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  While the jazz venues are closed, Hot House will share with you previous features of living artists whose birthday is today. As we have done for more the 50 years, we are committed to promote our beloved musicians. Now more than ever we need to keep them in our mind and celebrate them. Enjoy, share, but mostly be safe and stay healthy. 

Mimi Jones: Hot House Issue of March 2018

Makoto Jones: Hot House Issue of April 2020 (online only)

MAKOTO OZONE

DIZZY’S CLUB / APRIL 18-19

Inspired by Oscar Peterson’s formidable sound, Makoto Ozone shifted from organ to piano as his instrument of choice at age 12. That was back in 1973, in his native Kobe, Japan. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston and working in vibes player Gary Burton’s band for six years, he carved out his own international career. He’s been a revered educator, performer and bandleader since returning to Japan in 1989. Makoto’s dynamic playing is marked by deeply intense swing, whether the mood of the moment be breezy or power-driven. This gig teams Makoto with Yasushi Nakamura on bass and Clarence Penn on drums as they dig into original material from Makoto’s latest trio album,

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(Universal), as well as fare from prior projects.

 Ken Franckling.

These events have been cancelled.

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