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Scott Porterfield

3 reviews on 1 places
Jazz Spot Swing
2019 Jan 30
A great place a few blocks away from downtown ShinSakae-machi Station, easily accessible from downtown Sakae. If you get drunk you can walk back to your hotel no problem.

The liquor ranges from the 600 yen upwards to top shelf bottles and cocktails.

Haven't tried the food, but everyone's got a plate when I go.

The atmosphere is great. Clean, well-lit stage, good sound quality. The shows I've seen have been really enjoyable, including a group of Japanese musicians playing New Orleans jazz.

If you're in the area, check it out!
Caballero Club
2018 Oct 30
I was invited here by a friend who is a sax player, and before that I wasn't aware of this place.

I've been missing out! I've been in Nagoya for four years, and I wish I had known about Caballero's sooner!

The drink selection is vast, with liquors lining the walls and shelves. The atmosphere is warm, with dark woods and faded photographs of musicians that have visited the bar. Mounted guitars frame the stage, creating an even more jazzy mood.

The owner, who goes by the nickname Boss-san, gave me a hardy handshake and farewell after the show.

An intimate, welcoming, hide-away of a jazz club in relative walking distance to downtown Sakae.

I definitely recommend it if you have the chance to go.
ALMA FIGHT GYM HOMIES
2018 Aug 08
I practiced BJJ for four years in the US, and learned about the BJJ community. This gym and it's head coaches live up to the warmth and welcoming personality of BJJ across the world.

Very warm atmosphere! The coach spent time helping everyone with their technique, and used English to help me understand. Very low-pressure! Warmups didn't kill me, and the drilling was friendly. The atmosphere was quiet friendly, overall!

I took the beginner's lesson so I'm not sure about rolling or advanced levels, but this gym's beginner class will not beat you down the way some of the "medal chaser" gyms will.

I recommend it!