Wanting to Move in Oakland

One of the nice things about being a newcomer in a place, is that people love to show you their favorite restaurant, bar, bistro or 'hood.' It's a great way to learn about new areas of the city.

JD Lasica dragged me to the Soizic Bistro, before we headed to Yoshis for jazz in the same neighborhood of Oakland in the East Bay.

Yoshis is a well known jazz club in the greater San Francisco area that draws the same callibre of talent as Ryles and Johnny D's in Cambridge.

Last night, Gato Barbieri was on stage; their head saxophonist was leading the way in brightly colored attire, a loud red scarf and dark sunglasses. Fabulous show - my only quirk with jazz clubs is that there's never enough room to dance nor does the protocol allow it.

When you're really connected and at one with the music, the most natural thing for your body to do is to move. And when I move, my feet follow. Then, I'm energized and in this absolutely fabulous zone I never want to leave.