Beautiful melodies of melancholy that transcend borders and time.'Jazz Bar', Japan's best-selling and unshakable best jazz compilation, will be open for it's 23rd year on vinyl as well as the previously announced CD.Everyone enjoys jazz in his or her own way, and the word 'jazz' is full of various kinds of music.'Jazz Bar' features melodies tinged with melancholy that tug at the heartstrings.If such music were played at a jazz bar on a street corner, you might find yourself frequenting the place.This compilation has been released every year since 2001, and has contributed to the discovery of new masterpieces that can be considered next-generation standards, as well as new-generation musicians.