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As far as speaking goes, I think Japanese is an easy language to learn. There are only a, i, u, e, o if you know what I mean. But learning grammer is another thing. There are way too many exceptions that don't follow rules. English, on the other hand, is more difficult to speak than write/read. I have no problem writing/reading scientific articles or watching TVs, but I can never speak "perfect" English no matter how long I live in the U.S.

Mid-70's? How old is he?

Thanks!

On the similar topic, is Sean Jones playing a flugelhorn in this photo? Or, is that something else?

I really want to see the Birds of a Feather, but haven't had a chance yet.... It looks like the band is still playing occasionally. I hope to see the band soon.

This is a very interesting thread. Mike, Thanks for answering my questions.

I feel you pain...

My wife and I are a big fan of Kenny Garrett and his music. I have seen him several times by now - three times since last summer. As everyone said already, his live is so intense and energetic. Yes, he is fluent in Japanese. Whenever we meet, we always talk in Japanese. He even acknowedged us from the stage last month (in Japanese). He told me that he would go into a recording studio for Nonesuch release soon. If my memory serves, he will be recording his new composition "Tsunami", which sounded great in live.

How come no one has asked about "flumpet" (sp?) Art Farmer played?

How about flugelhorn? I can kind of tell the difference by looking at these instruments, but I am never sure...

jazzmsgr, That particular date wouldn't be doable. But, if you have any pull at that venue, put in a good word for us. We are sending more press info this week. Sounds like a great room. Would love to have the fellas play there. Even a weeknight would be cool. Thanks Again, Greg Nagy Organissimo Mgt. Will do!

Eric, It's a very nice review. Personally, I really didin't care for the first half of the show... The Chicago Jazz Ensemble was a good unit, but it was a bit boring to me. The concert would have been better if it featured legendary tenor saxophonists from the beginning. The concert was also bit disorganized - so much problems at the ticketing, the piano falling apart, miscommunication between tenor and the Ensemble etc. Having said that, the show was saved by the great tenor saxophonists played after the intermission. As you said, Franz Jackon was very amusing. It's hard to believe he is 93. Vonski and JG were fantastic. I wish they had played more songs. IMO, Eric Alexander and Ira Sullivan sounded best at the show. Overally, it was enjoyable owing to the second set. That's all I can say with my limited English vocabulary... I wish I could write like you, Eric.

Congratulations!!! Joey D will be playing in Indy before Michigan (April 15th). You guys should open for that show, too.

Thanks for the info. I will send him an e-mail.

I tried that alreadly. I can usually find names from the press kit and official guide, but unfortunately, they don't list every one particularly when artists are local or not so well-known...

Tadd said in his E-mail "He's one of Detroit's great tenor players and doesn't get much exposure."

Thank you, guys. Indeed, that is Vincent Bowen. I got the confirmation from Tad today.

I did Google search myself and thought Charlie Bisharat was the possibility, too... But I couldn't tell if that's him from some of the images I found on the web.

Mark, I will see you there. I will be covering the show for jazzreview.com.

No one know who he is???

If Organissimo members don't know the tenorman, maybe I am out of luck... Can anyone ask Tad Weed?

Robert, Thank you!!!

I am "publishing" a bunch of photos from last year's Detoroit Jazz Festival at the JazzReview.com website. In order for me to "publish" these photos, I need to identify names of the artists. Can anyone help? Mabye board members in Michigan can help me. I think the drummer is George Davidson, but I am not 100% positive.

I am "publishing" a bunch of photos from last year's Detoroit Jazz Festival at the JazzReview.com website. In order for me to "publish" this photo, I need to identify him. Can anyone help?

I just didn't want this disc to go to waste. Unless someone takes it by tomorrow morning, I will delete the thread... Or, should I delete it now???