UENO JAZZ NIGHT, 2026 (October): Experience a Jazzy Evening in Ueno @ Bistro NOHGA

Bistro NOHGA presents "UENO JAZZ NIGHT, 2026"

From lively jazz numbers to soulful ballads, enjoy a diverse selection of music that will both captivate and delight, bringing vibrant energy to the art and culture district of Ueno by night.
Why not indulge in delicious cuisine and your favorite drink while immersing yourself in the enchanting world of jazz?

There is no music charge, so everyone is welcome to drop by and enjoy the evening. We invite you to experience a wonderful time at Bistro NOHGA.

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[Event Details: "UENO JAZZ NIGHT 2026"]

＜Date & Time＞
Friday, October 23,30, 2026
1st Stage: 19:00-19:20
2nd Stage: 20:00-20:20
3rd Stage: 21:00-21:20

＜Performers＞
10/23　Vocal: Yuka Deguchi, Piano: Marie Takeda
10/30　Vocal: Yuu Uesugi, Guitar: Kazuhiko Obata, Bass: Paul Dwyer

＜Venue＞
Hotel 1F, "Bistro NOHGA"
(Dinner hours: 18:00-22:30)

■ Music Charge: Free

[Performers profile]

・10/23 Fri.

Vocal：Yuka Deguchi
Born in Tokyo in 1988, Yuka Deguchi studied Jazz Vocal at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music under Yasuko Hirata and Dana Hanchard, graduating at the top of her class in 2010. While still a student, she received the Encouragement Award at the 1st Saitama Jazz Vocal Competition. She released her debut mini album in 2011, followed by her first full-length album in 2014. In 2016, she released an album with the jazz chorus unit Chai-CheeSisters, and in 2020, she released the debut mini album of her own band"JIVE at FIVE". In addition to performing as a solo artist and with her own band, she is also a member of the GentleForestSisters, the dedicated vocal group of GentleForestJazzBand, appearing in concerts, tv programs, and recordings. Through her performances, she strives to bring joy and smiles to her audiences.

https://www.instagram.com/yukadeguchi88/

 

Piano：Marie Takeda
Born in Sapporo, Japan, Marie Takeda began her musical training at an early age through the Yamaha Music School's specialized course and performed at the Yamaha Junior Original Concert. She was also a finalist and prize winner at the 19th PTNA Piano Competition Hokkaido Regional Finals.
After graduating from the Jazz Course at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, she studied in Boston, where she further developed her jazz piano skills.
Today, she explores music beyond genre boundaries, with jazz as her foundation. In addition to her own band projects, she has performed as a supporting musician for artists including AI, Shingo Katori, Asako Toki, and Furui Riho. Her distinctive style, blending music with sophisticated fashion, has also drawn attention, establishing her as a pianist with a unique presence across both fields.

https://www.instagram.com/marietakeda/?hl=ja

 

・10/30 Fri.

Vocal：Yuu Uesugi
Yuu Uesugi began playing the trombone at the age of nine. At sixteen, she studied abroad at an Australian public high school as an exchange student. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University, she spent time in Brazil and New York before returning to Japan to begin her professional performing career.
She studied jazz trombone with Steve Davis and Shigeharu Mukai, and vocal performance with Wilma de Oliveira, Gloria Terra, and Miho Kosai.
In 2014, she released Melba's Mood, the debut album of the two-trombone quintet The Bon Bones, co-led with Itsumi Komano, through Somethin' Cool Records. Since then, the group has released three albums.
Invited by Swiss trombonist Danilo Moccia, she toured Europe in 2016, 2020, and 2023, earning enthusiastic acclaim from audiences.

In January 2026, she released LALA, the debut album of her own Yuu Uesugi Brazilian Jazz Quartet, through Yutori Records.
Throughout her career, she has performed with a wide range of renowned Japanese and international artists, including Lisa Ono. Today, she remains active across live performances, concerts, and recording projects.

https://www.instagram.com/uesugiyuu/

 

Guitar：Kazuhiko Obata
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. After moving to Tokyo in 1981, he began performing mainly at live music venues throughout the city. Following his work with bands such as Spic & Span and Masaru Imada's Now In, he is currently active with PanCake, FONTE, Tierra Cuatro, and as a solo artist.
He has performed with numerous renowned musicians, including Toninho Horta, Joyce, and Lisa Ono. He has also released four albums as a bandleader, as well as instructional DVDs.

https://www.instagram.com/obata_335/?hl=ja

 

Bass：Paul Dwyer
Born in 1977, British bassist Paul Dwyer started out playing double bass in London in the 90s. He has lived in Japan since 2002 and played acoustic or electric bass in various jazz, Brazilian and funk settings. As well as being a sideman to many local artists, he leads his own ensembles in Tokyo.

https://www.instagram.com/paulodobass/

 　

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【Bistro NOHGA　Business hours】

　BREAKFAST : 7:00～10:00
　LUNCH : 11:30-14:00
　CAFE : 14:00～18:00
　DINNER : 18:00～22:30（L.O. COURSE 21:00、FOOD 21:30、DRINK 22:00）
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