Body and Soul is one of Tokyo's most respected jazz venues, run by vocalist and owner Kyoko Seki since 1974. The room is small — maybe 60 seats arranged around a tiny stage — which means every performance feels like a private concert. The booking policy favours Japanese artists, many of whom have international reputations but rarely play outside Japan.
Sets typically start at 7:30 and 9:30 PM. There's a music charge (usually around 3,500-4,500 yen) plus a drink minimum. The cocktails are well-made and the food menu covers light Japanese bar snacks. Reservations are recommended for weekend shows, especially when bigger names are on the bill.
The vibe is serious but relaxed — people come to listen, and the audience skews older and knowledgeable. A welcome contrast to the louder, more tourist-oriented nightlife elsewhere in Roppongi.