Smallest Person In The Universe –

As a jazz musician, your relationship with the bass player is vital. My great friend from high school, Colman Nakano, had a feel, pocket and love for the music like few people I've ever met. His (what has appeared to be) effortless touch will be forever missed.

I look back on the after hours rehearsals, jokes at the back of the coach bus and countless times we shared the stage together with complete fondness. Colman, you graced us with your gift for years and have finally moved on to bigger and better things. We will miss you, man.

Much love to my friends we recorded these songs with: 
– Trumpet: Jorge Machain
- Alto Sax: Ronald Holmes
- Tenor Sax: Myself
- Guitar: Steven Van Betten
- Piano: Jacob Mann
- Bass: Colman Nakano, Rest in POWER
- Drums: Greg Hall, Austin Pooley

Illuminations (LVA Jazz Combo Odd, 2008 [by McCoy Tyner])

Evidence (Feat. Myself, Jacob, Steven, Colman, Greg, 2010 [by Thelonious Monk])

Morning Sprite (LVA Jazz Combo Odd, 2008 [by Chick Corea])

Ask Me Now (LVA Jazz Combo Odd, 2008 [by Thelonious Monk])

Tippin' (Feat. Jorge, Myself, Jacob, Steven, Colman, Greg, 2010 [by Art Blakey])

Black Orpheus (Feat. Colman, Steven & Austin, 2008)

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