Satin Doll
Satin Doll is a legendary jazz bar in Tokyo with a long history of pairing delectable French cuisine with high-quality jazz events. The case is made right upon entering and viewing their foyer window, which reads “JAZZ ET CUISINE FRANÇAISE, SATIN DOLL, SINCE 1974”.
Following through on this promise gracefully, Satin Doll offers a spacious and comfortable dining-with-jazz atmosphere, albeit with a higher-than-average cost which comes along naturally with the elegant atmosphere and sophisticated shows and menu, not to mention the club’s prime location in a popular and expensive location.
Originally established in 1974 in Kobe, Japan (often mentioned as the birthplace of jazz in Japan), this elegant club does a great job of supplying high-quality jazz with a matching atmosphere to balance the busy nightlife district of Roppongi.
The musicians create a real tangible feeling of fun and excitement here. Well-established musicians from both inside Japan and out, sparkling vocalists, special events like birthday performances, album releases, and jazz-centered celebrations often featured, such as the special upcoming “International Jazz Day” event occurring during the last week of April 2024.
Great restaurant food in the mode of fine French dining is offered from the in-house kitchen and includes a range of small appetizers as well as a limited menu of full plates.
Unfortunately, this long-running jazz spot will join the ranks of recent jazz bar closures in Japan. Satin Doll plans to end its grand 50-year run in June 2024. A translation of their April 22, 2024 announcement is included below.
Notice Regarding the Closing of Satin Doll
Due to the influence of various circumstances, the Jazz Club Restaurant “Roppongi Satin Doll” will be closing permanently on June 30, 2024.
We would like to sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Since opening in 1974, Satin Doll has become a beloved destination for many fans as a restaurant where you can enjoy jazz live performances, as well as a place where top musicians from overseas have performed.
The Satin Doll corporation itself, established in 2021 in order to maintain a healthy reputation, endeavored to stay in operation during the coronavirus pandemic by continuing to offer high-quality performances, a comfortable atmosphere, and fine cuisine.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to our customers for their support, and we sincerely regret that we will not be able to sufficiently meet your expectations in the future.
The historic Satin Doll brand has continued for 50 years.
Although the business has relocated several times and was able to continue operating through the support of many patrons up through now, the present form and function of our establishment has reached its conclusion.
The staff will all continue to do our best to create fulfilling times out of the remaining performances, as we are linked through dreams of praying for the sprouting of new life.
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Located near Roppongi station in Tokyo