Jazz Concert

This evening we went to a Jazz concert in Hakata (an area of Fukuoka) courtesy of Izumi. It was a joint concert between the pianist Daisuke Iwasaki, and the double bassist Isao Fukazawa. It was a really amazing concert with some tear-jerking moments. The bassist even seemed to cry himself during their first encore of Amazing Grace.

First Half

Ombra Mai Fu (Largo) - Handel
Meditation (from the opera "Thaïs") - Massenet
Jazz Autographs (from the film "The Terminal") - J. Williams
Staring at the Sea - Daisuke Iwasaki
Prelude (from "Solo Cello Suite No.1") - J.S. Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
2 Part Invention No.13 - J.S. Bach

Second Half

Cactus Plant - Zaitsu Kazuo
Sunflower - H. Mancini
Sophisticated Lady - D. Ellington
Sad Liquor - Koga Masao
Ave Maria - Caccini
Samba to Tomorrow - Daisuke Iwasaki
Cole Porter Medley - Cole Porter

After the concert I bought the pianists CD and had it signed: tt's really good. Lauma bought the CD of the two of them toghether, which is also good. Afterwards Izumi took us to her father's bar, where there was free food and drink waiting for us. It was rather generous of them to do so, I think. Some of Izumi's friends came along, and later the performers turned up as well! Our little barbershop group performed a few numbers (with actions even though it was completely cramped) to much applause.

All in all, it was a really nice evening. I came home early with Binks and Lauma, even though Izumi wanted us to stay. She even offered to pay for the taxis.

Highlight of the night: I ate a whole, dried, sardine complete with head and fins, and it was quite nice!