Yokohama's Jazz Bar Far Out | JapanTourist - The Tourist's Portal to ...

Fans of jazz in and around Yokohama know that the place to head for is Kannai, where there are a goodly number of bars and clubs dotted around the station. One of the most appealing must be Jazz Bar Far Out, just a quick walk from the station, where the intimate atmosphere and funky d?cor complement the music perfectly.

There`s a strong African theme to the d?cor, with lots of hangings and carvings all around the space. It may seem like an unlikely combination, but it actually works pretty well; it`s fun and lively but without being gaudy or attention-grabbing, and along with the soft lighting it creates a relaxed and mellow feeling. Everywhere in the bar there are little touches and adornments that add to the vibe: messages inscribed on the benches in front of the stage area, a carved head watching from the side, a shy rose or two on the bar.

They have different performers playing every night, covering a range of different styles; even in the one night I was there, the two sets included bossa nova and Latin jazz (`The Girl from Ipanema`), sultry torch songs (`Lover Man`) and more boppy uptempo numbers (`The Lady is a Tramp`), sometimes punctuated by brief solos showing off the performers` individual talents. The level of virtuosity on display was very high indeed; Far Out also runs a school which gives lessons in vocals and a diverse range of instruments, from double bass and drums to flute and clarinet, so it`s no surprise that the musicians are so skilled.

Of course there`s also food and drink available to enjoy with the music; pasta dishes, curries and risottos for a full meal, or snacks and nibbles to pick at over the evening. It being a jazz bar, they naturally also have a wide range of whisky on the menu, among them scotch malts such as an aged Macallan and smoky Laphroaig. For the non-drinkers they have a diverse array of herb teas on offer from countries all across Asia and beyond, as far as Egypt for sage tea and Nigeria for hibiscus tea.

For a chilled night with chilled people listening to smooth music over equally smooth food and drinks, head out to Far Out!

Source: http://japantourist.jp/view/jazz-bar-far-out

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