Toronto Tour

My first IAJE appearance was a little sour.

How could people come to see unknown pianist's trio when Eddie Gomez played in a next room and Carl Allen did his clinic at the same time?

Tons of people got together in this largest Jazz convention that took place in Toronto this year. The concerts I went to see were packed everywhere. That made me feel so down when my trio only drew 1/10 of the concert hall.

The bottom line was nobody knows me. And I know nobody.
I think the room was too big for me. I wouldn't mind playing on the street so that I hada better chance to be exposed by many of Jazz lovers but they gave us a nice
and grand concert hall.

As a performer, the attendance is a huge issue. If you see the many empty seats, you lose your motivation to play. When I played our 1st tune, I was so upset, losing myself. But after that, I tried not to think about the audience but to focus my music.
After all, I'm not trying to be a next president. If that show is a caucus in Toronto, I'd quit my campaign but I'm not quitting. I am a musician. Creating beauty, man.
The world is not discovering Toru Dodo yet. That's all.

Besides that, I enjoyed much of my trip to Toronto.

A friends of mine, a great artist in Toronto, Tomolennon videotaped our shows and will make my music video. I'll keep you updated on this.

My trio also played at the new year's party for Japanese companies in Toronto. I met many of Japanese friends in Toronto.Thank you for your support!

The weather was good during my stay. It's just good enough to be able to get there and get out without no delay on flight.

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