This page is an introduction of myself

This page is an introduction of myself, my buddies, and silly stuff.
I have been in New Orleans to learn both English and Music since January, 2001.
In the mean time, this page will show you pictures with my point of view.
I have been in the U.S. since September 2000. At first, I got to Seattle then
moved to New Orleans. So what's hip, shu? I said "check it out".
Another information about Shu...http://sovi_chan.tripod.co.jp

In 1997, Bernard purdie came to teach Meiji University Jazz Big Band where I had played as 4th tenor saxophone. It was unforgettable experience for me and Magnum because we had been big fan of him when we met him. He taught us how important to keep groove while bands are playing. Also he showed us how to sounds big, not loudly. We still keep in touch with him. He is the drummer who plays with great musicians such as Aretha Franklin and James Brown . This picture is shot in Blue Note Tokyo and he was kidding me.

Count Basie Orchestra: The legendary swing Jazz Big band. I was lucked out when I had an opportunity to play with them.
Last year I could meet them at Paramount Theater (Seattle) and have some conversations before they played.
I am still digin' on Count Basie Orchestra. I have learned foundations of music from them.

Edo Gawa Jam: A Jazz Band in Tokyo Playing standard Jazz tunes.
I am very glad to be a part of member of it. This band rehearse a lot and have great gigs.
Sometimes awesome guest players jam with us. I was always fun to talk to member and people after the show.
It is very fantastic to have an opportunity to get involve with such fabulous people.
Edo-Jam is performing in Japan now, so please check us out!


HUB Urayasu	We're Edo-Jam!	Shu&Mag	Magnum	Shu

Mikke	Dragon	Masa"Blues"	Ichiro	KOBA

Piromichi	Hiroshi Sugano	Swing!!	Or Blues?	Fabulous people
Tenors	Dragon	Masa and Mag	After the show	after the show

Yushoku Dou:In Tokyo, Youshoku Dou was one of the finest Sake Bar, which served Traditional
Japanese diet like Sashimi, Nimono, Tukemono, and sea foods, and served variety of international foods.
Mr. Sasaki,an owner, made comfortable atmosphere and gave us his culinary arts.
Most significance thing is that people those who come and chill out there are like Yusyoku Dou and music.
It was very presure that I and Magnum began to have gigs there twice a month. We had great time!
However, Yushoku Dou closed January 2001. Yushoku Dou forever.

Mr.Sasaki Mr.Sasaki Blues! Masa Shu and Magnum in the kitchen -----Kanako's Birthday Party at Yushoku Dou, 06/18/2000-----