Jazz Kissa (ジャズ喫茶)
1996 (Re-Mastered) - Ryuichi Sakamoto
Saturday, July 18
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Saturday, July 18 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (90 mins)
Jazz Kissa (ジャズ喫茶)
Inspired by the jazz kissa tradition—Japanese cafés dedicated to listening to music in silence and with attention—this session transforms the room into a space for deep listening. Through selections that could be heard in a jazz kissa in Japan, we explore artists, scenes, and recordings that take on a new dimension when we give them our full attention.
Hi-Fi Stereo
We play digital audio of the highest quality through our analog system: tube amplifiers and OJAS KO-R1 speakers. Designed by Devon Turnbull, the KO-R1 creates hyper-realistic and detailed, warm and natural soundscapes. They generate absolute presence in the sound. In our space designed for deep listening, you will discover hidden details, textures, and movements impossible to feel in headphones.
why 1996 (Re-Mastered) - Ryuichi Sakamoto
In 1996, Ryuichi Sakamoto re-recorded some of the most important pieces of his career, including Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, The Last Emperor and The Sheltering Sky. Instead of an orchestra or synthesizers, he chose a much smaller format: piano, violin and cello. If you know those compositions from film, this session lets you hear them from another perspective. And if this is your first encounter with Sakamoto, there probably isn't a better gateway to his music.
curated by sona
We select albums for their cultural relevance, emotional depth, rich textures, and technical detail—to ensure they sound their absolute best in our space.
community rules
no phones: anything that produces sound must be stored in our secure lockers.
no talk: we keep the soundroom silent so everyone can focus on the music.
no late entry: once the soundroom doors close (20 minutes after the booking time), we cannot let anyone in.
FAQ
can i cancel my ticket?+
yes. cancel any booking through this website. you'll get credits for the seats you paid for if you cancel at least 24 hours before the session (12 hours if you have an active Sona Members or All Access subscription). inside that window the booking can still be cancelled, but no credits are issued and there are no cash refunds. credits work on any future session.
is there a dress code?+
no, but we recommend wearing something comfortable for sitting on the floor. because the room is very quiet, we recommend soft fabrics. try to avoid "noisy" synthetic materials like nylon or windbreakers, as the sound of moving in them can be distracting to others. also, we leave our shoes at the door, so we recommend wearing warm socks.
what if i can't sit on the floor?+
if you need a chair for medical or physical reasons, please let us know when you arrive.
can i buy a drink?+
yes, we serve a curated selection of non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks, but all refreshments must be finished before you enter the soundroom.
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