スインギンドラゴンタイガーブギ [Swingin' Dragon & Tiger Boogie] #2

A young woman in a mustard-yellow dress relaxes on a green sofa, while behind her a gaunt, striking figure plays a large upright bass amid a clutter of instrument cases — it's a cover that perfectly captures the unhurried, jazz-club atmosphere of this manga series. Haida Koukou's Swingin' Dragon & Tiger Boogie continues with Volume 2, and the muted, lived-in palette gives the whole scene a warm, smoky intimacy. If you have any affection for music, character-driven storytelling, or beautifully understated manga art, this volume looks like exactly the right thing to pick up.