Jazz pianist Hiroko KokubuIhoko Haneda, Japanese jazz pianist Hiroko Kokubu
Japan Ambassador and Ms Koji Haneda hosted the concert of Hiroko Kokubo, a famous Japanese jazz pianist who has played in several international events, including the Jakarta Jazz Festival (Indonesia) and the Catalina Island Jazz Festival (US).
Kokubo delighted the audience with pieces from her albums which celebrate her Japanese roots, and crowd favorites such as the Beatles’ “Hard Day’s Night.”
Lizette Cojuangco, Carol Tan, Edith Lorenzana
Attendees were so enthused by her performance, they stomped their feet and clapped their hands as she played. Ramon Jacinto joined in on the fun and sang two songs.
It was truly an enjoyable and fun occasion filled with warm melodies and good company.–CONTRIBUTED
Grace Ang, Patty AngFrannie Jacinto, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Cory QuirinoErica Kim, US Ambassador Sung Kim , Monaco Consul General Fortune Aleta-LedesmaAilene and Dindo LitonjuaRaffy Guevarra, Ana Jine GuevarraAngola Consul HelenOng, Guatemala Consul Mellie AblazaKristine Dino, Marrise Almeda, Nora TorresTanzania Consul Betty Chua, Betty Medialdea, Beth PeriquetSingaporean Ambassador Kok Li Peng, Swedish Ambassador Harald and Susan FriesJapanese Ambassador Koji and Ihoko HanedaKeiko Ozaeta and Portugal Consul Tony RufinoMalou Lopez of DTI, Neny Pernia, wife of NEDA Director General Ernesto PerniaMazumi Aochi of Japan Embassy, Evelyn Singson of Dusit ThaniMylah Roque, Rita Dy
