Kazumi Watanabe, Tokyo Jazz Festival, 24th August 2003, part 1 of 5

[satchelpooch01again]

Thanks for the sharp video uploads of these superb artists!

[Artstar]

Am I the only one a little saddened by those empty seats?

[interman2]

@Artstar an amazing band with empty seats and few youtube views. Not fair, but that's life unfortunately

[DjAntomattei]

@Artstar I know, that's terrible right? I assure you I attended all three days of Tokyo Jazz Festival 2011 this year and it was sold out all three days, no empty seats. I am so happy this festival has grown by leaps and bounds. I think in 2003 the festival was maybe only two years old? Was still trying to find a following.

[interman2]

@DjAntomattei I've listened to a bootleg recording of the Lee Ritenour + friends concert from this year. Must've been awesome to see in person

[DjAntomattei]

@interman2 On a jazz note Lee Ritenour and his super guitar session was lacking a bit. On a rock note he (excuse me) fucking rocked the place out, him, Mike Stern, and a Japanese rock musician name Hotei. They put on a great performance. Yes, the word is awesome.

[satchelpooch01again]

@DjAntomattei That would be the great Tomoyasu Hotei - a recording artist and movie soundtrack composer - check him out on YouTube...oh, and Tak Matsumoto too!

[Artstar]

@DjAntomattei

I'm very glad to hear that the festival has gained momentum!

[uriahheep108]

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[interman2]

@uriahheep108 I like your style uriahheep108 ;)

[uriahheep108]

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[uriahheep108]

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[Hejr58]

The most important and the better japanese guitarrist. The fantastic Kazume! Marvelous performance.

[interman2]

@Hejr58 I only discovered him recently, and as you can probably tell I'm a fan :)