Tokyo Nights
Life In Tokyo - Neil Stalnaker
Sunday, October 09, 2005
EAST/WEST UNIT Fall Japan Tour 2005-Yokohama Jazz Festival
We finished our tour today with a great concert at the Yokohama Jazz Festival. I thought there might be a few dozen people come out to hear us play. But, when we walked out on to the stage I saw that it was standing room only. I was so surprised. It was really a treat for me to play with Hakuei, Jeff and Masashi. Today these guys played with so much passion and creativity. During the week, I would stand off to the side of the bandstand and watch and listen to these guys. I was amazed how everybody grew individually and as a group in only about 10 days. I just couldn't believe it.