Come and hear one of my new projects...."n3" with Katsuto Suzuki (bass)
and one of the very greatest drummers in Japan, Mike Reznikoff.
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neil stalnaker-trumpet
katsuto suzuki-bass
mike reznikoff-drums
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February 11
Kenkoku Kinen-no-hi (National Foundation Day)

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As I watch CNN International from Tokyo, I notice they only give statistics of killed Iraqis in Baghdad. Seems strange to me. So, with a little bit of searching on google, I found an interesting anti-war website with a daily blog which attempts to give the information on Iraqis and coalition forces in all of Iraq. Take a look......it's mind-blowing.

Gig was fun as hell last night. Played at Mahounoryu in Oizumigakuen (about 20 minutes from Ikebukuro station). The club is cool...good sound..vibe is cool...management cool with the musicians. I played there 4-5 times last year, usually to full rooms. Last night 0 customers. Thats right..0. Well, certainly can't make a living like that but, I'm a survivor (cancer) so I dont worry. But, I feel bad for the cats in the band. Last year, the club's vibe was really relaxed. People enjoyed going there listening to music, having a drink and maybe ordering a small dish. Suddenly, they have changed the concept. When the management came to us and cut-off of the sound check at 6pm, I knew something had changed. We were escorted downstairs to a room for a 2 hour wait for the gig. Seems as though their new dinner menu, higher prices and uptight vibe has scared the music crowd away. Last time I played there it was also a small audience. Around 10:30 when we were supposed to finish, the room started to fill-up. Being foolish, I thought we should play a little longer so those folks would get their moneys worth (cover charge). Come to find out later, there is no charge after 10:30. Oh well, I was trying to do a good thing. Funny how no one will complain if you play over-time but, dont EVEN think about starting 5 minutes late. Anyway, I couldnt have been happier with the creativity and the music that was made last night and THAT is my my commitment.

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Went to Cine la sept in Shibuya today to see ENRON: The Smartest Guys In The Room. A great documentary about the shocking, tragic and sad ENRON corporate story. Really a nice little cozy theater. Check it out!