Japanese Ghost Stories and Jazz November 1, 2009

WHAT: The haunting experience of Brenda Wong Aoki's ghost stories masterfully performed in concert with Asian jazz pioneer, Emmy Award-winning composer Mark Izu. Drums of Janet Kolke and Maze Daiko; multi-percussion of Anthony Brown; Shoko Hikage on Koto and Mas Koga on saxophone. This Halloween Sunday matinee is a great way to follow up Halloween night and bring the whole family.

WHO: Brenda Wong Aoki and Mark Izu have together and separately garnered international acclaim for their multi-disciplinary work that blends Japanese Noh & Kyogen theater, Gagaku (Imperial Court Music) with contemporary performance, jazz and spoken word traditions. Mark is an Emmy Award-winning composer, and the two present work that represents the changing cultural face of the world. www.brendawongaoki.com
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