NEW JAZZ IN JAPAN - TEA & DEEP LISTENING

After a sold-out first session, we're happy to welcome Funktional (Victor) back to Tea & Vinyl for his second deep listening evening with us.

This time, Victor will guide us through New Jazz In Japan (1971), a fascinating collaboration between Nobuo Hara & His Sharps and Flats and legendary shakuhachi player Hōzan Yamamoto.

The album brings together the energy and sophistication of Japanese big band jazz with the expressive sound of the shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute. Powerful brass arrangements, intricate rhythms, and the organic, breath-driven tones of the flute create an unexpected dialogue between jazz and Japanese musical traditions.

Originally from Gran Canaria and now based in Berlin, Victor is a long-time vinyl collector with years of experience discovering rare recordings and exploring music across genres and cultures. His selections reflect a genuine curiosity for sounds that go beyond the familiar, inviting listeners to discover music they might not otherwise encounter.

For this evening, we'll gather around the record, enjoy carefully selected Chinese teas, and give the music our full attention.

Victor will introduce the album and share its musical context before we begin a focused listening session. As always, we'll invite everyone to put away their phones and pause conversations during the listening hour, allowing the music to unfold without distractions.

Afterwards, we'll continue with more records selected by Victor, tea, and relaxed conversation.

EVENING FLOW

18:00–18:30 — Arrival & Welcome Tea Settle into the space, enjoy Chinese tea, and meet fellow listeners.

18:30–19:30 — Deep Listening: New Jazz In Japan An introduction by Funktional, followed by a focused listening session dedicated to the album.

19:30–21:00 — Tea, Vinyl & Conversation More music selected by Victor, tea, and time to exchange impressions.

ABOUT TEA & VINYL

Tea & Vinyl is a Berlin-based tea house and listening space inspired by traditional Chinese tea culture and Japanese listening bars. We bring together specialty teas, vinyl records, and intimate cultural gatherings, creating a place to slow down, listen deeply, and connect.

Limited capacity: 25–30 guests.

Japanese Jazz · Shakuhachi · Big Band · Deep Listening · Vinyl Culture · Chinese Tea