Dave Monette and ACTUS manager Mr. Tsuturu, John Nonaka
and Sean Fukushima at the ACTUS store in downtown Tokyo. Dave Monette
and John Nonaka, owner of ACTUS and Nonaka Boeki, Ltd., have known each
other since 1984. |
Andrew Balio talks about breathing during the clinic,
with interpreter Sean Fukushima helping out. Sean is not only a wonderful
interpreter, but a trumpet player and Monette client too! |
Hiro Kawashima played a few tunes for the group at
the ACTUS clinic, and was warmly received. Chet Baker is smiling. |
Dave with two Monette clients after the clinic in
Tokyo. |
Our friend Hiro Kawashima, Maki and Andrew pose with
Dave at a popular Tokyo night spot where Hiro and Maki's band regularily
plays. The band can also be seen and heard on Japanese television
every Friday night. |
Ram Oren and Andrew Balio after the clinic, both holding
lighter weight Monette instruments they were demonstrating for the group. |
