Jazz of Japan

Jazz of Japan

Share this post

Jazz of Japan
Jazz of Japan
Knuttel House
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

Knuttel House

Brian McCrory's avatar
Brian McCrory
Aug 16, 2023
∙ Paid

Share this post

Jazz of Japan
Jazz of Japan
Knuttel House
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share

Knuttel House jazz club, located near Asakusa and Iriya stations in Tokyo, Japan (website, map).

Tetsuji Yoshida and Mikiko Nagatake performing at Knuttel House in March 2023

Nestled in an ordinary neighborhood located between the popular Tokyo tourist sites of Ueno Park and Asakusa’s Senso-ji temple, Knuttel House is a hidden treasure for underground music and art fans. The working-class surroundings are a point of distinction for this spot, where the associated qualities of honest, hard-working folk doing business and honing their craft align comfortably in this old downtown district. At Knuttel House, the craft includes a small gallery with art on the walls and live performances of jazz, free jazz, improvisation, and experimental artists. An example is described in a previous post about a live album recorded here.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Jazz of Japan to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Brian McCrory
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More