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Haruki Murakami’s Jazz at Peter Cat (Matinee)
A nostalgic experimental jazz night.
Experience an immersive reimagining of the literary icon's historic Tokyo jazz club in this rare concert featuring performances from iconic Japanese jazz bands. Music has always been at the core of Haruki Murakami’s work and life. Alongside writing novels, Murakami ran a jazz club in Tokyo from 1974 to 1981, which he named Peter Cat after his pet. Step into a Japanese listening club, hearing reinterpreted classics that formed Murakami’s literary universe. Featured ensembles will transport audiences to different eras of American jazz, exploring Japanese perception of these classics and presenting original compositions.
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When and where does Haruki Murakami’s Jazz at Peter Cat take place?+
The event happens on November 21, 2026, at the Barbican Centre on Silk Street, London.
Who is performing at this event?+
The lineup includes Kosuke Mine, Sachi Hayasaka, Yoshio Suzuki The Blend, Hakuei Kim, Keisuke Nakamura, Junko Onishi Trio, TReS, and Tamaya Honda.
How do I get tickets for the performance?+
Tickets on Mood.
What is the concept behind the show?+
The performance reimagines the atmosphere and classic sounds of the Tokyo jazz club operated by novelist Haruki Murakami in the 1970s.
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