Launched in 2003, Japan’s premier crossover jazz music festival is setting a new world standard for large-scale parties of its kind. This year’s festival rounded up 35 artists from around the world and included a special jazz session with the great Gilles Peterson, who was appearing for the first time; Shuya Okino’s United Legends session featuring Josh Milan (Blaze) and Navasha Daya (Fertile Ground); as well as DJ support from stars like Dego of 4Hero and 2000 Black. Those who were able to make the show at Ageha were treated to a full four sets of excellent music. Between the dynamism of live music and the innovative DJing, the genre of jazz took on whole new meanings and the crowd danced the evening to perfection.

Djs Live at Tokyo Crossover Jazz Festival