This December, the Count Basie Orchestra will be visiting Japan and performing live concerts at Blue Note Tokyo. Some of you may have already made reservations, but at this time, all seats are sold out. However, on December 8, the orchestra will be hosting a clinic at the same venue. The participation fee is only 2,000 yen, and it will take place from 1:00 to 2:15 PM. Although ticket reservations are already closed on the official website, fortunately, TSDS has secured a few seats. If you wish to participate, please email tokyolindy@gmail.com as soon as possible. Last-minute cancellations cannot be accepted, and payment will be collected in cash on the day of the event.
During this clinic, they will not only perform several songs but also explain the “secrets” of the CBO sound, with current bandleader Scotty Barnhart leading the discussion, followed by a Q&A session. Last year, I asked about the musical reasons behind the compatibility of CBO’s sound with Lindy Hop at the clinic. And amazingly, we even had the opportunity to dance Lindy to the legendary Count Basie Orchestra! This is a wonderful Christmas present for swing dancers in Tokyo, don’t you think?
