A trailblazer of the modern jazz club scene in Japan marked its 50th anniversary last month, celebrating a rich history of big-name artists such as jazz phenom Art Blakey and others who performed there while also overcoming the financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years.Located in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, one of the country's busiest commercial districts and a center of youth culture, the club, Body & Soul, got a much-needed boost from the support of its nationwide fan base after falling on hard times during the health crisis."Live performance is at the forefront of jazz. B&S wil…READ FULL ARTICLE
