they will celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary.

hearing the names of jazz greats and imagining myself transported to that era.complete with military service and a strong connection to redress and reparations.

who I then knew only by reputation as the one who created the terrific score for the film Toyo Miyatake: Infinite Shades of Gray.I asked if he could give us some music that he had already composed to work within our tiny budget.both classical Japanese dance from Azuma Kotobuki Kai and African American jazz dance from Pat Taylors Jazz/Antiqua expand the evenings diverse entertainment.

Dave came through once more with another film (A Flicker in Eternity).the incomparable jazz/blues singer Ernie Andrews) helped our little film.

As keyboard player for The Earth.

By Sharon YamatoIve had the pleasure of working with musician/composer Dave Iwataki starting way back in 2009.Fukuzaki was born in Torrance and raised in Honolulu.

in broadcast journalism with an emphasis in radio and television.prizes and friendly competition.

I am so blessed to have the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of Southern Californias youth.and loved helping the kids who benefit.