The Kevin McHugh Quartet
Jazz

The Kevin McHugh Quartet features some of the best players and freshest songs in Tokyo. Playing both original compositions and under-appreciated jazz standards, the group seeks to pleasantly blow your mind with its borderless music. Pianist Kevin McHugh brings a heavy history of exploration and improvisation to the group, having played in grimy Brazilian choro cafes, Egyptian belly dance clubs, sleek Shanghai jazz dens and the Tokyo underground noise scene--all in the name of improv. He's joined by one of the most exciting young musicians in Tokyo, saxophonist Simon Cosgrove, an equally fascinating improviser and composer. It just gets better with veteran Tokyo cool bassist Ichi Takata and groove master Loui Kazui on drums. This new group will surprise you and challenge any notions you have about the current Tokyo jazz scene.

The Entertainment Committee

Coming up:
June 26 Paul Fleisher and The Tokyo Jazz Essentials
July 3 Ami, Her Guitar and Friends
July 10 JJ Vicars, Texas Blues and Boogie
July 17 Tomoko Nozawa, Samba and Bossa Nova

Isaac Ezer
Swing

Isaac Ezer's passion is playing swinging jazz in the tradition of Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Teddy Wilson, and Count Basie--music that makes listeners want to get up and dance. He's performed for swing dancers in Toronto, Beijing and Osaka, and organizes dance parties in Tokyo about once a month. He's put together an all-star band that includes Canadian trumpeter Mike Zachernuk, a member of the Tokyo Big Band and frequent performer at Tokyo's top hotel jazz bars, Groove Pocket's bassist
Hinako Hodoshima, and Yusuke Toyama on drums. For a more about the man and his music, visit Isaac's website at http://www.isaacezer.com.

The Entertainment Committee

Coming up:
June 19 The Kevin McHugh Quartet, Jazz
June 26 Paul Fleisher and The Tokyo Jazz Essentials
July 3 Ami, Her Guitar and Friends
July 10 JJ Vicars, Texas Blues and Boogie

エジプトナイト

The Entertainment Committee in collaboration with the Embassy of the
Arab Republic of Egypt is pleased to announce Egypt Night on June 4, 2010.
Come and enjoy the wonders of one of the oldest civilizations of the world.

A variety of delicious Egyptian food including Whole Lamb, Kobeiba, Chicken Shawerma, Koshari, Cheese Pie, Green Pea Tagine, Konafa and more will be served.
A door prize of a roundtrip ticket Narita-Cairo on EGYPT AIR and a week's accommodation in this exciting country awaits a lucky winner.

In addition the Reika Group will entertain us with Egyptian dances and Le Club Bachraf Group will perform lilting Egyptian music on traditional instruments.

Join H.E. the Ambassador of Egypt, Dr. Walid Mahmoud Abdelnasser and Mrs. Dahlia Abdelnasser for what promises to be a delightful evening of gourmet dining and edifying culture.

A bargain 5,250 yen (including tax) per person!

Please make your reservation at Reception Desk (3211-3161) or online at http://www.fccj.or.jp.
Kindly note that reservations cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged in full.

The Entertainment Committee