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Don Friedman played with Shorty Rogers, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, “Circle Waltz” in 1960's. A musician with unique lyricism.
I played in Duo with him six times from 1986 and two concert tours of
twice in trio with Eliot Zigmund (drum). Four albums Released
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Good smile and handshakes after concert.
Stage photo on the back of jacket "Sweet View"
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It still stayed in my mind "Memories of Scotty"
which he gave to the late Scot LaFaro (b)
in music of Don-san and "Far A Way Land"
which I composed.
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Don Friedman and I performed concert tour
sixtimes, the concerts at about 100 places in Duo.
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Snap shot on the tour. Masuda station in Shimane.
A souvenir picture. What is it that makes
them do it?
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“Hi, Don-san, what do you take?”
“hummm, now just anything if it wmells after Japanese taste.”
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“Hi, Eiji! Is that a sort of pull-cart?
Pull that one! Good! That’s nice, OK, Eiji, smile! ”
….Why, why have I
to hold such a…., oh incredulous!!
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★Autumn in 1987, to New York City , invitation by Don Friedman
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I did cooking in New
York to entertain friends.
Recipe: Udon, Japanese pasta. A whole chicken was elaborately boiled for
soup. I asked “how did you enjoy? Very special?” Answer: “Very special.”
No more…
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With his daughter.
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I produced a solo album for Don Freedman: title “MEANT TO BE” Photos of
jacket,
front and back, are all taken by me. Pretty good album, Isn’t it?
I did duo concert tour with Don six times,
In 1988 Eliot Zigmund (drums) joined us making trio.
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