Cafe Yukari Richmond reviews by real event-goers

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Duncan Eagles

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Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Duncan Eagles

What more could you want: lovely, intimate setting, appreciative full house and terrific music. I'd seen Duncan Eagles before with his quintet so I knew we were in for a treat, and with Terry C. on piano, a superb duo running through many recognisable and less familiar standards. I particularly enjoyed Wayne Shorter's "Mah Jong" played, according to Duncan, unusually in 5/4 time. I wouldn't know but it sounded great. Perhaps others covering this track should try it that way ! Well done everyone, including Keith and the ladies of Cafe Yukari.

Review of The Best of Chet

Great!

Review of The Best of Chet

Accomplished musicians in intimate friendly local venue

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Simon Allen

Charming venue, top class music

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Simon Allen

Great music and atmosphere. Lovely intimate venue. Owner and organisers very friendly and welcoming.
I would thoroughly recommend this event.

Review of Jazz on the Faz

Marvellous evening! Charming cafe and hosts. Heartwarming music. Performers and guest singers to die for.

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Art Themen, Terence Collie

Fantastic evening. Excellent musicianship, great vibe.

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Art Themen, Terence Collie

great venue

Review of jazz violin and piano at cafe yukari

Fantastic night out, with acoustic jazz in a cozy (tiny) venue near KEW Station. Amazing to see this calibre of musicians, and the piano is a Fazzioli!

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Julian Costello, Terence Collie

This was a great evening on every level. It would be good though to have the starting time on the ticket, and the address on the venue.

Review of Giorgio Serci

Fabulous event ! Intimate and beautiful!

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Josephine Davies, Terence Collie

Beautifully crafted interpretations of various jazz standards and covers of lesser known compositions by the talented Josephine Davies on tenor sax ably supported by the consistently excellent Terry Collie on piano. The Cafe Yukari is an amazingly intimate space, which you can translate as tiny, but such a lovely atmosphere created by the proprietor and his family. Super range of meals and other refreshments.

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Josephine Davies, Terence Collie

I have attended events at this venue on multiple occasions and have enjoyed it every time. Terence Collie played with his usual panache and sensitivity and the big surprise was Josephine Davies, who played her sax with the most warmth, a real pleasure. Some gigs are lifted far above average and this was one of them. This was the first time I'd heard Josephine Davies play and I hope it won't be the last. Of the saxophone players I've heard with Terrence Collie, Josephine is my favourite. Sadly she left before I could grab a CD! I should have acted faster.

A lovely gig with a friendly crowd.

Review of Jazz on the Faz

Great atmosphere, music and family run cafe.

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Roberto Manzin

Cafe Yukari by Kew Gardens station: what a fabulous little venue. Nice warm atmosphere, excellent food and coffee and very comfortable. I normally prefer a rhythm section with my jazz but who needs one when you have Terry Collie on piano (whose left hand was more than enough to compensate for the absence of bass and drums) and the great Roberto Manzin on alto and soprano saxes ? Lovely choice of covers and Terry's originals, and you won't find a more impressive player on the high notes than Roberto. He puts many others to shame. But he's leaving us for Berlin in the New Year, so get down to the Rose Theatre in Kingston on 4 Dec to catch him (and Terry) before he leaves. Unmissable.

Review of Chris Biscoe - Jazz On The Plaza

Great music and cosy intimate atmosphere.
Limited space so booking recommended.

Review of Chris Biscoe - Jazz On The Plaza

Lovely gig, friendly atmosphere.
Slightly uncomfortable seating. Otherwise perfect event.

Review of Jazz On The Plaza Graeme Flowers

This was an acoustic set at a really tiny and quaint cafe. Kew Gardens station (I think) is metres away for easy access by tube. Reasonable food and drink prices from what I saw of the menu.

Graeme Flowers and Terrence Collie were on form. Graeme was getting hot from playing the trumpet (it needs effort) and a large fan appeared for cooling purposes. I believe this was the cafe owners idea and I thought it was very gracious. I got the impression the cafe and the owners are well known in the area. They were great hosts.

The gig was really nice and intimate. A little like having two jazz players in your front room playing for you and a few friends. Surely an experience not to be missed? If Ronnie Scotts is a corporate money machine, this gig at a Biju cafe where you can be up close to the musicians was the complete opposite, and perhaps all the better for it.

I'd definitely attend another event there. Recommended.

Review of Jazz On The Plaza - Duncan Lamont

a very enjoyable evening. brilliant music, good intimate atmosphere.