Hello Keiko-
Yes, Duke Ellington is one of the great jazz pianists, but to me, when I think of Duke Ellington, his orchestra and their recordings always come across my mind first. Shibuya Takeshi...I haven't really heard his CDs particularly before, hope I can check it out sometime. What musics do you like besides piano jazz?

Karl, one of my 2 cats, a black cat named Tomson, ran away 4 nights ago while walking him on a leash at night. Oh, Fall weather and male cats, how could I stop them running away from home!? Today, I put flyer on a board in my apartment, hoping that someone will call me if Tomson were seen....Sigh.

Take care guys,
Marsy.