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August 14th, 2010, Amelia and Eric’s Wedding

Sep 3rd, 2010
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I was fortunate to photograph Amelia and Eric’s wedding. The wedding was in a nice location in Brooklyn, New York. The ceremony was under beautiful sunshine outside. There were African drumming group and it was filled with music and dance. The couple, family and friends, food, music, everything was beautiful. Congratulations to Lia and Eric!!

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Eric and Lia kisses in the limousine on the way to go to the wedding, Brooklyn, NY

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Lia getting ready for the wedding with the girls, Brooklyn, NY

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Eric is ready for the wedding, Brooklyn, NY

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Eric and groomsman getting ready for the wedding, Brooklyn, NY

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Flower girl starts out the wedding ceremony, Brooklyn, NY

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Lia giving a ring to Eric during the ceremony, Brooklyn, NY

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Beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony, Lia and Eric, Brooklyn, NY

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Portrait of Lia on the bed, Brooklyn, NY

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Portrait of Lia with bouquet, in front of the window, Brooklyn, NY

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Lia and the girls, after the wedding ceremony, Brooklyn, NY

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Portrait of the girls, Brooklyn, NY

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The couple and their friends jumps for my camera, NY

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August 1st, 2010, Laura and Greg’s Engagement Photo

Aug 6th, 2010
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I photographed Laura and Greg’s engagement photos last weekend. They both love cooking, Laura teaches at a cooking school and that’s where they met. So, suggested by Laura, we decided to do kind of like occupational engagement photos, which I thought was a wonderful idea. They are very sweet couple and I could tell they both enjoy cooking very much, just by looking at what they prepared for the photo shoot. They were actually making those pasta in front of me and I was shocked to know somebody really makes pasta at home…. I always buy them at grocery store… We did some at their kitchen, at a restaurant in their neighborhood and then at her cooking school. I really enjoyed photographing them. Congratulations to you two!!

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Greg and Laura at their kitchen, cooking real pasta, NY

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Laura and Greg celebrating their engagement with champagne at their kitchen, New York

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Laura and Greg at a restaurant in their neighborhood, New York

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Laura and Greg's engagement photo at a professional kitchen, New York

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Greg and Laura in front of the painting of chefs, New York

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July 30th, 2010, Ayako and Shakeem’s Wedding

Aug 2nd, 2010
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I photographed Ayako and Shakeem at City Hall a while ago. I really enjoyed photographing them, we became friends and I have been looking forward to photograph their ceremony! The ceremony was right in front of the Brooklyn Bridge with beautiful skyline of Manhattan. It was a beautiful wedding. Really beautiful. Ayako’s family and friends came all the way from Okinawa, Japan! The venue was nice, food was delicious, everything went great. Congratulations to you two!!

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Portrait of Shakeem and Ayako on street of Brooklyn, NY

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Shakeem and Ayako's silhouette in front of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn, NY

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Ayako gets make-up and hair done and gets ready for the wedding, Brooklyn, NY

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Portrait of Shakeem and groomsman, Brooklyn Bridge Park, NY

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Portrait of Ayako and bridesmaid, New York, NY

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Ayako in front of the bridge and the cityscape of Manhattan, NYC

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Ayako and her father walks in, New York City wedding ceremony

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Shakeem gives speech for Ayako at the wedding ceremony in Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC

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Ayako can't hold tears during her speech for Shakeem... NYC wedding

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Now Shakeem can't hold tears while receiving a ring from Ayako, Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC

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Shakeem and Ayako kisses, wedding ceremony, Brooklyn, NY

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Ayako and Shakeem got "officially" married! New York Wedding

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Ayako and Shakeem's family and friends, NYC

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Shakeem and Ayako kisses on street, Brooklyn, NY

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Ayako and Shakeem's wedding portrait, NYC, New York

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Shakeem and Ayako arrives at the banquet venue, Brooklyn, NYC

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Ayako and Shakeem's first dance at the wedding banquet, Brooklyn, NY

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Ayako and Shakeem cuts the cake, New York, NY

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That's where brides should feed grooms, after cake cutting, NYC

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Shakeem with whipped cream on his face, fed by Ayako, NYC wedding

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Next Usher or Michael Jackson...? at the banquet, New York

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All the single ladies gets the bouquet, NYC wedding, NY

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Who got the bouquet?

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Shakeem looks for the garter belt on the bride, NYC

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Ayako's father from Okinawa, Japan, dances with Ayako and Shakeem's friends, New York wedding

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July 24th, 2010, Sandrea and David’s Wedding

Jul 26th, 2010
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I photographed Sandrea and David’s engagement in May. We have been waiting for this day! They got married!! They both looked a little nervous at the beginning, but as the wedding went, they became so relaxed. It was a nice wedding in Harlem, New York. Congratulations to you two!!!

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Detail shot of Sandrea's wedding accesories, necklace, wedding rings and earrings

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Sandrea's shoes, garter belt and wedding rings

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Portrait of Sandrea in wedding gown and veil at her apartment in Bronx

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Sandrea gets make-up on by make-up artist and gets ready

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Sandrea gets ready for the wedding with bridesmaid

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Sandrea gets ready for the wedding, Bronx, NY

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Sandrea wears the wedding veil at her apartment in Bronx

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Sandrea got dressed at her apartment in Bronx

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Sandrea and girls sing song by Beyonce, Alicia Keys, etc, in the car

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Sandrea looks a little nervous right before marching in to the ceremony

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David waits for Sandrea to arrive at the wedding ceremony

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Sandrea and her father arrives at the wedding ceremony

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Sandrea and David at the wedding ceremony

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David and Sandrea at the wedding ceremony, Harlem, NY

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David receives a ring from Sandrea a the wedding ceremony, New York

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The bride and groom kiss at the wedding ceremony

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Sandrea and David just got married!

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Sandrea and David walks to the park for a portrait session

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Sandrea and David's wedding portrait at a park, Harlem, NY

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Sandrea and David with Graffiti wall after the wedding ceremony, Harlem, new york

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David and Sandrea's first dance, harlem, new york

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Sandrea and David's first dance at the wedding in New York

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David and his mother dance at the wedding, New York wedding

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Sandrea and her father dance to the song, I'll be there, by Michael Jackson

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Sandrea and David dance at the party, Harlem wedding

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Wedding cake cutting at David and Sandrea's wedding

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Sandrea gives a piece of cake to David, Harlem, NY

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Sandrea gets ready to throw her bouquet

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David looks for the garter belt on Sandrea

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David finds the garter belt from Sandrea, Harlem, NY

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Baby boy dances at the wedding of Sandrea and David in Harlem, NY

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June 13th & 22nd, Halima and Qassim’s Wedding

Jul 9th, 2010
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Halima and Qassim had a nice intimate Islamic wedding. The boy in some photos who is running around all the time, but also helping out people at the wedding, is Halima’s beautiful son, Ahmad Tijani. We also did a portrait session in central park in NYC on the other day. Nice people and nice wedding. Congratulations to Halima and Qassim and I am wishing happiness for all of your family.

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Traditional Islamic marriage of Halima and Qassim, New York

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Ring Exchange at traditional Islamic wedding, Queens, NY

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Halima putting ring on Qassim's finger, Islamic marriage, NY

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Halima and Qassim at the muslim wedding, New York

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Halima and Qassim signing the paper, Queens, New York

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Halima signing the marriage document, traditional Islamic wedding in New York

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Islamic traditional wedding of Halima and Qassim, New York

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Sushi(!) for dinner at Halima and Qassim's wedding, Queens, NY

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Halima and Ahmad Tijani after the wedding, New York

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Halima and Qassim's photo session in Central Park, New York

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Halima, Qassim and Ahmad Tijani at Central Park portrait session, NYC

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Halima and Qassim dancing in Central Park, New York

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Yes, of course...

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July 4th, 2010, Manpreet and Gill’s Engagement Photo Session

Jul 7th, 2010
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I was fortunate to photograph Manpreet and Gill’s Enagagement Photos. Manpreet came all the way from Toronto, Canada, to NYC. Gill lives in New York. They both are originally from India. The photo shoot was in the morning of July 4th with very nice weather. This young couple was very nice and photogenic. Congratulations to you two!! (Needless to say, I ran for a BBQ party after the photo shoot. I worked and had BBQ, July 4th was a great day!)

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Manpreet and Gill with the Manhattan skyline on the back

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Gill and Manpreet's engagement photo session on stairs

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Gill and Manpreet's Engagement Photo in Brooklyn area

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Manpreet and Gill Engagement Photos

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Gill and Manpreet's engagement photo session

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Indian couple, Gill and Manpreet, ready for their wedding soon

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Gill kissing on Manpreet's forehead, Engagement

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June 11th, 2010, Puren and Hakan’s Wedding

Jun 15th, 2010
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I was fortunate to photograph Puren and Hakan’s wedding last week. They are both from Turkey and their parents and family flew from Turkey for the wedding. Very nice people, even though I was not able to talk to them in their language… The wedding venue was stunningly beautiful. It was on a rooftop of a hotel in Long Island City. The bridge, cityscape, sunset, nightscape, skyline, nice weather, there was everything you want for an outdoor wedding. Congratulations, Puren and Hakan!!

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Puren Getting Ready for the Wedding with Hakan's Mother

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Puren fixing Hakan's Corsage for the wedding

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Puren putting make-up on her mother

Groom Kissing Bride on Mirror, New York Wedding

Hakan kissing Puren

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Puren and Hakan with Cityscape on the background

Groom Looking at Bride on Chair, Cityscape of NYC

Hakan looking at Puren on the chair

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Hakan on Limo heading to NYC for photo shoot

Bride on Limousine, NYC Wedding

Puren on Limo heading to Times Square for photo shoot

Bride Getting Off from Limo, NYC, Times Square

Puren getting off from limo at Times Square

Bride and Groom at Times Square, NYC

Puren and Hakan at Times Square, NYC

Mamma Mia! at Times Square, Bride and Groom

Hakan, Puren and Mamma Mia! at Times Square, NYC

Bride and Groom at Times Square, New York City

Hakan and Puren heading to the wedding in Long Island City, Queens

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Hakan and Puren exchanging ring

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The guests celebrating Puren and Hakan

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Hakan and Puren's First Dance with the bridge on the back

Sunset with Queensboro Bridge, Portrait of Bride and Groom, NY

Hakan and Puren in the sunset with Queensboro Bridge

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Hakan and Puren with all the guests, Queensboro Bridge and Manhattan Cityscape in sunset

Wedding Dinner looking over Manhattan Cityscape and Queensboro Bridge

Puren and Hakan at the dinner, looking over Manhattan and the Bridge

Cake Cutting in front of the Queensboro Bridge, New York

Puren and Hakan cutting cake in front of the Bridge

Wedding Cake, Queensboro Bridge, Manhattan Cityscape

Puren and Hakan giving each other some cake

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Puren, Hakan and guests having fun at the wedding

Champagne Toasting at Outdoor Wedding, New York

Champagne Toasting at Hakan and Puren's Wedding

Bride and Groom Dancing and Kissing in the Manhattan Skyline

Puren and Hakan dancing and kissing looking over Manhattan Skyline

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May 29th, 2010, Sandrea and David

May 31st, 2010
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Sandrea and David got engaged! We walked around in the Greenwich Village area in NYC for the engagement photo session. The area has been the main area for their dates. Cafe, NYU area, Washington Square Park, Union Square, the streets, they both loves to read, so we also did a quick photo shoot in a book store. They are having the wedding in July and I am looking forward to it! These are some photos from the photo session.

Greenwich Village Engagement Photo Shoot

Greenwich Village Engagement Photo Session

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Sandrea and David's engagement photo shoot with flowers

Washington Square Park Engagement Photo

David and Sandrea at Washington Square Park

Romance Book, Book Store for Engagement Photo

Engagement Photos in a Book Store

Greenwich Village Street Engagement Photo Session

David and Sandrea on Greenwich Village Street

Cafe in Greenwich Village for engagement photos

David and Sandrea kissing on street in Greenwich Village

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May 29th, 2010, Penelope and Yunior

May 31st, 2010
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It was a very intimate and nice wedding in Brooklyn. Good people, family, friends, nice sunlight, delicious food and drink, what could be more beautiful than that??? I enjoyed shooting!! Congratulations to Penelope and Yunior!!

Bride looking at groom's Wedding Band

Penelople looking at Yunior's Wedding Band

Ring Exchange, Brooklyn Wedding

Ring Exchange, Brooklyn Wedding

Wedding Ceremony with Priest

Penelope and Yunior getting married

Now I pronounce you husband and wife

"Now I pronounce you husband and wife"!!

Everybody celebrating the marriage

Everybody celebrating Penelope and Yunior's marriage

Groom holding the bride

Yunior holding Penelope

Champagne toasting, wedding ceremony

Yunior and Penelope toasting, Cheers!

Cheers! Champagne toasting, bride and bridesmaid

Cheers! Champagne toasting, bride and bridesmaid

Wedding Ceremony in Summer

Everybody having good time at the wedding

Wedding Ceremony, Outdoor

Outdoor wedding ceremony, hugging with friends and family

Bride hugging friends at the wedding

Penelope hugging friends at the wedding

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Jazz Times: Jim Hall and My Grandma

May 20th, 2010
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My photos of Jazz Guitarist Jim Hall, Pianist Bill Charlap and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra at Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, were featured on Jazz Times and some other websites the other day. Jim Hall, I believe, almost 80 years old, sounded good and he reminded me of my grand mother in Japan… My grandma is going to be 94 yeas old in 2 weeks (! 14 years older than Jim Hall !), and loves singing and dancing. She is becoming healthier and stronger each year. Seriously. When I went back to Japan in winter 2 years ago, it was in the middle of terrible flu season and my whole family, starting from dad, then me, sister and my mom, got flu. In fact, the whole Japan was full of people who had flu. My grandma was the only one in the neighborhood who didn’t get flu. She was completely healthy. Oh I forgot I was talking about Jim Hall… Looking at somebody like Jim Hall and my grandma, I thought I should really learn from how they are enjoying their life.

http://jazztimes.com/sections/photos/articles/26096-celebrating-the-music-of-bill-evans

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/125830-the-music-of-bill-evans-with-bill-charlap-and-jim-hall-14-may-2010-n

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