April 18: Shimokitazawa 440

Getting used to aftershocks, although not completely at ease.... read the news periodically, with particular attention to the Fukushima Daichi plant developments. Since I can't read Japanese, I buy the Japan Times at the hotel reception.

At noon I had lunch with my dear friend Kepel Kimura. I'm so grateful to Kepel for helping so much in my first visits to Japan. He was central in bringing my music to Japan, along with other Argentinean musicians' such as Juana Molina, Alejandro Franov, Santiago Vazquez and others. In my first visits to Tokyo I stayed in his house, in his kids' bedroom. He and his family were enormously generous, so kind! He specializes in Brazilian music and he loves Miles Davis' music. Actually I due my appreciation of Miles music mostly to Kepel. Nowadays Kimura hosts a superb radio program. Thanks Kepel!!!!!

In the evening I played with Yuji Katsui, Yumiko Ohno, Sugar Yoshinaga, Natsuki Kido and Takashi Numazawa at Shimokitazawa 440, where years ago I shared with Katsui and Seiichi Yamamoto a memorable performance. Nice venue, such kind staff!!!!

Another luxurious performance. No words.....very happy!

I am invited to play with Bufallo Daughter at a Festival in Osaka on April 29th. Happier!