Jazz Auditoria 2013

As the second annual UNESCO International Jazz Day rolls around on April 30, Tokyo is getting in on the act with a three-day festival featuring some big names from the Japanese scene – all of them playing for free. Head to the new Waterras complex in Ochanomizu to watch performances by the likes of Sadao Watanabe, Toshihiko Akiyoshi and Naoko Terai, as well as a Blue Note All Star Jazz Orchestra led by trumpeter Eric Miyashiro, with Makoto Ozone guesting on piano.

April 28 (1pm-6pm)
45trio feat. Hiro-a-key, Yosuke Onuma, Blue Note Tokyo All Star Orchestra

April 29 (12.30pm-6.30pm)
Ai Kuwabara Trio Project, Seeds+, Meiji University Big Sounds Society Orchestra, Fried Pride, Naoko Terai Quartet, Sadao Watanabe Quintet, Battle Jazz Big Band

April 30 (5.30pm-7.30pm)
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, Mononkul

Note: Monday's Sadao Watanabe Quintet performance is a ticketed event. Tickets will be distributed from 3pm; the show starts at 4.30pm