Hi Everyone!

Thanks for visiting my website. I hope you had a wonderful holiday. My break has been fun. Right now, I’m at home in Southern California visiting my family. It’s a lot warmer here than in Indiana, and I’ve really enjoyed hanging out with my family and dogs. There are some photos of my dogs up on this site so check it out!

As you can tell, this website is a lot different than the last one. I’m excited about this new blog feature which I’ll be updating often. There are also streaming videos, music clips, a photo album, RSS feed and a message forum.

I recently returned from Japan where I played a few concerts. For one of them I collaborated with some very talented jazz musicians. The jazz atmosphere was very warm and I felt like I was really able to connect with the music and the audience. During the trip, I also had the opportunity to perform for a NHK television broadcast. Performing for a studio audience was a lot different from other concerts I’ve done; I enjoyed and appreciated the experience. Here is a photo of my sister and me from after the NHK performance:

Thanks again for visiting and check back soon!

-Esther

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