# Kissa Kissa

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Jazz vinyl cocktail lounge | 667 Franklin Ave | Crown Heights | Brooklyn | NY

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## Posts

- [Liner Notes](https://kissakissa.us/liner-notes/): Stories from behind the bar at Kissa Kissa: jazz deep cuts, vinyl culture, listening bar life, cocktail inspirations, and Crown Heights community updates.
- [Coltrane at 100: We’re Giving Away Copies of the New Photobook](https://kissakissa.us/coltrane-100-centennial-photobook-giveaway/): September 23rd is John Coltrane’s hundredth birthday. We’re playing his records all night and giving away copies of the new Ten Speed Press photobook, edited by his son Ravi.
- [What Is A Jazz Kissa?](https://kissakissa.us/what-is-a-jazz-kissa/): A jazz kissa is a Japanese listening bar built around vinyl and devotion to sound. Learn the history behind these spaces and where to find one in Brooklyn
- [Brooklyn and Jazz: A Love Story from Bed-Stuy to Crown Heights](https://kissakissa.us/brooklyn-jazz-history/): Brooklyn has been a home for jazz since the 1930s. Explore the borough's rich jazz history -- from Bed-Stuy's golden age to Crown Heights' vinyl revival.
- [Introducing Verve Mondays: A Year-Long Listening Series in Partnership with Verve Records](https://kissakissa.us/verve-mondays-listening-series/): Beginning April 6th, Kissa Kissa partners with Verve Records for a 39-week vinyl listening event series celebrating the label's 70th anniversary. Every Monday night -- a new reissue, an exclusive cocktail, and a full evening of curated jazz on vinyl at Brooklyn's only traditional jazz kissa.
- [Impulse! Records and the Avant-Garde: When Jazz Got Dangerous](https://kissakissa.us/impulse-records-avant-garde-jazz/): Impulse! Records gave jazz its avant-garde edge. From Coltrane to Pharoah Sanders, explore the label that made jazz dangerous -- and why its records still matter on vinyl.
- [What to Expect at a Vinyl Listening Bar (If You've Never Been to One)](https://kissakissa.us/what-to-expect-vinyl-listening-bar/): Never been to a vinyl listening bar? Here's what to expect -- from the sound system to the etiquette -- so you can walk in feeling like a regular.
- [The Queen of the B3: Why Shirley Scott Is the Most Important Musician You've Never Heard Of](https://kissakissa.us/shirley-scott-jazz-organ-queen-b3/): Kissa Kissa owns 20 Shirley Scott records -- more than Miles Davis. Her portrait hangs on our wall. And almost nobody knows her name. Here's why that's a crime.
- [Our Favorite Record Stores in New York City](https://kissakissa.us/favorite-record-stores-nyc/): From the crate-digger's paradise at Jazz Record Center to the community soul of Human Head in Bushwick -- our guide to the NYC record shops worth the trip.
- [The Oscar Peterson Trio at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge](https://kissakissa.us/verve-mondays-oscar-peterson-bakers-keyboard-lounge/): Verve Mondays April 13 at Kissa Kissa: the Oscar Peterson Trio's previously unreleased 1960 Baker's Keyboard Lounge recordings, played in full on vinyl.
- [The Sound System: Why Harbeth Speakers?](https://kissakissa.us/harbeth-speakers-sound-system/): a listening bar lives or dies by its sound system. here's why we chose harbeth speakers, a modwright tube amp, and a rega turntable -- and what it means for every record we play.
- [Verve Mondays: May 2026 — Bossa Nova, World Music, and the Great American Songbook](https://kissakissa.us/verve-mondays-may-2026/): May's Verve Mondays features Astrud Gilberto, Marcos Valle, Yusef Lateef, and Stan Getz -- plus a special Tuesday Coltrane 100 event with the newly reissued Africa/Brass.
- [Best Listening Bars in Brooklyn](https://kissakissa.us/best-listening-bars-brooklyn/): A guide to Brooklyn's best vinyl listening bars -- from Kissa Kissa in Crown Heights to Eavesdrop in Greenpoint, Bierwax in Prospect Heights, and more.
- [A Love Supreme: Mono Edition](https://kissakissa.us/a-love-supreme-mono-edition-verve-mondays/): Verve Mondays April 27 at Kissa Kissa: the first-ever mono vinyl pressing of John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, mastered from the original analog tapes for the Coltrane 100 centennial.
- [The Ritual of the Record: Why Playing an Album Start to Finish Still Matters](https://kissakissa.us/ritual-of-the-record-full-album-listening/): Streaming taught us to skip. Vinyl taught us to stay. Here's why playing an album from start to finish is one of the most rewarding things you can do with 40 minutes.
- [Crown Heights Date Night: Jazz, Cocktails, and Vinyl at Kissa Kissa](https://kissakissa.us/crown-heights-date-night/): Looking for a Crown Heights date night that's not the usual dinner-and-drinks? Kissa Kissa pairs craft cocktails with vinyl jazz for an evening you'll actually remember.
- [How We Curate 5,000 Records: The Philosophy Behind Our Collection](https://kissakissa.us/how-we-curate-5000-records/): Kissa Kissa's 5,000-LP library is not random. Here's the curatorial philosophy behind the collection -- and why every record earned its place on the shelf.
- [Verve Mondays: June 2026 — A Double Ella, Nina at Carnegie, and Hawkins & Confrères](https://kissakissa.us/verve-mondays-june-2026/): Five Mondays of Verve vinyl in June 2026 at Kissa Kissa: Joe Gordon, Gabor Szabo, a double Ella Fitzgerald Songbook night, Nina Simone live at Carnegie Hall, and Coleman Hawkins and his confrères.
- [A Night at Kissa Kissa: What to Expect](https://kissakissa.us/what-to-expect-kissa-kissa/): Your first night at Kissa Kissa -- what to expect from the sound system, the vinyl collection, the cocktails, and the room itself.
- [Five from '65: The Quintet Summer Sessions — Chet Baker at Kissa Kissa](https://kissakissa.us/chet-baker-five-from-65-listening-event/): Chet Baker recorded five albums in one week in August 1965. New Land Records just reissued them as an all-analog 5LP box set mastered by Kevin Gray. We're spinning the full set June 23 + 24 at Kissa Kissa.
- [The Rise of Listening Bars in NYC -- and Why They Are Not Going Away](https://kissakissa.us/rise-of-listening-bars-nyc/): Listening bars have taken over NYC nightlife. Here's how the trend started, why it resonates, and what makes the best ones worth your time.
- [The Type That Swings: A Field Guide to Reid Miles' Blue Note Album Cover Typography](https://kissakissa.us/reid-miles-blue-note-typography/): Reid Miles designed some 350 Blue Note Records album covers between 1956 and 1967. A visual field guide to the fonts he used most -- Trade Gothic, Franklin Gothic, Ultra Bodoni, News Gothic, Clarendon, Caslon 540 -- and the jazz album covers where they swing hardest.
- [Verve Mondays: July 2026 — Four Records. Midsummer Heat. The Individualism Continues.](https://kissakissa.us/verve-mondays-july-2026/): July brings orchestral adventure, Latin-jazz cool, and effortless swing to Verve Mondays at Kissa Kissa. Four records, four Mondays: Gil Evans, Cal Tjader, the Oscar Peterson Trio, and Astrud Gilberto.
- [Verve Mondays: August 2026 — Five Records. Late-Summer Soul. A Benson Advance Listen.](https://kissakissa.us/verve-mondays-august-2026/): Five Verve reissues light up Mondays in August 2026 at Kissa Kissa -- Roy Ayers Ubiquity, George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Shelly Manne, and Art Farmer -- including a George Benson pre-release advance listen. Heard on vinyl, every Monday night in Crown Heights.
- [Four Women: Two Nights With Nina Simone's Complete Philips Recordings](https://kissakissa.us/nina-simone-four-women-philips-listening-event/): Two nights at Kissa Kissa playing all seven albums Nina Simone cut for Philips between 1964 and 1967, front to back. Free, no cover, Crown Heights Brooklyn.
- [Summer Samba: Two Nights of Bossa Nova on Vinyl](https://kissakissa.us/summer-samba-bossa-nova-verve-kissa-kissa/): Two nights of bossa nova on vinyl at Kissa Kissa with Verve Records — August 25 and 26. Doors 5:30, featured records at 7. Free, no cover. Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Bennie Wallace Plays French Postcard: A Record Cut Live to Tape, and the Men Who Cut It](https://kissakissa.us/bennie-wallace-french-postcard-live-kissa-kissa/): Tenor saxophonist Bennie Wallace brings French Postcard to Kissa Kissa on Tuesday, September 8, with bassist Peter Washington. Free, no cover, Crown Heights Brooklyn.
- [Verve Mondays: September 2026](https://kissakissa.us/verve-mondays-september-2026/): Four Verve Records for September 2026 at Kissa Kissa. The season shifts and jazz meets the turn -- heard on vinyl every Monday.
- [Chris McCarthy Plays Too Late to Quit: A Decade in New York, on One Record](https://kissakissa.us/chris-mccarthy-too-late-to-quit-listening-party/): Brooklyn pianist Chris McCarthy plays his new album Too Late to Quit front to back at Kissa Kissa on Tuesday, September 22. Doors 5:30, free, no cover. Crown Heights.
- [Liana Flores: An Advance Listen to And so it goes...](https://kissakissa.us/liana-flores-and-so-it-goes-advance-listen/): Liana Flores plays her new Verve EP And so it goes... in full at Kissa Kissa on Thursday, September 3, a day before release. Doors 5:30 PM, free, no cover. Crown Heights.
- [Moodsville: A Day of Ballads on the Small Prestige Labels](https://kissakissa.us/moodsville-listening-day-kissa-kissa/): Sunday, September 13th: Moodsville, Swingville and Prestige all day, with three Craft reissues featured from 5 PM, five days before they are released.
- [Mingus Takes Manhattan: The Complete Birdland Dates at Kissa Kissa](https://kissakissa.us/mingus-takes-manhattan-birdland-dates-listening-night/): New Land's four-LP box of Charles Mingus' 1961-1962 Birdland radio broadcasts, remastered from the original reels and issued officially for the first time. We play the whole thing on Wednesday, September 30th.
- [Ortofon Concorde MKII Club: The Cartridge on Both Our Turntables](https://kissakissa.us/ortofon-concorde-mkii-club-jazz-cartridge/): Ortofon Concorde MKII Club cartridges, tube preamps and Harbeth speakers: how jazz vinyl sounds at Kissa Kissa, a Brooklyn listening bar.
- [Gil Melle — Primitive Modern (Prestige, 1956)](https://kissakissa.us/primitive-modern-gil-melle-prestige-1956/): Gil Melle's 1956 Prestige quartet LP of all-original, polytonal jazz with Joe Cinderella, Bill Phillips and Ed Thigpen. Stream the episode and read the story.
- [Sonny Clark — Leapin' and Lopin' (Blue Note, 1961)](https://kissakissa.us/leapin-and-lopin-sonny-clark-blue-note-1961/): Sonny Clark's final LP as a leader, cut for Blue Note in 1961 with Tommy Turrentine, Charlie Rouse and Ike Quebec. Stream the episode and read the album story.
- [Ray Barretto — Acid (Fania, 1968)](https://kissakissa.us/acid-ray-barretto-fania-1968/): Ray Barretto's 1968 Fania LP, cut with no overdubs at RCA Studios in New York, bridging boogaloo and salsa. Stream the episode and read the album story.
- [Booker Ervin — The Song Book (Prestige, 1964)](https://kissakissa.us/the-song-book-booker-ervin-prestige-1964/): Booker Ervin's 1964 Prestige standards date with Tommy Flanagan, Richard Davis and Alan Dawson, his warmest record. Stream the episode and read the story.
- [Walt Dickerson — To My Queen (New Jazz, 1962)](https://kissakissa.us/to-my-queen-walt-dickerson-new-jazz-1962/): Walt Dickerson's 1962 New Jazz LP, a vibraphone dedication to his wife, with Andrew Hill, George Tucker and Andrew Cyrille. Stream the episode, read the story.
- [Charles Earland — Black Drops (Prestige, 1970)](https://kissakissa.us/black-drops-charles-earland-prestige-1970/): Charles Earland's 1970 Prestige organ LP with Jimmy Heath, Virgil Jones, Clayton Pruden and Maynard Parker. Stream the episode and read the album story.
- [Ted Curson — Tears for Dolphy (Fontana, 1964)](https://kissakissa.us/tears-for-dolphy-ted-curson-fontana-1964/): Ted Curson's 1964 Fontana tribute to Eric Dolphy, all originals, with Bill Barron, Herb Bushler and Dick Berk. Stream the episode and read the album story.
- [Dieter Reith — A Happy Afternoon (SABA, 1966)](https://kissakissa.us/a-happy-afternoon-dieter-reith-saba-1966/): Dieter Reith's 1966 SABA piano trio LP from the Black Forest with Peter Witte and Charly Antolini. Stream the Deep in the Stacks episode and read the story.
- [Jimmy Heath — Really Big! (Riverside, 1960)](https://kissakissa.us/really-big-jimmy-heath-riverside-1960/): Jimmy Heath's 1960 Riverside ten-piece with Percy and Tootie Heath, Clark Terry and both Adderley brothers. Stream the episode and read the album story.
- [Pat Martino — Strings! (Prestige, 1967)](https://kissakissa.us/strings-pat-martino-prestige-1967/): Pat Martino's 1967 Prestige quintet LP with Cedar Walton, Joe Farrell, Ben Tucker and Walter Perkins. Stream the Deep in the Stacks episode and read the story.
- [Mal Waldron — Left Alone (Bethlehem, 1959)](https://kissakissa.us/left-alone-mal-waldron-bethlehem-1959/): Mal Waldron's 1959 Bethlehem LP, built on the song he co-wrote with Billie Holiday, with Jackie McLean on the title track. Stream the episode, read the story.
- [Don Patterson — Hip Cake Walk (Prestige, 1964)](https://kissakissa.us/hip-cake-walk-don-patterson-prestige-1964/): Don Patterson's 1964 Prestige organ LP with Booker Ervin and Billy James, including a sixteen-minute title track. Stream the episode and read the story.
- [Nathan Davis — Happy Girl (Saba, 1965)](https://kissakissa.us/happy-girl-nathan-davis-saba-1965/): Nathan Davis' 1965 Saba LP from the Black Forest with a 20-year-old Woody Shaw and Larry Young on piano. Stream the episode and read the album story.
- [Jaki Byard — Here's Jaki (New Jazz, 1961)](https://kissakissa.us/heres-jaki-jaki-byard-new-jazz-1961/): Jaki Byard's 1961 New Jazz trio debut with Ron Carter and Roy Haynes: stride, bebop and free jazz in one session. Stream the episode and read the story.
- [Teddy Edwards — Sunset Eyes (Pacific Jazz, 1960)](https://kissakissa.us/sunset-eyes-teddy-edwards-pacific-jazz-1960/): Teddy Edwards' lyrical 1960 Pacific Jazz LP with Joe Castro, Leroy Vinnegar and Billy Higgins. Stream the Deep in the Stacks episode and read the album story.
- [Clark Terry Quintet — Serenade to a Bus Seat (Riverside, 1957)](https://kissakissa.us/ep-2-serenade-to-a-bus-seat-clark-terry-quintet-riverside-records-1957/): Clark Terry's 1957 Riverside quintet date with Johnny Griffin, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. Stream the episode and read the album story.
- [Blossom Dearie — My Gentleman Friend (Verve, 1959)](https://kissakissa.us/my-gentleman-friend-blossom-dearie-verve-1959/): Blossom Dearie's 1959 Verve LP with Kenny Burrell, Bobby Jaspar, Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen, produced by Norman Granz. Stream the episode and read the story.
- [Wayne Shorter — Night Dreamer (Blue Note, 1964)](https://kissakissa.us/night-dreamer-wayne-shorter-blue-note-1964/): Wayne Shorter's 1964 Blue Note LP: six originals with Lee Morgan, McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman and Elvin Jones. Stream the episode and read the album story.
- [Jackie McLean — One Step Beyond (Blue Note, 1963)](https://kissakissa.us/one-step-beyond-jackie-mclean-blue-note-1963/): Jackie McLean's 1963 Blue Note LP with Grachan Moncur III, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Khan and a 17-year-old Tony Williams. Stream the episode and read the story.
- [Music Inc. — Live At Slugs' Vol. 1 & 2 (Strata-East, 1972)](https://kissakissa.us/live-at-slugs-music-inc-strata-east-1972/): Charles Tolliver's Music Inc. live at Slugs' Saloon in 1970 with Stanley Cowell, Cecil McBee and Jimmy Hopps. Stream the episode and read the album story.

## Pages

- [Kissa Kissa, a Jazz Kissa and Vinyl Listening Bar in Crown Heights, Brooklyn](https://kissakissa.us/): A Japanese-style jazz kissa in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. More than 5,000 jazz LPs played on vinyl, cocktails named after records, open every night.
- [The Record Wall](https://kissakissa.us/record-wall/): Explore our curated library of 5,000+ vintage jazz LPs — the heartbeat of Kissa Kissa, now at your fingertips.
- [Tonight at Kissa Kissa -- Sunday, October 4](https://kissakissa.us/tonight/): ✶ Tonight at Kissa Kissa ✶ --
- [Photo Gallery](https://kissakissa.us/gallery/): Step inside Kissa Kissa: photos of our vinyl listening room, audiophile sound system, craft cocktails, and Crown Heights jazz bar atmosphere on Franklin Ave.
- [Jazz Legend Oil Paintings | The Artwork at Kissa Kissa | Brooklyn](https://kissakissa.us/artwork/): Original oil paintings of jazz legends line the walls of Kissa Kissa in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, painted by artist and bar co-founder Nina Barry
- [Two Traditions](https://kissakissa.us/jazz-kissa-culture-brooklyn-jazz-two-traditions/): How Japanese jazz kissa listening culture and Brooklyn's jazz heritage come together at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights' vinyl listening bar on Franklin Ave.
- [Be a Guest Selector](https://kissakissa.us/be-a-guest-selector/): We love sharing our space with people who love jazz on vinyl as much as we do. If you’d like to be a guest selector at Kissa Kissa, tell us a little about yourself below and we’ll be in touch. Your name Email address Instagram handle (optional) Tell us about your background with DJing or
- [Record Adoption Center](https://kissakissa.us/record-adoption-center/): VINYL LISTENING BAR · CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN The Record Adoption Center Take the music home. Every record hand-picked, every groove worth the journey. ADOPT A RECORD Your Next Favorite Record Is Waiting The Record Adoption Center is our curated vinyl collection, hand-selected and waiting for their next home. We're not a record store—we're collectors sharing
- [Impressions](https://kissakissa.us/impressions/): Rescheduling -- Date To Be Announced Impressions Rescheduling -- pre-register for the new date Date To Be Announced Tickets Coming Soon Location Kissa Kissa What to Expect An update on Impressions: we need to reschedule. Our friends at SoilAir Selection and Kissa Kissa want to make sure this evening lands with the care it deserves
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- [Knicks in 5: A Victory Lap in NYC Jazz](https://kissakissa.us/knicks-in-5/): Curated by JP Reynolds · Kissa Kissa Knicks in 5 A Victory Lap in NYC Jazz Sparked by the Knicks' championship run, JP Reynolds takes his monthly jazz-vinyl night on a victory lap through the five boroughs — one night, one borough, one story told through the records, from July to November 2026 here at
- [Christian Wiggs -- Oscar Meets Tony](https://kissakissa.us/cw/): Christian Wiggs -- Oscar Meets Tony Tuesday 8/4, 7-9 PM. Tap once to arm, tap again to send.One board at a time -- the display holds a single message. Loading boards... Five boards for tonight only, in running order. Read live from the playlist server. The passcode is the same one the staff playlist page
- [Liana Flores — September 3rd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/liana-flores-and-so-it-goes/): Listening night Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 Doors 5:30 · listen at 6:00 · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights advance listen to “And so it goes…”, out the next day on Verve The British-Brazilian songwriter plays her new EP start to finish on the house system, a day before Verve releases it, then stays
- [Bennie Wallace with Peter Washington — September 8th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/bennie-wallace-french-postcard/): Listening night Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 7:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights listening session and live performance for “French Postcard” The tenor saxophonist joins bassist Peter Washington for an evening built around his new record, a direct-to-tape analog session engineered by James Farber and mastered by Kevin Gray. We play the
- [Chris McCarthy — September 22nd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/chris-mccarthy-too-late-to-quit/): Listening night Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 5:30–7:30 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights album release listening party for “Too Late to Quit” The Brooklyn pianist found this room as a guest, kept coming back, and asked to bring his new record here. We play it front to back on the house system,
- [Elvin Jones — Dear John C. — September 7th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/verve-mondays-elvin-jones-dear-john-c/): Verve Mondays Monday, September 7th, 2026 7:45 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights Impulse! · Verve Mondays Cut in February 1965 while Jones was still sitting behind John Coltrane every night. The title says who it is for; Coltrane does not play on it. Jones leads from the kit with Charlie Mariano
- [Blossom Dearie — Give Him The Ooh-La-La — September 14th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/verve-mondays-blossom-dearie-ooh-la-la/): Verve Mondays Monday, September 14th, 2026 7:45 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights Verve Vault · Verve Mondays The 1957 Cole Porter record, with Ray Brown on bass, Herb Ellis on guitar and Jo Jones on drums. A small, high, almost conversational voice that never oversells a lyric. A quiet record that
- [Sonny Rollins — Brass / Trio — September 21st, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/verve-mondays-sonny-rollins-brass-trio/): Verve Mondays Monday, September 21st, 2026 7:45 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights Verve reissue · two sessions, two days apart Two bands on one record. The brass side was cut on July 11th, 1958 with Ernie Wilkins conducting his own arrangements and Nat Adderley on cornet; the trio side went down
- [Mel Tormé — Swings Shubert Alley — September 28th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/verve-mondays-mel-torme-shubert-alley/): Verve Mondays Monday, September 28th, 2026 7:45 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights Verve Vault · Verve Mondays Marty Paich’s Dek-tette gives him thirteen pieces of West Coast brass and reeds to sing against, and the material is all Broadway. Tormé spent a career proving he could swing harder than the Velvet
- [David Phillips — British jazz — September 17th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/david-phillips-british-jazz/): Curated night Thursday, September 17th, 2026 7:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights the first of four monthly curated nights A night through the British scene — Don Rendell and Ian Carr, Joe Harriott, Tubby Hayes, Michael Garrick — drawn from the Lansdowne reissues and a 1961 pressing of Rendell’s Roarin’ that
- [LUVWAVE — WEST COAST! — September 9th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/luvwave-west-coast/): Guest selector Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 7:00–11:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights guest selector Cool jazz, west coast jazz, easy listening and frontier-inspired classics, from A&M, Fantasy and Pacific Jazz. LUVWAVE is a vinyl selector specializing in mid-20th century world country artists and independently produced music history. She has been spinning
- [JP Reynolds — Latin Jazz — September 16th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/jp-reynolds-latin-jazz/): Curated night Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 7:00–11:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights curated night · third Wednesday JP takes the third Wednesday of every month. This one runs through Latin jazz. Free and open to the public. No cover, no ticket. Reserve a table All upcoming nights
- [David Phillips — Kissa Kissa at the Movies — October 8th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/david-phillips-at-the-movies/): Curated night Thursday, October 8th, 2026 7:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights curated night, two of four Jazz written for the screen, timed to run inside the New York Film Festival. Free and open to the public. No cover, no ticket. Reserve a table All upcoming nights
- [JP Reynolds — Wu-Tang DNA — October 21st, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/jp-reynolds-wu-tang-dna/): Curated night Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 7:00–11:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights curated night · third Wednesday The jazz records the Wu-Tang catalogue was built out of, traced back to the source. Runs after the evening’s Coltrane 100 listening session. Free and open to the public. No cover, no ticket. Reserve
- [David Phillips — curated night — November 12th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/david-phillips-november/): Curated night Thursday, November 12th, 2026 7:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights three of four · theme to be announced The third of David’s monthly nights. He picks the focus closer to the date. Free and open to the public. No cover, no ticket. Reserve a table All upcoming nights
- [JP Reynolds — Live in Brooklyn — November 18th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/jp-reynolds-live-in-brooklyn/): Curated night Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 7:00–11:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights curated night · third Wednesday A night celebrating the vintage jazz clubs, and the records cut inside them. Runs after the “Alabama” listening session. Free and open to the public. No cover, no ticket. Reserve a table All upcoming
- [David Phillips — curated night — December 17th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/david-phillips-december/): Curated night Thursday, December 17th, 2026 7:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights four of four · theme to be announced The last of David’s monthly nights for the year. Free and open to the public. No cover, no ticket. Reserve a table All upcoming nights
- [Moodsville — a day of ballads on the small Prestige labels — September 13th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/moodsville-listening-day/): Listening night Sunday, September 13th, 2026 from 3:00 PM · records at 5:00 · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights three Craft reissues, five days before they are released Prestige started Moodsville in 1960 for slow tempos and late listening, and Swingville the same year for the swing-era players bebop had left behind. Both
- [Mingus Takes Manhattan — September 30th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/mingus-takes-manhattan/): Listening night Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 7:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights the complete Birdland dates, 1961–1962, four LPs straight through Charles Mingus worked Birdland across four runs between October 1961 and October 1962. The sets went out over the radio, the broadcasts were taped, and the tapes then sat in
- [Press Kit](https://kissakissa.us/press-kit/): Everything you need to write about us: approved copy at three lengths, a fact sheet, owner bios, and high-resolution photography cleared for editorial use. Press contact vibe@kissakissa.us · Text 347-507-9090Download the PDF press kit ↓ About — copy and paste Approved boilerplate Three lengths, ready to use without editing. 50 words Kissa Kissa is a
- [Chico Hamilton at 105 — September 20th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/chico-hamilton-at-105/): Listening night Sunday, September 20th, 2026 from 3:00 PM · Kissa Kissa, 667 Franklin Avenue, Crown Heights born on this date in 1921 · and the Moodsville three, revisited Chico Hamilton was born on September 20th, 1921 — the drummer who put a cello in a jazz quintet and led one of the last great
- [FAQ](https://kissakissa.us/faq/): Common questions about Kissa Kissa in Crown Heights, Brooklyn: hours, walk-ins and reservations, the age policy, accessibility, and how the nights work.
- [About Kissa Kissa](https://kissakissa.us/about/): Nina and Danny opened Kissa Kissa in Crown Heights in February 2024, the first traditional jazz kissa in the US. The story, the team, the record collection.
- [Private Events & Large Group Reservations](https://kissakissa.us/events-large-groups/): Host your event at Kissa Kissa, a jazz vinyl bar in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Patio buyouts up to 40, weeknight cocktail hour and full venue up to 90.
- [Press & Media ❤️](https://kissakissa.us/press/): Kissa Kissa in National Geographic, Fidelity, All About Jazz, Brooklyn Magazine and Vogue Brasil, plus a press kit for journalists. Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Sound System](https://kissakissa.us/sound-system/): Harbeth, ModWright, Technics, Ortofon: the audiophile sound system behind Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's all-jazz, all-vinyl listening bar in Crown Heights.
- [Menu](https://kissakissa.us/menu/): Cocktails named after jazz records, plus sake, wine, beer, zero-proof drinks and small plates, at Kissa Kissa in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Open nightly.
- [Upcoming Special Events](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/): What is on at Kissa Kissa in Crown Heights, Brooklyn: advance listens, guest selectors, artist appearances and theme nights, nearly nightly, no cover.
- [Visit Us](https://kissakissa.us/visit/): Kissa Kissa is at 667 Franklin Ave in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, open every night. Hours, directions from the 2/3/4/5 and C trains, and how seating works.
- [Deep in the Stacks](https://kissakissa.us/podcast/): Deep in the Stacks: one classic jazz LP per episode, pulled from the shelves at Kissa Kissa in Brooklyn. Stream the full archive and read each album story.
- [Coltrane 100: The John Coltrane Centennial on Vinyl in Brooklyn](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100/): Twenty-one free nights of John Coltrane on vinyl for his centennial, Sep 2 to Dec 9, 2026, at Kissa Kissa, a jazz listening bar in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Meditations, in Sequence -- Coltrane 100, September 2nd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-meditations-in-sequence/): Coltrane 100 opens Sep 2, 2026 at 7 PM: the Verve Vault Meditations reissue, heard between Ascension and Vanguard Again! Free, Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Trane with the Miles Davis Quintet -- Coltrane 100, September 10th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-trane-with-miles/): Coltrane with Miles, Garland, Chambers and Philly Joe on the 70th anniversary of the 'Round About Midnight session. Sep 10, 2026, from 5:30 PM. Free, Brooklyn.
- [Blue Train: The Complete Masters -- Coltrane 100, September 15th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-blue-train/): Blue Train on its 69th anniversary: original sequence, then the alternate takes, with Lee Morgan and Curtis Fuller. Sep 15, 2026, 7 PM. Free, Crown Heights.
- [John Coltrane Centennial Celebration -- Coltrane 100, September 23rd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-centennial/): John Coltrane was born September 23, 1926. Kissa Kissa marks the centennial on Sep 23, 2026 with a free night of his records in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Coltrane & Friends: Ellington and Hartman -- Coltrane 100, September 26th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-coltrane-and-friends/): Duke Ellington & John Coltrane and John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman, back to back. Sep 26, 2026, from 5:30 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [A Love Supreme, Live in Seattle -- Coltrane 100, October 2nd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-live-in-seattle/): A Love Supreme, Live in Seattle on its 61st anniversary, plus release day for Rhino's six-LP Coltrane 100 box. Oct 2, 2026, from 5:30 PM. Free, Brooklyn.
- [Live at Birdland, Advance Listen -- Coltrane 100, October 20th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-live-at-birdland-advance/): The Verve Acoustic Sounds Live at Birdland reissue, 180g, played three days before street date. Oct 20, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn.
- [Three Ways Through the Same Tune: “My Favorite Things” -- Coltrane 100, October 21st, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-my-favorite-things/): "My Favorite Things" at 66: the 1960 studio take, Vanguard Again! and Village Gate with Dolphy. Opens Atlantic Week. Oct 21, 2026, from 5:30 PM. Free.
- [The Village Vanguard, 1961, Night One -- Coltrane 100, November 1st, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-vanguard-night-one/): Coltrane's 1961 Village Vanguard recordings with Dolphy and Workman, one night per night. Night one: Nov 1, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn.
- [The Village Vanguard, 1961, Night Two -- Coltrane 100, November 2nd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-vanguard-night-two/): Night two of Coltrane's 1961 Village Vanguard recordings, in performance order, with Dolphy and Workman. Nov 2, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn.
- [The Village Vanguard, 1961, Night Three -- Coltrane 100, November 3rd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-vanguard-night-three/): Night three of Coltrane's 1961 Village Vanguard recordings, in performance order, with Dolphy and Workman. Nov 3, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn.
- [The Tiberi Tapes, Advance Listen -- Coltrane 100, November 4th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-tiberi-tapes/): Four LPs of Coltrane recorded by Frank Tiberi in the early 1960s, played next to the official versions. Nov 4, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights.
- [The Village Vanguard, 1961, Night Four -- Coltrane 100, November 5th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-vanguard-night-four/): The closing night of Coltrane's 1961 Village Vanguard recordings, with Dolphy and Workman. Nov 5, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Journey, Deeply: Alice Coltrane’s Journey in Satchidananda -- Coltrane 100, November 8th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-journey-deeply/): Alice Coltrane's Journey in Satchidananda in full, then Alice on the turntables all night. Nov 8, 2026, from 6 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights.
- [“Alabama” at 63: Live at Birdland -- Coltrane 100, November 18th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-alabama-at-63/): Live at Birdland played whole, 63 years after Coltrane recorded "Alabama." Nov 18, 2026, from 5:30 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Meditations, Sixty-One Years On -- Coltrane 100, November 23rd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-meditations-at-61/): Meditations complete, from the same pressing that opened the series, with late-period Coltrane around it. Nov 23, 2026, 7 PM. Free, Brooklyn.
- [A Love Supreme, at the Session -- Coltrane 100 Finale, December 9th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-a-love-supreme-finale/): The Coltrane 100 finale: A Love Supreme 62 years to the day after the session, with Live in Seattle. Dec 9, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn.
- [Laura Elkeslassy — يا غربتي Ya Ghorbati | Divas in Exile — October 13th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/laura-elkeslassy-ya-ghorbati/): Laura Elkeslassy plays her debut album Ya Ghorbati | Divas in Exile at Kissa Kissa on Tuesday, October 13th, four days after the vinyl lands on Ayin Press. Free, no cover.
- [Coltrane Plays the Blues: Atlantic Week, Night Two -- Coltrane 100, October 24th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-atlantic-week-night-two/): Everything Coltrane cut at Atlantic Studios on October 24, 1960, on its 66th anniversary. Oct 24, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Coltrane’s Sound: Atlantic Week, Night Three -- Coltrane 100, October 25th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-atlantic-week-night-three/): The rest of Coltrane's Sound, from the October 26, 1960 session, from Rhino's 1960-1964 Mono box. Oct 25, 2026, 6 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn.
- [Coltrane Jazz at 67, Olé at 65 -- Coltrane 100, November 24th, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-coltrane-jazz-ole/): Coltrane Jazz and Ole Coltrane back to back from Rhino's 1960-1964 Mono box. Nov 24, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [“Naima” at 67: Giant Steps in Full -- Coltrane 100, December 2nd, 2026](https://kissakissa.us/upcoming/coltrane-100-naima-at-67/): Giant Steps in full from the Kevin Gray all-analog mono, 67 years after "Naima" was cut. Dec 2, 2026, 7 PM. Free at Kissa Kissa, Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- [Listening Nights & Social Nights](https://kissakissa.us/listening-nights/): Two kinds of night in Crown Heights, Brooklyn: Listening Nights for full album sides, Social Nights for the room. Same jazz LPs and the same system.
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## Menu

- [Deluxe Conservas Platter](https://kissakissa.us/menu/deluxe-conservas-platter/): Smoked salmon with chili crisp, Portuguese sardine pate in olive oil, sourdough ciabatta, crunchy salted tostones, beurre de baratte. $35 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Conservas Plate](https://kissakissa.us/menu/conservas/): Smoked trout with red chimichurri, sourdough ciabatta, spicy Calabrian bomba, salted butter. $25 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Sour: Jam Up the Mash](https://kissakissa.us/menu/sour-jam-up-the-mash/): Sour ale by Collective Arts from Hamilton, ON. 5.2% ABV. 16oz can. $12 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Love Bug](https://kissakissa.us/menu/love-bug/): Our Pornstar Martini -- tart, sweet, and bubbly: vodka, Licor 43, passion fruit puree and liqueur, lime, prosecco. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Demon's Dance](https://kissakissa.us/menu/demons-dance/): The spirits call with warm spices: Doctor Bird rum, allspice dram, Halftone Botanica, chai, orange walnut bitters, smoke. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Shirley Scott](https://kissakissa.us/menu/shirley-scott/): The Shirley Temple gets a spin: marasca cherry syrup, yuzu, lemon soda. $12 zero-proof at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Filthy McNasty](https://kissakissa.us/menu/filthy-mcnasty/): Dirty and botanical Mediterranean martini: Neversink gin, Levantine gin, olive leaf liqueur, olive brine, parmesan and olives. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Black Coffee](https://kissakissa.us/menu/black-coffee/): The espresso martini you've been missing: reposado, sotol, Averna, Mr. Black, cold brew extract, mole and chocolate bitters. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Frühstückswein](https://kissakissa.us/menu/fruhstuckswein/): Schodl biodynamic orange wine 2024 from Weinviertel, Austria. $17 glass / $64 bottle at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Donnadele](https://kissakissa.us/menu/donnadele/): Alberto Longo organic rose 2024 from Puglia, Italy. $16 glass / $60 bottle at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Roots & Herbs](https://kissakissa.us/menu/roots-and-herbs/): Earth, spice, and everything nice: cilantro infused vodka, sweet pea amaro, carrot, turmeric, ginger, lime. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Dusk Fire](https://kissakissa.us/menu/dusk-fire/): Sultry, toasty hot toddy: Deadwood bourbon, lapsang souchong black tea, honey, saffron liqueur, lemon, torched rosemary. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Stolen Moments](https://kissakissa.us/menu/stolen-moments/): Juicy, floral, and delicious: Seedlip Garden 108 herbal spirit, Giffard Sirop Aperitif, N/A elderflower liqueur, orange juice, passionfruit puree, lime, tonic. $16 zero-proof at Kissa Kissa.
- [The Real McCoy](https://kissakissa.us/menu/the-real-mccoy/): Our homemade Phony Negroni: Seedlip Garden 108 herbal spirit, The Pathfinder, Giffard Sirop Aperitif. $16 zero-proof at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Fire Waltz](https://kissakissa.us/menu/fire-waltz-smores/): S'mores all grown up: classic grahams, all-natural gourmet marshmallows (honey vanilla and cold brew), organic Mexican chocolate and caramel sauces, milk chocolate pecans. From $7 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Out to Lunch](https://kissakissa.us/menu/out-to-lunch/): Shot trio: Iwai Tradition Japanese whisky, ramen broth, Japanese peanuts or roasted edamame. $20 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Japanese Crepe cake](https://kissakissa.us/menu/japanese-crepe-cake/): Eight delicately thin layers and decadent cream filling, complemented by a dollop of lightly tart yuzu honey compote. $10 at Kissa Kissa.
- [The Warm Sound](https://kissakissa.us/menu/the-warm-sound/): Fruit-forward with a little zing: grapefruit juice, lime, hibiscus syrup, ginger syrup, seltzer. $14 zero-proof at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Clausthaler Dry-Hopped Non-Alcoholic IPA](https://kissakissa.us/menu/clausthaler-dry-hopped-non-alcoholic-ipa/): Full-bodied, hoppy, unfiltered non-alcoholic IPA. Clausthaler, Dortmund, Germany. 12 oz can. $8 at Kissa Kissa.
- [House Spiced Popcorn](https://kissakissa.us/menu/house-spiced-popcorn/): Your first bowl is always our treat: furikake, black truffle salt, citric acid, sesame oil. From $2 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Cider: Original Cider](https://kissakissa.us/menu/cider-original-cider/): Atomic Dog cider from Gettysburg, PA. 5.5% ABV. $9 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Hazy IPA: Fancy Papers](https://kissakissa.us/menu/hazy-ipa-fancy-papers/): Triple hop blend with juicy tropical notes. Cigar City Brewing, Tampa, FL. 6.5% ABV. $9 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [West Coast IPA: Zombie Dust](https://kissakissa.us/menu/west-coast-ipa-zombie-dust/): Aromatic Citra hops, medium body, subtly bitter. 3 Floyds Brewing, Munster, IN. 6.5% ABV. $9 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Rice Lager: Gowanus Gold](https://kissakissa.us/menu/rice-lager-gowanus-gold/): Aromatic rice lager, dry-hopped with starfruit and pacifica lime. Threes Brewing, Gowanus, Brooklyn. 4.6% ABV. $9 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Pilsner: Five Boroughs](https://kissakissa.us/menu/five-boroughs-pilsner/): Czech inspired pilsner with light body, clean finish. Five Boroughs Brewing, Sunset Park, Brooklyn. 5% ABV. $9 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Bright Flight](https://kissakissa.us/menu/bright-flight/): Savor all three sakes in 1.5 oz pours: Junmai Ginjo, Junmai Daiginjo, and Nigori. $22 sake flight at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Nigori](https://kissakissa.us/menu/nigori/): Off-dry nigori with a clean finish, notes of sweet cream and citrus. Yuki Otoko Yeti, by the carafe. $30 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Junmai Daiginjo](https://kissakissa.us/menu/junmai-daiginjo/): Medium bodied and flavorful junmai daiginjo with notes of pear and red apple. Banshu-Ikkon Kita Nishiki, by the carafe. $35 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Junmai Ginjo](https://kissakissa.us/menu/junmai-ginjo/): Crisp and refreshing junmai ginjo with floral and green apple notes. Brooklyn Kura Ashokan, served by the carafe. $32 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Peaches & Cream](https://kissakissa.us/menu/peaches-cream/): A crushable treat: housemade vanilla maple cream soda, sage infused bourbon, peach liqueur, lemon, toasted cinnamon stick, cherry. $16 at Kissa Kissa.
- [On Green Dolphin Street](https://kissakissa.us/menu/on-green-dolphin-street/): Playful matcha green tea highball: gin, Lustau vermut blanco, organic Japanese matcha, egg white, Kissa Kissa orgeat, Matcha Green Tea Pocky stick. $16 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Giant Steps](https://kissakissa.us/menu/giant-steps/): A new classic at Kissa Kissa: Japanese whisky, ginger liqueur, Madeira, with a sesame oil and dark aged soy sauce rinse, finished with nori. $16 at Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Lugana](https://kissakissa.us/menu/lugana/): Azienda Agricola Ca' Lojera 2023 from Lombardy, Italy. $16 glass / $60 bottle at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Mixed Mezze: Olives & Nuts](https://kissakissa.us/menu/olive-nut-mezze/): Castelvetrano, nocellara etnea and leccino olives with a mixed nut assortment. $8 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Prosecco Cuvée Giuliana](https://kissakissa.us/menu/prosecco-cuvee-giuliana/): Isotta Manzoni prosecco from Veneto, Italy. $16 glass / $60 bottle at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Pét-Nat](https://kissakissa.us/menu/pet-nat/): Pierre & Antonin natural pet-nat 2021 from Pays d'Oc, France. $16 glass / $60 bottle at Kissa Kissa.
- [Côtes du Rhône](https://kissakissa.us/menu/cotes-du-rhone/): Jean Louis Grande Reserve 2021 from the Rhone Valley. $14 glass / $50 bottle at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Rosso Verona Corvina](https://kissakissa.us/menu/rosso-verona-corvina/): Marco Mosconi 2022 from Veneto, Italy. Served chilled. $17 glass / $64 bottle at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- ['Round Midnight](https://kissakissa.us/menu/round-midnight/): The Midnight Manhattan goes to Tokyo: Mars Iwai 45 whisky, amaro blend, plum liqueur, orange walnut bitters. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [The Latin Bit](https://kissakissa.us/menu/the-latin-bit/): Tequila and mezcal sour with a kick: split spirit base, yuzu juice, shiso agave syrup, egg white, spicy shichimi togarashi sprinkle. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Passion Dance](https://kissakissa.us/menu/passion-dance/): A fruity beauty: tequila, grapefruit liqueur, herbal amaro, lime, passionfruit puree, chili tincture, with a salt rim. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Smoke Stack](https://kissakissa.us/menu/smoke-stack/): Our crowd favorite: mezcal, agave, blood orange amaro, grapefruit liqueur, lemon, smoked salt, and burlesque bitters. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Deeds, Not Words](https://kissakissa.us/menu/deeds-not-words/): Refreshingly citrusy, slightly sweet and tart: a blend of nigori and yuzu sake, pisco, shiso aloe syrup, elderflower liqueur, and orange bitters. $16 at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn's jazz vinyl listening bar.
- [Point of Departure](https://kissakissa.us/menu/point-of-departure/)
- [Buratta & Focaccia](https://kissakissa.us/menu/buratta-focaccia/): Warm rosemary focaccia, cracked pepper, lavender bee pollen powder, drizzled with hot honey or truffle oil and balsamic vinegar glaze. $13 at Kissa Kissa.
- [Calamari Salad](https://kissakissa.us/menu/citrus-fruit-salad/)
- [Shrimp Dumplings](https://kissakissa.us/menu/tempeh-buns/)
- [Edamame](https://kissakissa.us/menu/edamame-2/)
- [Fried Tofu](https://kissakissa.us/menu/fried-tofu/)
- [Tuna Sashimi](https://kissakissa.us/menu/watermelon-salad/)
- [Sesame Chicken](https://kissakissa.us/menu/sesame-chicken/)
- [Ti Quan Yin](https://kissakissa.us/menu/ti-quan-yin/)
- [Sencha](https://kissakissa.us/menu/sencha/)
- [Gunpowder](https://kissakissa.us/menu/gunpowder/)
- [Castello del Poggio Moscato d’Asti](https://kissakissa.us/menu/castello-del-poggio-moscato-dasti/)
- [2020 Bourgogne. Domaine Bernard Moreau](https://kissakissa.us/menu/2020-bourgogne-domaine-bernard-moreau/)
- [2012 Red Hills Vineyard. Derenoncourt. Napa Valley](https://kissakissa.us/menu/2012-red-hills-vineyard-derenoncourt-napa-valley/)
- [Merlot St. Francis, Sonoma County, California, 2016](https://kissakissa.us/menu/merlot/)
- [Forgotten Fortuna](https://kissakissa.us/menu/forgotten-fortuna/)
- [Pacific Ocean](https://kissakissa.us/menu/pacific-ocean/)
- [Well of Wisdom](https://kissakissa.us/menu/well-of-wisdom/)
- [Beautiful Liliy](https://kissakissa.us/menu/beautiful-liliy/)
- [Compo Viejo Cava, Rose](https://kissakissa.us/menu/compo-viejo-cava-rose/)
- [Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne](https://kissakissa.us/menu/veuve-clicquot-brut-yellow-label-champagne/)
- [Wine List Price Titles](https://kissakissa.us/menu/wine-list-price-titles/)
- [Domaine Carneros Brut](https://kissakissa.us/menu/domaine-carneros-brut/)
- [Villa Sandi Prosecco Doc Rosé](https://kissakissa.us/menu/villa-sandi-prosecco-doc-rose/)
- [Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Exclusive](https://kissakissa.us/menu/champagne-nicolas-feuillatte-brut-reserve-exclusive/)
- [Antinori Tignanello](https://kissakissa.us/menu/antinori-tignanello/)
- [La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 Tinto 2011](https://kissakissa.us/menu/la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-904-tinto-2011/)
- [Bodegas Vega Sicilia Unico Tinto 2010](https://kissakissa.us/menu/bodegas-vega-sicilia-unico-tinto-2010/)
- [Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2015](https://kissakissa.us/menu/chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-2015/)
- [Pinot Grigio Bollini, Trentino, Italy, 2018](https://kissakissa.us/menu/pinot-grigio/)
- [Chardonnay Laguna, California 2017](https://kissakissa.us/menu/chardonnay/)
- [Alpha Omega Chardonnay 2017](https://kissakissa.us/menu/alpha-omega-chardonnay-2017/)
- [Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris 2018](https://kissakissa.us/menu/ponzi-vineyards-pinot-gris-2018/)
- [Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blank](https://kissakissa.us/menu/kim-crawford-sauvignon-blank/)
- [Domaine du Salvard Cheverny Blank 2018](https://kissakissa.us/menu/domaine-du-salvard-cheverny-blank-2018/)
- [Espresso](https://kissakissa.us/menu/espresso/)
- [Black Dot Sake Honjozo](https://kissakissa.us/menu/black-dot-sake-honjozo/)
- [Well of Wisdom - Tozai Ginjo, Kyoto](https://kissakissa.us/menu/well-of-wisdom-tozai-ginjo-kyoto/)
- [Lavender scented pancakes](https://kissakissa.us/menu/lavender-scented-pancakes/)
- [Cappucino](https://kissakissa.us/menu/cappucino/)
- [Cortado](https://kissakissa.us/menu/cortado/)
- [Macchiato](https://kissakissa.us/menu/macchiato/)
- [Double Espresso](https://kissakissa.us/menu/double-espresso/)
- [Dessert platter](https://kissakissa.us/menu/dessert-platter/)
- [Fruit Plate](https://kissakissa.us/menu/fruit-plate-2/)
- [Crispy Orange Chicken](https://kissakissa.us/menu/crispy-orange-chicken/)
- [Free-Range Chicken Breast](https://kissakissa.us/menu/free-range-chicken-breast/)
- [Ribeye Bites Roasted](https://kissakissa.us/menu/ribeye-bites-roasted/)
- [Lobster Tacos](https://kissakissa.us/menu/lobster-tacos/)
- [Oysters](https://kissakissa.us/menu/oysters/)
- [Fried Banana](https://kissakissa.us/menu/fried-banana/)
- [Suntory Toki](https://kissakissa.us/menu/suntory-toki/)
- [Yamazaki 12 Years](https://kissakissa.us/menu/yamazaki-12-years/)
- [Sorbet](https://kissakissa.us/menu/sorbet/)
- [Hibiki Japanese Harmony](https://kissakissa.us/menu/hibiki-japanese-harmony/)
- [Thai Donut](https://kissakissa.us/menu/thai-donut/)
- [Zhenghe Bai Mudan "White Peony"](https://kissakissa.us/menu/zhenghe-bai-mudan-white-peony/)
- [Hong Tao](https://kissakissa.us/menu/hong-tao/)
- [Jin Xuan](https://kissakissa.us/menu/jin-xuan/)
- [Da Yu Ling](https://kissakissa.us/menu/da-yu-ling/)
- [Siji Chun "Four Seasons"](https://kissakissa.us/menu/siji-chun-four-seasons/)
- [Chicken Wings](https://kissakissa.us/menu/chicken-wings/)
- [Buddha's Feast](https://kissakissa.us/menu/buddhas-feast/)
- [Stir fried Eggplant](https://kissakissa.us/menu/stir-fried-eggplant/)
- [Fried Chicken bun](https://kissakissa.us/menu/fried-chicken-bun/)
- [Crispy Pork Bun](https://kissakissa.us/menu/crispy-pork-bun/)
- [Black Pepper Chili Chicken](https://kissakissa.us/menu/black-pepper-chili-chicken/)
- [Peking Duck](https://kissakissa.us/menu/peking-duck/)
- [Asian green stir fry](https://kissakissa.us/menu/asian-green-stir-fry/)
- [Chinese broccoli](https://kissakissa.us/menu/chinese-broccoli/)
- [Spicy eggplant](https://kissakissa.us/menu/spicy-eggplant/)
- [Coconut rice](https://kissakissa.us/menu/coconut-rice/)
- [Steamed fragrant rice](https://kissakissa.us/menu/steamed-fragrant-rice/)
- [Tao Hong Cha blend](https://kissakissa.us/menu/panyang-congou/)
- [Banana spring rolls](https://kissakissa.us/menu/banana-spring-rolls/)
- [Mochi Ice Cream](https://kissakissa.us/menu/mochi-ice-cream/)
- [Chili & black pepper spiced duck](https://kissakissa.us/menu/chili-black-pepper-spiced-duck/)
- [Drunken Chicken](https://kissakissa.us/menu/druken-chicken/)
- [Blackened Fish Sandwich](https://kissakissa.us/menu/blackened-fish-sandwich/)
- [Hanoi Style Whole Market Fish](https://kissakissa.us/menu/hanoi-style-whole-market-fish/)
- [Blackened Snapper](https://kissakissa.us/menu/blackened-snapper/)
- [Wagyu ribeye teppanyaki](https://kissakissa.us/menu/wagyu-ribeye-teppanyaki/)
- [Honey Glazed Salmon](https://kissakissa.us/menu/pan-seared-scottish-salmon/)
- [Grilled Pork Chop](https://kissakissa.us/menu/grilled-pork-chop/)
- [Charred Seabass](https://kissakissa.us/menu/charred-seabass/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://kissakissa.us/category/uncategorized/)
- [Jazz Education](https://kissakissa.us/category/jazz-education/)
- [Listening Bar Guide](https://kissakissa.us/category/listening-bar-guide/): Guides and insights about the listening bar experience
- [Vinyl & Sound System](https://kissakissa.us/category/vinyl-sound-system/): Deep dives into vinyl culture, curation, and audiophile sound
- [Events](https://kissakissa.us/category/events/): Events and special programming at Kissa Kissa
- [Podcast](https://kissakissa.us/category/podcast/)

## Tags

- [kissa culture](https://kissakissa.us/tag/kissa-culture/)
- [jazz education](https://kissakissa.us/tag/jazz-education/)
- [Brooklyn jazz history](https://kissakissa.us/tag/brooklyn-jazz-history/)
- [Crown Heights](https://kissakissa.us/tag/crown-heights/)
- [vinyl listening bar](https://kissakissa.us/tag/vinyl-listening-bar/)
- [Impulse Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/impulse-records/)
- [avant-garde jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/avant-garde-jazz/)
- [date night Brooklyn](https://kissakissa.us/tag/date-night-brooklyn/)
- [vinyl curation](https://kissakissa.us/tag/vinyl-curation/)
- [Japanese pressings](https://kissakissa.us/tag/japanese-pressings/)
- [Blue Note Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/blue-note-records/)
- [deep listening](https://kissakissa.us/tag/deep-listening/)
- [hi-fi bar](https://kissakissa.us/tag/hi-fi-bar/)
- [listening bars NYC](https://kissakissa.us/tag/listening-bars-nyc/)
- [sound system](https://kissakissa.us/tag/sound-system/)
- [Verve Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/verve-records/)
- [Verve Mondays](https://kissakissa.us/tag/verve-mondays/)
- [Art Blakey](https://kissakissa.us/tag/art-blakey/)
- [Oscar Peterson](https://kissakissa.us/tag/oscar-peterson/)
- [Thelonious Monk](https://kissakissa.us/tag/thelonious-monk/)
- [John Coltrane](https://kissakissa.us/tag/john-coltrane/)
- [vinyl reissue](https://kissakissa.us/tag/vinyl-reissue/)
- [Marcos Valle](https://kissakissa.us/tag/marcos-valle/)
- [Stan Getz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/stan-getz/)
- [Art Farmer](https://kissakissa.us/tag/art-farmer/)
- [bossa nova](https://kissakissa.us/tag/bossa-nova/)
- [Shirley Scott](https://kissakissa.us/tag/shirley-scott/)
- [Hammond B3](https://kissakissa.us/tag/hammond-b3/)
- [organ jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/organ-jazz/)
- [Prestige Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/prestige-records/)
- [soul jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/soul-jazz/)
- [Wayne Shorter](https://kissakissa.us/tag/wayne-shorter/)
- [A Love Supreme](https://kissakissa.us/tag/a-love-supreme/)
- [tenor saxophone](https://kissakissa.us/tag/tenor-saxophone/)
- [hard bop](https://kissakissa.us/tag/hard-bop/)
- [jazz vocals](https://kissakissa.us/tag/jazz-vocals/)
- [Latin jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/latin-jazz/)
- [Riverside Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/riverside-records/)
- [West Coast jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/west-coast-jazz/)
- [Pacific Jazz Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/pacific-jazz-records/)
- [cool jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/cool-jazz/)
- [modal jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/modal-jazz/)
- [vocal jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/vocal-jazz/)
- [Elvin Jones](https://kissakissa.us/tag/elvin-jones/)
- [Reid Miles](https://kissakissa.us/tag/reid-miles/)
- [Francis Wolff](https://kissakissa.us/tag/francis-wolff/)
- [album cover design](https://kissakissa.us/tag/album-cover-design/)
- [Deep in the Stacks](https://kissakissa.us/tag/deep-in-the-stacks/)
- [Blue Note](https://kissakissa.us/tag/blue-note/)
- [1961](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1961/)
- [Fania](https://kissakissa.us/tag/fania/)
- [New Jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/new-jazz/)
- [Fontana](https://kissakissa.us/tag/fontana/)
- [SABA](https://kissakissa.us/tag/saba/)
- [Bethlehem](https://kissakissa.us/tag/bethlehem/)
- [1956](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1956/)
- [1959](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1959/)
- [1960](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1960/)
- [1962](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1962/)
- [1963](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1963/)
- [1964](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1964/)
- [1965](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1965/)
- [1966](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1966/)
- [1967](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1967/)
- [1968](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1968/)
- [1970](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1970/)
- [Ray Brown](https://kissakissa.us/tag/ray-brown/)
- [Ed Thigpen](https://kissakissa.us/tag/ed-thigpen/)
- [Baker's Keyboard Lounge](https://kissakissa.us/tag/bakers-keyboard-lounge/)
- [piano trio](https://kissakissa.us/tag/piano-trio/)
- [jazz piano](https://kissakissa.us/tag/jazz-piano/)
- [Norman Granz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/norman-granz/)
- [live jazz album](https://kissakissa.us/tag/live-jazz-album/)
- [Detroit jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/detroit-jazz/)
- [typography](https://kissakissa.us/tag/typography/)
- [jazz graphic design](https://kissakissa.us/tag/jazz-graphic-design/)
- [Trade Gothic](https://kissakissa.us/tag/trade-gothic/)
- [Franklin Gothic](https://kissakissa.us/tag/franklin-gothic/)
- [album cover fonts](https://kissakissa.us/tag/album-cover-fonts/)
- [Blue Note album covers](https://kissakissa.us/tag/blue-note-album-covers/)
- [Fania Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/fania-records/)
- [New Jazz Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/new-jazz-records/)
- [Fontana Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/fontana-records/)
- [SABA Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/saba-records/)
- [Bethlehem Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/bethlehem-records/)
- [Strata-East Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/strata-east-records/)
- [1957](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1957/)
- [1972](https://kissakissa.us/tag/1972/)
- [percussion](https://kissakissa.us/tag/percussion/)
- [vibraphone](https://kissakissa.us/tag/vibraphone/)
- [trumpet](https://kissakissa.us/tag/trumpet/)
- [guitar](https://kissakissa.us/tag/guitar/)
- [vocals](https://kissakissa.us/tag/vocals/)
- [alto saxophone](https://kissakissa.us/tag/alto-saxophone/)
- [post-bop](https://kissakissa.us/tag/post-bop/)
- [Coltrane 100](https://kissakissa.us/tag/coltrane-100/)
- [McCoy Tyner](https://kissakissa.us/tag/mccoy-tyner/)
- [Jimmy Garrison](https://kissakissa.us/tag/jimmy-garrison/)
- [mono pressing](https://kissakissa.us/tag/mono-pressing/)
- [Van Gelder Studio](https://kissakissa.us/tag/van-gelder-studio/)
- [spiritual jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/spiritual-jazz/)
- [Astrud Gilberto](https://kissakissa.us/tag/astrud-gilberto/)
- [Yusef Lateef](https://kissakissa.us/tag/yusef-lateef/)
- [Roy Ayers](https://kissakissa.us/tag/roy-ayers/)
- [George Benson](https://kissakissa.us/tag/george-benson/)
- [Freddie Hubbard](https://kissakissa.us/tag/freddie-hubbard/)
- [Shelly Manne](https://kissakissa.us/tag/shelly-manne/)
- [Nina Simone](https://kissakissa.us/tag/nina-simone/)
- [Philips Records](https://kissakissa.us/tag/philips-records/)
- [listening event](https://kissakissa.us/tag/listening-event/)
- [Brooklyn jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/brooklyn-jazz/)
- [Bennie Wallace](https://kissakissa.us/tag/bennie-wallace/)
- [Peter Washington](https://kissakissa.us/tag/peter-washington/)
- [BackCountry Jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/backcountry-jazz/)
- [live jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/live-jazz/)
- [analog recording](https://kissakissa.us/tag/analog-recording/)
- [Joe Harley](https://kissakissa.us/tag/joe-harley/)
- [Antonio Carlos Jobim](https://kissakissa.us/tag/antonio-carlos-jobim/)
- [Claus Ogerman](https://kissakissa.us/tag/claus-ogerman/)
- [Liana Flores](https://kissakissa.us/tag/liana-flores/)
- [listening party](https://kissakissa.us/tag/listening-party/)
- [advance listen](https://kissakissa.us/tag/advance-listen/)
- [Brazilian jazz](https://kissakissa.us/tag/brazilian-jazz/)
- [new music](https://kissakissa.us/tag/new-music/)
- [Jackie McLean](https://kissakissa.us/tag/jackie-mclean/)
- [Booker Ervin](https://kissakissa.us/tag/booker-ervin/)
- [Jimmy Heath](https://kissakissa.us/tag/jimmy-heath/)
- [Clark Terry](https://kissakissa.us/tag/clark-terry/)
- [Ortofon](https://kissakissa.us/tag/ortofon/)
- [Harbeth](https://kissakissa.us/tag/harbeth/)
- [ModWright](https://kissakissa.us/tag/modwright/)
- [phono cartridge](https://kissakissa.us/tag/phono-cartridge/)

## Menu Categories

- [Spiritual Journeys](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/cocktails-spiritual-journeys/): Playful house creations
- [Small Plates](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/small-plates/): Tasty shareables to accompany your drinks
- [Rum](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/rum/)
- [Gin](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/gin/)
- [Mezcal + Tequila](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/mezcal-and-tequila/)
- [Bourbon + Whisky](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/bourbon-and-whisky/)
- [Vodka](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/vodka/)
- [Red](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/red-wine/)
- [Chilled Red](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/chilled-red/)
- [White](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/white/)
- [Rosé](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/rose/)
- [Orange](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/orange/)
- [Sparkling](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/sparkling/)
- [Draft Beer](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/draft-beer/)
- [Highballs](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/highballs/): Easy drinking, effervescent cocktails
- [Sake](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/sake/)
- [Cans + Bottles](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/cans-bottles/)
- [Zero Proof](https://kissakissa.us/menucategory/zero-proof/): Alcohol-free specialty cocktails