philip sets off on an epic one day journey north. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.

Miyazaki: Mission Possible Pt.1

Sep 15 2024 58 mins  
The band breaks up to pursue solo careers, as James heads home with a man and and a squid, and Philip takes off across Kyushu in a search of four more highly-rated joints. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.

Going Bananas in a Mellow Tone

Sep 01 2024 66 mins  
We go bananas before a bowl of lemon (yes, lemon) ramen and making it at last to two deeply different old school joints in Nagasaki. Some top Japan travel hacks, and James finally reveals at last that he's a 'two t-shirt a day' man. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for assistance with sound.

The Hard Sell at Harmony

Aug 18 2024 58 mins  
We take a fast boat ride across the bay as we head for Nagasaki and Philip mistakenly masquerades as Japan's greatest living photographer. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound

Shitamachi Britney Spears & Japanese Keith Richards

Aug 04 2024 64 mins  
James continues to alienate local tourist boards as we suffer further frustration in Saga, and finish the night with an utterly surreal stop in US Navy-town Sasebo. Not every day can be better than yesterday! Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for assistance with sound.

Kimonos in the Post

Jul 21 2024 60 mins  
We finish our first full – and utterly epic – Kyushu day with 3 more joints, burnt records, posted kimonos, tiny whisky shots, some unexpected royal family action and our regular late night konbini run. Oh, and James offends an owner’s son. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.

Love Supreme

Jul 07 2024 32 mins  
Still making our way around Kyushu, it's an emotional return for us both as the project comes full circle. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.

The Adams Family

Jun 23 2024 59 mins  
Jam, a quick Jab and an inauguration into the Adams family in Fukuoka as a new Kyushu adventure ensues! Thanks as ever to Brian from Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound, and to Louie Lastic for the theme tune.

Can we Eigakan? Yes we can!

Jun 09 2024 32 mins  
We are back! James & Philip have a catch-up of all things kissa before diving into new adventures. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.

A Jazz Kissa Fairytale

Mar 11 2024 46 mins  
We are back with more stories, but before we get into our latest adventures in Kyushu and beyond, we have an extra special episode with some incredibly exciting news! Listen in to find out how you help all of James's stars align at once... Shout out as ever to Brian from Grooves Ahead for all his assistance.