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Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion charity concert in Igny

Posted on 14/05/2011 by Hanae Uwajima

May 7th on Saturday, a charity concert of Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion was held in MJC Jean Vilar of Igny 15km away from Paris.
Before the curtain rised, the photograph which a member of Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion took at the time of tour of 2009 in Japan was projected by screen.
For daily sights and cherry blossoms, the image of mount Fuji, we also sent thought to Japan.
Since the performance began from a mellow number changed an atmosphere into a lively tune, the bodies and the hearts waved naturally in the rhythm and the music hall became one.
By the encore, the jazz version of the red dragonfly was shown while hearing a voice of much ‘Bravo’. For a sound came into a heart made people felt power of the music.
The photographs projected by screen was sold for consideration of MJC Jean Vilar at a music hall entrance and the proceeds of total amount was contributed for Japan.

The total amount of the donation achieved 872 euros include of the sales of the photographs, admissions, the contribution to a donation box and the proceeds from the Bar. In addition to the future sales of the photographs will be added.

We thank the musicians, the staff of MJC Jean Vilar for their big generosity and their efforts to bring the most possiblity to the victims and all spectators.
MJC Jean Vilar
http://www.ville-igny.fr/-Maison-pour-tous-MJC-Jean-Vilar-.html

– 220 euros received for the additional photo sales. (19/05/2011)
– 330 euros received for the additional photo sales at the « fête du village » of Igny on the 21th May. the Total amount of the donation is now 1422 euros. Thank you! (23/05/2011)

Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion enchanted the heart of the audience in Magnanville.

Posted on 12/04/2011 by Hanae Uwajima

A melody to echo warmly this evening in one of halls in Magnanville where is a peaceful town one hour drive from Paris. A seat and the closeness of the stage brought a sense of unity among people, the energy and the rhythm of the sounds colored the air of the room, the bodies waved naturally.

Not to mention a melody to attract a person, One of the charm of this group is their character whom three performers standing by different nationality and background. Love to sincere music reached the audience from the state where they played.
After 2 years from thier live-tour in Japan, they loved the japanese culture, the japanese way of life and people and in this concert, they send a yell to Japan with one song called ‘Il faut Pedaler’. It has a warm message to tell people to advance as to pedal bicycles.
Then the concert had enchanted the heart of people, ended the curtain with the encore « red dragonfly ».

The total amount of the donation achieved 425 euros.
We are anxious to thank for all the members of Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion, the spectators and the promoters of the event for their supports for Japan.

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Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion @Magnanville

Posted on 12/04/2011 by Emi Hirasawa

Dans une salle de musique à Magnanville, une ville paisible à une heure de route de Paris, s’est tenu un concert, s’y sont répandues des mélodies.
La proximité des musiciens et des spectateurs ont permis d’unir les pensées, l’énergie et le rythme des sons coloraient l’air de la salle, les corps ondulaient naturellement.
Le génie de ce trio consiste évidemment dans la qualité de leurs musiques qui ne cessent d’émerveiller toutes personnes, mais aussi dans la diversité des origines, parcours et personnalités de chacun des musiciens. On ne peut s’empêcher de tomber sous le charme de leurs performances, de leurs passions, de leurs amours, car ceux-ci se sentent dans leur musique-même.
Eux-mêmes étaient tombés amoureux du Japon car étaient partis en tournée il y a 2 ans, et éprouvent une tendresse toute particulière pour ce pays, d’où le guitariste, Tomohiro Maeda est originaire. Ils ont dédié une chanson pour le Japon et les sinistrés (dont certains doivent faire partie de ceux qui étaient venus les voir aux concerts), une chanson intitulée « il faut pédaler! », pour donner le moral et le courage, même si c’est douloureux, car c’est ce qui permet d’avancer. Une version JAZZ de la célèbre chanson folklorique AKA TONBO (libellules rouges) a fermé la scène dans une grande émotion et des sourires pleins de bienveillance.
Le montant total des dons réunis s’est élevé à 425 euros.
Nous tenons à remercier de tout coeur les membres de Tomohiro Maeda Paris Connexion, et les spectateurs et les organisateurs de l’évènement pour leur chaleureux accueil et leurs soutiens pour le Japon.

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Great Success, The first official charity concert Groove for Japan

Posted on 19/03/2011 by Hanae Uwajima

Charity concert Groove for Japan performed in Cafe de Paris on March 18 was prosperous very much.
there is 169 people arrived to 80 seats. It ended in a great success to exceed expectation.
The total amount is 1366,16euros will given to the Japanese Red Cross society through the Embassy of Japan in Paris.

Tomohiro Maeda (gt)
Georges Beckerich (tp)
Toups Bebey (Perc)
Swala Emati (chant)
Michelle Klein (chant)
Toshi Watanabe (gt)
Norio Hama (gt)
Fan Hang (gt)
Steve Wind (gt)

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Groove for Japan et sa musique soutiennent le Japon: la première mobilisation parisienne de JAPONAIDE

Posted on 19/03/2011 by Shiori Saito COLLET

Nous tenons à remercier les 169 personnes ainsi que les musiciens du groupe Tomohiro Maeda, qui ont participé à notre concert de soutien pour le japon.
Grâce à vous, nous avons pu récolter 1366,16 Euros qui permettront à la Croix Rouge de venir en aide aux sinistrés japonais.
Nous continuons notre action par d’autres manifestations et spectacles de soutien.