It's also the day my family arrived in Japan, all those years ago,
and, it's also the anniversary of the day Akio and I got married, in NYC's City Hall...
My husband, Michio's dad, tenor sax player, composer, and professor of music,
Akio Ueda, has passed away on December 10th.
I haven't been able to speak about it much publicly,
and even now, I can't give Akio all the due
his career in music deserves.
I'm just remembering him on this day, our anniversary...
In the New Year, I hope to post music we recorded together,
music from my first CD, with "The Akio Ueda Jazz Quintet".
Thank you to all my dear loved ones, you know who you are,
for all the support and kindness shown, at this time.
"Say It (Over And Over Again)"
( F. Loesser / J. McHugh )
John Coltrane, ts
McCoy Tyner, pf
Jimmy Garrison, b
Elvin Jones, ds
I had a walk in my neighborhood
to gather in the sights, scents and colors
and stretch my legs...
I had a slight back injury
and walking helps me to get my power back.
I thank God, for my recovery,
and send love to my dear friends who helped me through it...
” Equinox ”
McCoy Tyner, pf
John Coltrane, ts
Steve Davis, b
Elvin Jones, ds
Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
