Had another busy day. First we had another rehearsal for my concert. Then we went to the big theater for Jack DeJohnette’s master class. During the master class Jack invited me, Jason, and Nir to join him and Gerald Cannon (Mycoy Tyner’s bassist) to play a tune. Again it was an amazing experience.

When Jason and I came out the stage door after the master class there was a whole group of kids. The lady that was with them said they all lived in a very small village in the mountains about a couple of hours away. They came on a special field trip to see us and were wondering if they could take a picture with us. 

They were so excited they had us signing anything they had with them, programs, paper, even their shirts.

Before my show I went back to the big hall to see McCoy Tyner.  It was a really inspiring show.  McCoy sounded even better than the last time I saw him.  Mela has been playing in is group for a while now along with Gerald Cannon on bass. We rushed back to the hotel so I could change and get ready for my show.

My show was held right in the hotel at this cool club called Burbija.  It really felt like a jazz club. Tables were set up and there were a few hundred people packed in there.  It was pretty insane trying to get in because people were out the door and to the lobby waiting in a line. Gerald Cannon came down to see my show. 

After my show there was a jam session at the club that went on until 4 AM.  I stayed for a while we all jammed for a bit.  Gerald Cannon joined for a couple of tunes with me Edgar, Jason and Mela.

Some of them went Salsa dancing after, I was too tired to go. Now I’m back in the room heading to bed. It’s like 2 AM.