I spent the day down in the Quarter for the 25th Annual French Quarter Festival. You really couldn’t ask for better weather for a day in New Orleans. I had a great time listening to good music, eating the best food in the world and meeting more incredible artists. I had a chance to chat with Bryant Beverly as he painted on the perimeter of Jackson Square. Bryant really captures the rhythm of the city and its unique blend of music and culture. Stay tuned for an in-depth interview with him in our upcoming New Orleans issue of DIY City Mag.

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• home decor
• , french quarter
• , artist
• , french quarter festival
• , bryant beverly
• , music
• , jazz
• , fine art
• , festival
• , jackson square

Inspired by a Jazz band in NY, Koichiro Tokumochi utilized his skills in Yukiyoe (Traditional Japanese art prints) and created a series of musicians sculptures with thin lines of iron wires. His original idea and quality art work has gained remarkable attention among Japanese collectors. Now, customized figures in sports/music activities are also available.

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• wire
• , music
• , jazz piano
• , koichiro tokumochi
• , saurs
• , yukiyoe
• , jazz
• , new york
• , piano
• , iron

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• album
• , funk
• , acid jazz
• , brazil
• , rare groove
• , latin
• , nu jazz
• , lp
• , soul
• , neo soul

Jazz performer Keiko Matsui presents 11 of her best songs on this SPRING SELECTION, with the keyboardist including an additional track in "Midnight Stone."

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• asian
• , music
• , jazz
• , keyboards
• , piano
• , songs
• , tokyo
• , best
• , spring selection
• , midnight stone

This includes a bonus DVD. Personnel: Keiko Matsui (piano, keyboards); Michael Ghegan (saxophone); Kazu Matsui (shakuhachi); Alberto De Almar (guitar); Mel Brown (bass); Jonathan Dresel (drums). Recorded live at Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan, in 2002.

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• asian
• , japanese
• , music
• , jazz
• , keyboards
• , piano
• , dvd
• , owl
• , tokyo
• , instrumental