Tokyo is home to the largest concentration of big bands of any city in the world. Every night of the year, student, amateur and pro bands are digging into music charts someplace in the city.
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However, the last two weeks of February offer the best chance to catch the cream of the big-band world at the annual Someday Big Band Festival. Over the two weeks, everything from Latin to funk to vintage Ellington graces the stage -- something to suit, and expand, everyone's tastes.
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