The jazz cafe Bird in Niigata is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and as part of the festivities there will be a live event at the Kanemasu Shuzou Sake company in Shibata City, Niigata on June 4th. There will be food, drinks and several live shows including the Nori Ochiai Trio. If you’re anywhere in the area then come out to the event and show your support for the jazz kissaten tradition up north.