He was concerned only with playing great music.
Jo, a friend of mine, was just one of the many talented and creative guitarists that I met in Japan. But whenever I heard him play, I was always superbly impressed.
In it for the sound
Too bad for us listeners. But ultimately, great for us listeners.
Sound echoes
On a related note – A mutual acquaintance told me how she remembered seeing Jo walking the streets of their hometown, with his guitar slung over his back. That image has stayed with me for years – as has the sound of Jo's blissful guitar, which continues to echo in my mind.
Introduction to – “Notes from Under the Tatami Mats” (right-click on title)
Top 3 Unbearably Dull Museums / Tourist Attractions
Top 3 Stormy Days
Top 2 Great Weather Days
... and more
Links to my Other Series …
Introduction – "Intro to Vocab-ability" (right-click on title) Guide – "Guide to Entries" (right-click on title)
Index– "Index" to all Chapters and Sections (right-click on title)
Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 1" (right-click on title) Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 2" (right-click on title)
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