Dolby, in collaboration with TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI, will hold an event at the "DOLBY × TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI Entertainment Space" starting October 28th (Friday) where visitors can experience jazz in a 5.1 surround sound environment.
2011.10.26
Press Releases
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
—Blue Note Tokyo and TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI open a dedicated jazz corner featuring a curated selection of authentic jazz music—
Dolby Laboratories' (hereinafter referred to as Dolby) Japanese subsidiary, Dolby Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masayuki Urushiyama) and Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. will be holding an event from Friday, October 28th at "TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI" in Roppongi Hills, where visitors can experience high-quality jazz in 5.1 surround sound at the "DOLBY × TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI Entertainment Space," an entertainment community space that opened last year where visitors can experience popular movies and music. The existing jazz section for Blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs at TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI has been relocated to this event space, creating a sophisticated jazz corner where you can choose from a selection of works created through a collaboration between Blue Note Tokyo and TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI.
Furthermore, this event will feature a space designed to resemble Blue Note Tokyo, where attendees can enjoy an immersive 5.1 surround sound jazz listening experience using the latest home theater systems, including the "Series 7," provided by Pioneer Corporation.
"DOLBY × TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI Entertainment Space" Event Details:
■Event Period:
October 28, 2011 (Friday) - November 20, 2011 (Sunday)
■Venue:
TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI
106-0032 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 6-11-1 Roppongi Hills Roppongi Keyakizaka Street
■Event details:
- Installation of an event space inspired by Blue Note Tokyo
• You're sure to find the title you want at Blue Note Tokyo + TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI's curated selection of Blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs.
- Other Jazz catalog items will be placed inside the booth.
- Viewing experience with the latest home theater system provided by Pioneer Corporation
◆AV Amplifier VSA-LX55
◆Speaker System Series 7
Partner companies (in alphabetical order):
Pioneer Corporation
Blue Note Tokyo
Mori Building Co., Ltd.
About "DOLBY × TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI Entertainment Space"
"DOLBY × TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI Entertainment Space" is an entertainment community space that opened in December 2010 in Roppongi Hills, one of the most information-savvy and internationally diverse hubs for information dissemination. It provides early access to and experiences of popular movies, music, and other entertainment information.
About Blue Note Tokyo
Opened in Minami-Aoyama in November 1988, this jazz club/live restaurant is celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year. With its flagship location at the "Blue Note" in New York, this venue offers a modern setting where you can enjoy live performances by top domestic and international artists along with authentic cuisine.
About Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer operates a wide range of businesses, including home AV equipment, DJ equipment, optical discs, CATV equipment, car navigation systems, and car audio systems. AV receivers allow you to enjoy movies and music in high-definition formats with high-quality picture and sound. Furthermore, our speakers, which are the foundation of our company's founding, achieve faithful reproduction of the original sound through our unique design philosophy and high-quality sound technology.
About TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI
The first-floor book section offers a wide selection of specialized books and magazines on travel, food & wine, art, and more, including a large selection of foreign language books. Located next to Starbucks Coffee, you can enjoy a cup of coffee while reading a newly purchased book on a sofa. The second floor, the sales and rental floor, is well-stocked with the latest Blu-rays, DVDs, CDs, and more. We are open from 7 AM to 4 AM the following morning, so you can relax and unwind inside the shop.
Address: Roppongi Hills Roppongi Keyakizaka Street, 6-11-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
(5-minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Phone number: 03-5775-1515
Opening hours: 7:00 AM to 4:00 AM
DOLBY × TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI Entertainment Space will continue to provide new information on popular titles and seasonal releases.
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is a global leader in providing cutting-edge technology for entertainment experiences. Since its founding in 1965, Dolby has established high-quality audio and surround sound, providing richer entertainment experiences in the fields of film, home entertainment, and mobile. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby technology, please see here.
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Dolby, in collaboration with TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI, will hold an event at the "DOLBY × TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI Entertainment Space" starting October 28th (Friday) where visitors can experience jazz in a 5.1 surround sound environment.
Inquiries regarding this matter
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Representative: Takahashi TEL: 03-6800-4464