Yet again, Edusei

It occurred to me at mid-day today that I could go to the symphony again, see Kevin John Edusei and Makoto Ozone one more time before they leave Portland. I could even go early and attend the pre-concert talk. And so I did. I made these photos during the talk, during which Edusei mentioned that he and Ozone will be performing together again, a completely different program—in Glasgow in February, 2026. Then the two of them will be together again in London in May, doing Gershwin again. UK blippers: take note! 

They really are extraordinary musicians, and the respect they have for each other, their enjoyment of each other’s artistry: is clear. The program was even more spectacular the second time than the first. For his encore, Ozone played one of his own compositions. It’s a prayer entitled, “Where do we go from here?” It's on his album called Treasure, performed with Chick Corea and other great jazz musicians. Might be streaming on a platform near you.