{"id":156430,"date":"2023-08-31T17:13:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T08:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=156430&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2023-09-13T17:54:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T08:54:40","slug":"nakasu-jazz-2023","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/nakasu-jazz-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Nakasu Jazz 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The vibrant sounds of jazz will envelop Nakasu, the largest entertainment district in Western Japan, at the annual urban music festival\u2014NAKASU JAZZ. The festival features a diverse lineup of about 80 artists and bands performing throughout Nakasu, offering a broad spectrum of jazz styles. Highlights include performances by Fukuoka-based hard bop jazz band &#8220;Fukuoka Joe,&#8221; a unique fusion session between Fukuoka&#8217;s professional Wadaiko team &#8220;Chikushi Syuraku&#8221; and the eclectic &#8220;BimBomBam Gakudan,&#8221; who incorporate diverse Gypsy sounds. Also taking the stage are the contemporary jazz-rock piano trio &#8220;fox capture plan,&#8221; jazz-funk girl band &#8220;Tokyo Groove Jyoshi,&#8221; along with Mizutani Chieko, and many more artists active both in Japan and internationally. Don&#8217;t miss this extravaganza of jazz music, where the streets of Nakasu come alive with soulful tunes and energetic performances!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fn_nakasu-jazz_2023_cl-001.jpg?resize=1400%2C1046&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"NAKASU JAZZ 2023\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-156431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fn_nakasu-jazz_2023_cl-001.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fn_nakasu-jazz_2023_cl-001.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fn_nakasu-jazz_2023_cl-001.jpg?resize=1024%2C765&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fn_nakasu-jazz_2023_cl-001.jpg?resize=768%2C574&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 9\/16 (Sat.), 9\/17 (Sun.)<br \/>\n\u2022 17:00~22:00 (approx.)<br \/>\n\u2022 Free entry<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jYBMUTSVLG8FLCSg8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nakasu area, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> (8 stages per day, total of 16 stages planned)<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/nakasujazz.net\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/nakasujazz.net<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nakasujazz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nakasujazz\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fn_nakasu-jazz_2023_cl-002.jpeg?resize=1051%2C1400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"NAKASU JAZZ 2023\" width=\"1051\" height=\"1400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-156432\" 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