July 3, 1945, Toyotama Prison, Japan. A gaunt middle aged man hurried from the main gate. Those outside greeted the bespekled man. It was Josei Toda greeted by his wife Ikue with his nephew and sister in tow. All were dressed for readiness for the air raids which could happen at any moment. Second Soka Gakkai (value creating) President Toda was dressed in a light cotton summer yukaba robe. He looked thin. He had just spent two years in jail, was 45 years old and weighed 165 pounds before impr... read more

Kyle Eastwood could rest on the laurels of his famous last name. After all, he is the son of actor | director Clint Eastwood. But Kyle is an accomplished jazz bassist with a following all his own. 1998's 'From There To Here' was Kyle's debut that paid respect to the jazz he was raised on (Joni Mitchell did a memorable cover of Marvin Gaye's 'Trouble Man'). The cd gained Eastwood plenty of fans because it was an impressive effort of classic jazz.

'Paris Blue' is the latest release from Kyle... read more