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Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
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Eric Pye's Tohoku saga comes to a close in Hakodate, and some final thoughts about his Jazz Kissa journey through Japan.
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Tohoku, which is located in the northern region of the Japanese island of Honshu is a treasure trove of Jazz Kissas. Eric Pye has...
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This month Eric Pye toured 6 Jazz Kissas across Tokyo, Japan. Find out what they're all about.
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In part 1 of 2 episodes exploring Japan's audio scene, vintage audio columnist, Eric Pye discusses Jazz Kissa and Japanese vinyl pressings.
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Jazz without bass is like The Princess Bride without Fezzik. GWB without Dick Cheney. The 1978 Yankees without Thurman Munson.
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A look into some of our favorite audiophile bars around the globe, old and new, from Hong Kong to Miami.
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One night in a Japanese jazz kissa changed music listening for me forever. My love for the jazz piano trio began in the most...
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Interest in jazz kissa is growing internationally, and kissa-inspired listening venues are appearing outside Japan; can they compete with the real thing?
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Live jazz still isn't back but it's close. These are some of our favorite performances on vinyl from Miles Davis, Ron Carter, and Bill...
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