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UW Japanese American alumni celebrate 90 years

August 29, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly The University of Washington (UW) hosted its first Japanese student in 1894. Now, over a century later, the University of Washington Nikkei Alumni Association (UWNAA) — the successor of multiple Japanese American student organizations — is celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Bob Hasegawa, Deems Tsutakawa, Evan Ko, Frederica Mackert, Husky Union Building, Japan Consul General Masahiro Omura, Japanese Americans, Lisa Matsumoto, Long Journey Home, Michelle Yoshihara, Northwest Asian Weekly, SYNKOA, Sean Umeda, State Sen, UWNAA, United States, Vol 32 No 36 | August 31 - September 6

February: Deems releases new album

February 24, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Jazz group Deems released its new album, “On Irving Street.” Helmed by pianist and producer Deems Tsutakawa, the album also consists of musicians Paul Richardson, Merwin Kato, Dan Benson, Paul Anderson, David Yamasaki, Tim Horiuchi (a co-producer), Gordon Uchima, and Steve Ryals.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, Central Area, Deems Tsutakawa, February Deems, Seattle, Vol 29 No 9 | February 27 - March 5

An improviser: Deems Tsutakawa

October 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

As a jazz pianist for more than 40 years, Deems Tsutakawa has created an original, distinctive sound known by many jazz fans.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Although Tsutakawa, Asian American, Ayame Tsutakawa, Bon Odori, Deems Taylor, Deems Tsutakawa, EP, International District Summer Festival, Jason Cruz, Meet Tsutakawa, Mount Baker, NWAWF, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Nisei Veterans, Uwajimaya, Vol 28 No 42 | October 10 - October 16

Music pioneers to cross ethnic lines and perform together

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On any given day, Yoshi Minegishi checks his schedule and reviews the many tasks he has in his queue.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2009, Angelo Pizarro, Asian American Pioneers Celebrating Trailblazing Musicians, China Harbor Restaurant, Deems Tsutakawa, Dieter Cui, Garfield High School Orchestra Director Marcus Tsutakawa, Korean, Laura Worth, Seattle Symphony, Sharad Gadre, Stacy Nguyen, Though Ng, Thuy Mien Ngo, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9, Yoshi Minegishi, language

Deems Tsutakawa: Pioneer in Music

August 27, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Born and raised in Seattle, Deems Tsutakawa draws upon life experience for his music. Although Tsutakawa’s grandparents are from Japan, he describes his life experience as “an American experience.”

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2009, Although Tsutakawa, China Harbor Restaurant, Deems Tsutakawa, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Seattle, vol 28 no 36 | August 29 - September 4

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