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Ryu Miho's "Woman in Jazz♡" Part 2

Ryu Mihoの『Woman in Jazz♡』第2回

Conversation with KAMOME Master Motohito Sasaki

I also lived in Yokohama when I was young, so I feel nostalgic about it.
What kind of place is 'Yokohama' to you, Sasaki?

Sasaki: It's my favorite place where I was born and raised. Until the end of the Vietnam War, America was next door.
My grandfather, father, and I all went to the same school and everyone knew us lol.

Ryu: That's right. This is Sasaki's hometown.

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Mr. Sasaki, what made you start listening to Jazz?

Sasaki: I joined the company before I knew it. At that time, there were few televisions and many radios. Occupation Forces Broadcasting. FEN still exists, right? Shows like Best Hits USA were always on.
The house next door was occupied by the Occupation Forces, and their fathers would bring their radios into the garden and drink beer while I played with the children. Before I knew it, jazz and Western music was playing on the radio. I also remember very well the arrangement of the furniture at that time. There's always ice cream in the big fridge. While I was away, we all scooped it up and ate it with a spoon.
There used to be a lot of cabarets around here, and big bands and jazz performances.
I asked him to take me there lol

Ryu: Even though you were in Japan, Mr. Sasaki had an American-style childhood.
Sasaki: Yes, really naturally.

When was Ryu KAMOME established?

It is November 16, 2014.

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Speaking of Yokohama, it is a port town that suits jazz. When you were thinking about establishing KAMOME, what kind of store should you choose, and why did you choose this location, Kannai?

Sasaki: It doesn't matter where jazz originated or whether it's a port town, it just comes naturally. I've been coming to Kannai since I was young as a town for adults.
This is an interesting place, and it's a grown-up area that's like a combination of Roppongi, Ginza, and Shinjuku in Tokyo. It's just on this side from the bus street. There's also a movie theater nearby.
When I started drinking around here when I was young, I felt like I had become an adult. There are many shops in this area that have been around for a long time, and there are many shops that can only be found here, such as sushi restaurants and Western food restaurants. I think it's a good place, a place with a good smell.

Ryu: There are definitely a lot of shops that I don't know about. Appearance and atmosphere. It seems like there are still many shops that I don't know about.

The store's tagline: ``High-quality music and food such as jazz, fusion, funk, and bossa nova that can be worn as casual clothing.'' When it comes to jazz, you may not have the impression that it can be listened to casually, but Mr. Sasaki says that you can listen to it as if you were wearing casual clothing. What kind of image do you have?

Sasaki: There's no dress code. I often get asked on the phone, but I feel like I can come anytime, whether it's jeans or sandals lol.

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There are sofa seats inside the store, and it's very comfortable.Is there anything particular about the interior of the store?

Sasaki: It's comfortable, the restrooms are clean, and the food is delicious.
I didn't put much thought into the layout, but it wouldn't be interesting if it was all tables and chairs. Some are low, some are high, and I change the color of the chairs. For example, the sofa is a different color or the cushions are placed in a different color.

Ryu: That random feeling is relaxing.

Sasaki: That's right, if you do that, your way of thinking won't become solid. If you look at it normally, it looks like a furniture store lol

Ryu: There are big windows so you can see the live performance from outside, which is also nice. It's open and people looking in from the outside can easily enter the store.

Sasaki: Actually, this window is smoked so you can't see, but I wonder if you can see a little at night.
That's why some people watch it quite a lot.

Ryu: Chefs and tuners always feel like family.

Sasaki: Well, we've always had the same members for over 10 years.

What is Sasaki-san's favorite song? (Jazz, bossa nova, rock)

Sasaki: It depends on the time. I also like rock.

What is the most popular menu item at KAMOME live matters?

Sasaki: The most popular is pork saute. There is always someone who will eat it. And quiche. Quiche Lorraine is the simplest quiche made with bacon and onions. Women have a high percentage of flesh.

Ryu: Really? Do you often order meat dishes?

Sasaki: That's right. I eat a lot of meat, like cutlet sandwiches and chicken sauté lol

Ryu: Do many people come alone and have some drinks?

Sasaki: That's right. There are a lot of people. People I met here became good friends and said hello. But most of you are alone at first. And the man who comes here almost every day is complaining. ``I thought jazz was a man's world, but what do men do?''
Everyone says that beautiful people come to listen to jazz.

Ryu: That's right, it's interesting haha. There are definitely a lot of beautiful jazz women.

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What kind of store would you like musicians to return to?

Sasaki: I'm home now, after all.
Some musicians got hungry as soon as they arrived lol

Lastly, how can women feel more comfortable going to jazz houses in the future?

Sasaki: It's already started. Are you okay.
We are breaking away from the dirty image of jazz houses.
Please come to KAMOME lol

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[Kannai KAMOME]
HP: http://www.yokohama-kamome.com/
TEL: 045-662-5357
Mail: kamome@yokohama-kamome.com

How was it. 2nd “Woman in Jazz”
We have sent you a conversation with Yokohama Kannai KAMOME's master Motohito Sasaki.
KAMOME is a store that is loved not only by customers but also by musicians.
Everyone at KAMOME feels like they've come home.
KAMOME Live Matters, a hidden gem of a jazz shop, says, ``If you knew about this shop, you might be a cool woman.'' ”
Please bring your female friends and go listen to jazz!

Ryu Miho

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