In a matter of minutes the skies darken with night and the show begins.....Fitz intros HIROSHIMA

Few were ready to see a drum solo like this one by master taiko drummer Johnny Mori

In a career spanning more than two decades,

Hiroshima has performed for hundreds of thousands,

while their extensive catalog of albums have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

This year marks 20 years since the band's unique combination of distinctively

Japanese elements-June Kuramoto's classical flavored koto,

Johnny Mori's booming taiko drum-with funky pop, urban and jazz sensibilities first hit

the instrumental music charts, and 25 years since saxophonist and

East L.A. native Dan Kuramoto, along with June, first formed the ensemble.

Final bows after three encores and a hug for Fitz..........a perfect jazz evening on the lawn at the Lodge