Monday, June 20, 2005
The Big Band gig was great!
Akio Ueda wrote some fantastic arrangements for me
to perform with The Allstar Jazz Orchestra,
the final band at the event at Session Hall, Suginami-ku,
celebrating the Great American Songbook this past Sunday.
I chose a few numbers written by the wonderful
Harold Arlen,
as well as Jerome Kern, Fats Waller, Ralph Freed, Burton Lane, & Bobby Troupe.
My son Michio was even there, also my dear friend Michael,
as well as friends and fans.
This gorgeous cavernous hall was full.
First set, I performed with a combo:
Here was my set list...
How About You?
Over The Rainbow
The Way You Look Tonite
With The All-Star Jazz Orchestra
I've Got the World on a String
Ain't Misbehavin'
Stormy Weather
Encore: Rt.66
A Great Day of music!
I received many bouquets of flowers.
My room smells delicious today!
Till next time... 'Mela
11:00 AM
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Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
