The Daily Fitchett

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216855029824366972012-02-16T19:04:26.248-08:00The Daily FitchettA new blog about food, travel, music, art, and community <br>By Lisa Kato Fitchett and Mark Edward FitchettLisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.comBlogger1031100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-13412531874724520872011-09-06T14:01:00.000-07:002011-09-07T16:46:37.819-07:00Sneak Preview: Composers Today & Improvisation Web Sites

I created two new web sites - one to provide information about the Composers Today program, and the other to provide information about the Improvisation Program for the Music Teachers' Association California (MTAC) Long Beach Branch. These are just in the testing phase right now, and are pending MTACLB Board approval. The goal for me was to test Google and WordPress web site template and hosting

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-55747131385696786752011-07-30T14:41:00.000-07:002011-08-01T14:26:27.201-07:00Open Solo Division at SYMF 2011

SYMF (Southwestern Youth Music Festival) winner Nicholas Echeverry in the Open Solo division Congratulations to Nicholas Echeverry, student at Long Beach School of Music, for his 2nd place win in the Open Solo piano competition at the Southwestern Youth Music Festival this past weekend! "Open Solo" division is a pretty competitive category- nice work, Nick! -- See Nick Echeverry's Piano Blog --

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-79814626585717239972011-07-18T22:41:00.000-07:002011-07-19T19:17:08.659-07:00Philadanco! Passion and Precision at Cerritos Performing Arts Center

Cerritos Performing Arts Center photographed by Lisa Kato Fitchett, 3/13/2011. The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) founded by Joan Myers Brown in 1970, is a modern contemporary dance company that tours nationally and internationally. For 34 years, the company has traveled the country and the world, performing before sold-out audiences of diverse people of all ages, creed, ethnicity and

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-41614093923631623042011-07-16T05:39:00.000-07:002011-07-16T05:39:00.547-07:00After The Storm, Part 5

Oakhurst, California - A great afternoon of hiking and photography the day after a large snow storm blanketed the entire area surrounding our friend's family cabin.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-1355878146542914972011-07-15T05:32:00.000-07:002011-07-15T05:32:00.792-07:00After The Storm, Part 4

Wintry landscape in Oakhurst, CA photographed by Lisa Kato Fitchett. We interrupt this week's bad news (Japan, tsunami, displacement, death toll) to bring you more photographs of the landscape the day after a big snowstorm in Oakhurst, California.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-6164668249087290382011-07-14T23:59:00.000-07:002011-07-21T09:50:44.945-07:00Potatoes Au Gratin

One of my favorite foods when I was a teenager was potatoes Au Gratin, so I am thrilled to present my version of this recipe here. This version is similar to making lasagna in that the key is layering. Ingredients: 4 russet potatoes, sliced thinly (1/8 inch slices) 1 whole yellow onion, sliced into thin rings 1 stick butter 6 Tablespoons flour (or Wondra) 4 Cups milk 3 Cups shredded Mild

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-58450406648648330772011-05-01T22:29:00.000-07:002011-05-01T22:29:49.468-07:00Where Were You When You Heard The News?

Reaction to News of Osama Bin Laden's Death Crowds gather to celebrate on the streets of New York City

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-53117980672703895912011-04-30T07:57:00.000-07:002011-05-01T22:52:15.253-07:00Julien Musafia

I just got my hands on an extremely rare copy of Dr. Julien Musafia’s The Art of Fingering in Piano Playing, 95 pages, c. 1971 - a gold mine of information for the serious pianist, but unfortunately it’s been out of print for years. The book that I have looks like it was originally part of a college library collection - it's still got the college stamp and Dewey Decimal numbers on it. The few

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-31016755235956723012011-04-29T09:23:00.000-07:002011-04-29T09:23:08.416-07:00The Planet of Sound

From The Planet of Sound - We discovered this cool blog on Tumlr - The Planet of Sound...Where's the "Love" button?

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-40890592472092914982011-03-25T05:44:00.000-07:002011-03-25T05:44:00.622-07:00Friday Forecast

Long Beach, California - Forecast for Friday: DeeDee Rescher's ukelele lesson Weekly guitar jam session meeting with Makoto and Jim Drum practice Full day at Long Beach School of Music Pack for Vegas road trip ...whew!

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-69754739096783598022011-03-20T23:58:00.000-07:002011-03-21T20:56:10.136-07:00Leadership Redondo Aims to Raise $100k For Veterans' Park Band Shell

Rendering of proposed structure by Ottolia & Barnes Architecture. Redondo Beach, California - Who is Leadership Redondo Class of 2010? This group of dedicated volunteers initially set out to raise $70,000 to replace Redondo Beach's 50-year old band shell structure in Veterans' Park, not realizing that it would cost nearly $180,000 to get it done. Due to their persistence, coordination with the

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-30536893670115483182011-03-19T22:46:00.000-07:002011-03-22T09:50:48.715-07:00Links To Reliable Relief Agencies Helping Japan

Updated Links to Reliable Relief Agencies Working to Help Japan: Photo: Shelter Boxes heading to Japan. www.ShelterBox.com. UNICEF - U.S. Fund appeals for donations for children and families in Japan - 100% of donations will go to Japan relief efforts - funding needed for items in short supply such as diapers and hygiene kits. Shelter Box (International charitable relief organization) -

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-77098210416506954692011-03-18T03:58:00.000-07:002011-03-18T12:42:50.061-07:00Coming Up Sunday: Mark Fitchett Band in Redondo Beach

Mark your calendar! The Mark Fitchett Band will perform a selection of jazz, classic rock and blues in Redondo Beach this Sunday, March 20, 2011, in order to raise money for the revitalization of the Veteran's Park Bandshell in Redondo Beach. The event includes catered dinner and silent auction, and is sponsored by Leadership Redondo Class of 2010, a group of South Bay volunteers who are trying

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-19940108864132413502011-03-17T00:45:00.000-07:002011-03-22T09:53:22.882-07:00Japan - How to Help

Eight Things You Can Do To Help: (Updated 3/19/11) Related Post: List of Reliable Agencies Helping Japan (Updated 3/21/11) Donate a ShelterBox - Over 492,000 people have been displaced. Go to Japanese Red Cross Society (page is in English) and click "donate". Donate to the Red Cross by phone by texting "REDCROSS" to 90999 to add $10 (billed to phone bill). Donate $10 to American Red Cross:

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-76739043452267451232011-03-16T05:58:00.000-07:002011-03-21T10:42:32.137-07:00Interview with Freedom4U Founder Greg Allen

Freedom4U Community Youth Concert in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. As the founder of non-profit organization Freedom4U on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Dr. Greg Allen is a prominent community fund raiser, and advocate for local youth in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. The Daily Fitchett: Dr. Allen, what is Freedom 4U? Greg Allen: Freedom4U, in a nutshell, is an organization that offers youth

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-4483694066021482002011-03-15T06:11:00.000-07:002011-03-15T14:01:27.974-07:00The Founders' Circle at the L.A. Music Center

The Founders' Circle at the L.A. Music Center photographed by Lisa Kato Fitchett. "The restrooms in the Founders' Circle are practically reason enough to pony up the $30,000 donation to get in." - a female patron overheard at the L.A. Music Center. Pictured here: The Founders' Circle, a private club for donors who support the Los Angeles Opera. The Founders' Circle serves a pre-performance

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-54532516709929860122011-03-14T05:58:00.001-07:002011-03-21T10:54:27.342-07:00The 6th Annual Celebrate Dance Festival in L.A.

The Alex Theatre in Glendale, California photographed by Lisa Kato Fitchett. Glendale, California - The dance community of Los Angeles packed the Alex Theatre on North Brand Boulevard for the sixth annual "Celebrate Dance", a varied program of over half a dozen preeminent dance companies representing some of today's most exciting talents in contemporary, jazz, ballet, and modern dance. The

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-51043931653035573572011-03-13T05:45:00.000-07:002011-03-14T00:24:43.395-07:00After The Storm, Part 3

Snow covered tree in the day's fading light, photographed by Lisa Kato Fitchett. Snow covered tree in the fading light of day, from a series of snowy landscape photographs taken the day after a snow storm blanketed Oakhurst, California. See Related Posts: After The Storm (Part 1) After The Storm, Part 2 --The Daily Fitchett, 3/13/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-68569526924484728922011-03-12T05:57:00.000-08:002011-03-14T21:21:49.072-07:00After The Storm, Part 2

Snowy Tree Tops. Photograph by Lisa Kato Fitchett. We saw the late afternoon sun glinting off of snowy tree tops, and behind it, the cobalt blue sky trying to peek through lavender clouds. Subject: Travel, Photography, Oakhurst, California. See Related Post: After The Storm (Part 1) After The Storm, Part 3 More Related Posts: Oakhurst, California. --The Daily Fitchett, 3/12/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-45310764347610565732011-03-11T05:52:00.000-08:002011-03-15T13:49:41.523-07:00Midlife Crisis at the Long Beach Aquarium

Long Beach, California - Coming up in April, the members of the Adult Garage Band 101 rock camp, a.k.a. "Midlife Crisis" will rock the Aquarium of the Pacific on April 1st, 2011, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Midlife Crisis members are: Randy Berler (vocals and guitar), John Tailor (bass), Gregory Hex (vocals and guitar), Jim Crenshaw (guitar), Linda Thompson (drums), Barbara Jackson (vocals, keyboards,

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-13160869317150492892011-03-10T06:15:00.000-08:002011-03-10T17:20:38.908-08:00After The Storm

Snow Storm Blankets Oakhurst, CA. Photograph by Lisa Kato Fitchett. On the day of a huge snowstorm, we drove in to Oakhurst, California. What you see here is the wintry scene that we witnessed as we hiked around on the following day. --The Daily Fitchett, 3/10/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-50348315885880481012011-03-09T06:13:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:29:15.820-08:00Cornish Game Hens

Cornish Game Hen, Rosemary, Lemon & Garlic. The Daily Fitchett. The new big hit at our house is Cornish game hens, pictured below with rosemary garnish, potatoes au gratin, and mixed green salad with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced pear. See the pinkness in the juice in the photo above? That's what I couldn't see when it was still in the baking pan. This one had to go back in the

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-25615394832253838752011-03-08T06:16:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:31:54.041-08:00Cult of the Wrong Note: "Muscle Machine"

Last week we wrote about the new reissue scheduled for Mark's classic 90's rock/jazz/fusion album Cult of the Wrong Note. One of the songs off of that album is "Muscle Machine", a hard-driving funky uptempo tune with snarling guitar and a strong bass line. Muscle Machine is now available for preview on www.SoundCloud.com. The Cult of the Wrong Note are: Mark Fitchett: Guitar, Rick Hollander:Bass,

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-38530679125519882062011-03-07T11:02:00.000-08:002011-03-21T10:13:28.919-07:00Herbie Hancock at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Walt Disney Concert Hall photographed at night by Lisa Kato Fitchett. Los Angeles, CA - Herbie Hancock shared the stage with saxophone legend Wayne Shorter, bassist Dave Holland, and drummer Vinnie Coliauta for an almost sold-out concert Saturday night at Walt Disney Hall. The focus of the evening was the sonic explorations of four masters, beyond the bounds of a predictable groove, melodic

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-44411793709222990372011-03-06T03:22:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:34:52.637-08:00Jam Session: Knypstra, Cser & Fitchett

Knypstra, Cser & Fitchett Palos Verdes Estates, CA - A wonderful set of standards was performed at this impromptu jam session with bassist Ravi Knypstra, pianist Laszlo J. Cser, and Mark Fitchett. Professor Cser, formerly an instructor of jazz composition and big band arranging at Los Angeles City College, is very much an impeccable pianist with a sharp sense of musical humor. --The Daily

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-79977842755971950402011-03-05T06:15:00.000-08:002011-03-23T11:21:13.510-07:00Lion Dance

Related Post: Chinese New Year I'm following up on my Chinese New Year post earlier this week with a little more about the Lion Dance. Thanks go to our friends Jenny Ru and Jeff Kind in Palos Verdes Estates for including us in this fabulous event, and kudos to the lion performers who danced through the crowd, negotiating stairs, party guests, doorways, and furniture while operating the lion's

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-19128785182831962372011-03-04T06:12:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:35:45.816-08:00Peggy Zask Gallery

Peggy Zask Gallery in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Candid photo of three South Bay area guitarists at Saturday night's wine tasting and art auction at Peggy Zask Gallery, 2/26/11, in the Golden Cove Center in Rancho Palos Verdes. Pictured below, from left to right: South Bay School of Music guitarist Tim Wingate, guitarist Mark Fitchett, and Alva's Music owner Matt Lincir. Tim Wingate, Mark

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-12979980631657541462011-03-03T00:30:00.001-08:002011-03-05T11:02:52.120-08:00"Long Haul Man" Preview From Mark's New Album

The third track off of Mark's upcoming Working Man album is here! Click to listen: Long Haul Man, by Mark Fitchett --The Daily Fitchett, 3/3/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-19568193510139208912011-03-02T14:03:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:34:17.760-08:00Mark Fitchett & The Cult of the Wrong Note

Mark Fitchett's classic 90's Cult of the Wrong Note rock/jazz/fusion album is slated to be re-issued and released with new artwork by Gabe Kreiswirth. The album shows The Cult of the Wrong Note's trademark tight rhythm section, virtuosic soloing, strong songwriting and orchestration. The entire album (all tracks) are available for preview on SoundCloud. Featuring Mark Fitchett: Guitar, Rick

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-42393520861723904872011-03-02T03:59:00.000-08:002011-03-11T21:25:29.342-08:00Restricted: No One Under 30 Allowed

Adult Garage Band 101, adult rock camp, Peninsula School of Music. Adult Garage Band 101 - students ages 30 and up from Peninsula School of Music, South Bay, and Long Beach School of Music in rehearsal for their gig at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The band decided to call themselves "Midlife Crisis". Related Post: Midlife Crisis at Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific See full color

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-67975145628847151962011-03-01T04:57:00.000-08:002011-03-01T12:41:50.216-08:00Kung Pao Chicken

Prep cooking for Szechuan Ma Po Tofu and Kung Pao Chicken Emboldened by last week's success with Chinese cooking, I decided to try cooking two dishes at once - Szechuan Ma Po Tofu (with some tweaks) and Kung Pao Chicken. I needed Mark's help to stir fry the Kung Pao veggies while everything else was going on in order to not burn anything! Okay, so I'm not exactly a chef yet... Here is my

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-64192747314199314472011-02-28T05:21:00.000-08:002011-03-23T11:22:51.104-07:00Chinese New Year

Related Post: Lion Dance Disappointed that I didn't bring my video camera for this, but at least I had the camera. Here are my snapshots of the exciting lion dance at a Chinese New Year's Party, in Palos Verdes Estates, California. The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance in which two performers (the lion's "head" and "body") mimic a lion's movements in a vigorous, martial arts stylized

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-51766143847968418882011-02-27T05:59:00.000-08:002011-03-21T10:11:31.398-07:00The Story Behind "If It Ain't Broke"

Inspired by octogenarian couples who'd been together for over five decades, Canadian songwriter Mark Fitchett wrote If It Ain't Broke. Mark deeply admired his grandparents Joe and Dorothy, uncle Don and aunt Doreen, paternal grandparents Norton and Ann, great uncle Joe and aunt Tracy, and next door neighbors Howard and Francis. Here's the story behind the song: "I just happened to be thinking

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-84029291904323188072011-02-26T14:51:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:08:55.166-08:00"If It Ain't Broke" Preview From Mark's New Album

The second track off of Mark's upcoming Working Man album is here! Click to listen: If It Ain't Broke, by Mark Fitchett Mark Fitchett at the Palos Verdes Music Festival If It Ain't Broke by Mark Fitchett He leaves his socks On the living room floorLeaves the seat down Every night he snoresShe talks way too much Or so he saysMakes them late Every time they go someplace Sometimes they will

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-3469088471861827982011-02-25T12:08:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:42:47.399-08:00It Feels Like Pitch Black

Video excerpts of the 2010 dance performance It Feels Like Pitch Black, and documentary Sweet Spot: A Meeting of Two Worlds, with original modern dance music composed by Mark Fitchett, featuring The Regina Klenjoski Dance Company and the Tennessee Children's Dance Ensemble. Both It Feels Like Pitch Black and the accompanying documentary Sweet Spot: A Meeting of Two Worlds were executive produced

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-77118918389497199152011-02-24T23:29:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:15:30.484-08:00Igloo

Hikers Discover Igloo in Lower Yosemite. The Daily Fitchett. While hiking in Lower Yosemite, we happened upon this igloo that someone had built. While we were goofing around in the igloo, another hiker who had witnessed its construction came up and told us a family of three - mom, dad, and son - had built it in less than two hours. This particular igloo was tall enough at the center that a

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-59279566569414793892011-02-23T23:16:00.000-08:002011-03-11T13:37:04.115-08:007th Annual Temecula Wine & Music Festival

Temecula Wine & Music Festival. This year the 7th Annual Temecula Wine and Music Festival will welcome Grammy Award winning artists David Pack, Patrice Rushen, and Freddie Ravel; Jazz pianist Gregg Karukas, singer Kevyn Lettau, singer Lynne Fiddmont, drummer Harvey Mason, guitarist Paul Jackson Jr., trumpeter Greg Adams, saxophonist Everette Harp, southern California's hot old school R&B/smooth

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-3449012804641666332011-02-21T07:18:00.000-08:002011-02-26T16:41:20.333-08:00"When" Preview from Mark's New Album

Click to Listen: When (Bury Me Lonely In My Grave) "When (Bury Me Lonely)" off of Mark Fitchett's new "Working Man" album When (Bury Me Lonely In My Grave) by Mark Fitchett When does the heartache end,And all the pieces fit back together againWhen does it change, will it ever go awayOr will they bury me lonely in my grave? Love comes so easilyWraps you in a blanket of Everything's perfect even

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-67716614544336397792011-02-20T18:32:00.000-08:002011-02-28T12:52:19.110-08:00Szechuan Ma Po Tofu

Continuing on with my (almost) daily cooking, I discovered this great tasting, easy-to-make dish based on a recipe originally posted by Linjo on AllRecipes.com. Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey 2 T cooking sherry 1 tsp cornstarch or Wondra 1/8 C black beans, mashed 1/2 T chili paste with garlic 1 tsp cayenne pepper 4 T soy sauce 3 tsp crushed garlic 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 1 package tofu (

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-23642331695978107362011-02-19T21:16:00.000-08:002011-02-24T12:02:46.056-08:00"Mom's" Lasagna

Usually Mark and I clash in the kitchen (he claims I'm "too slow"), but this time we teamed up. The result is: Lasagna! This dish is easy to make, and tastes great - full of flavor, well balanced, good texture, and substantial - not too meaty, not too cheesy, not too watery, and not too dry. The key ingredients indicated by a (!) give our version of this dish its taste and texture, and the real

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-25377202801799948062011-02-18T22:22:00.000-08:002011-02-24T12:03:18.300-08:00Fennel Salmon

Mark Fitchett's fennel salmon with parmesan asparagus I came home and Mark had fried up his own version of a lightly breaded fennel salmon with roasted Parmesan asparagus and new potatoes. Yum! Ingredients: 1/4 C. Cornstarch or Wondra 3 T. Olive Oil 1 lb. Salmon filets 1 bunch asparagus 8 new potatoes 1/4 C. chopped onion 1/4 bunch spinach leaves 1/2 C. grated parmesan Serves 2. The wine

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-45647847202540812122011-02-13T19:39:00.000-08:002011-03-02T11:33:29.792-08:00Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken Vindaloo with link to recipe on Epicurean web site It was highly ambitious - you might say naive or even stupid - of me as a relatively new cook to even attempt to make this dish with it's dozen or so freshly ground spices. Note: If you're going to cook Indian and Pakistani recipes, make sure you've got an electric spice grinder. I foolishly pushed on with this recipe with only a

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-44342054045703272562011-02-11T13:17:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:56:33.198-08:00Live at Alva's

Video footage of live performance at Alva's Showroom. The band are: Lisa Kato Fitchett (piano), Craig Roth (keyboards), Allen Ellis (vibraphone), Mark Fitchett (guitar), Stephanie James (flute), Gregory Scott Alban (drums), Anthony Alvarez (bass). Watch Video Link to video performance of Mark Fitchett Live at Alva's

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-14136158913405202612011-02-09T17:43:00.000-08:002011-02-27T00:55:15.922-08:00Rockwell Sheraton & Jim Hale

Entertainment producer Rockwell Sheraton (The Cinedicate) and jazz trumpeter Jim Hale goofing around at Brian Daly's Super Bowl Sunday party. --The Daily Fitchett, 2/6/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-9303187133184321572011-02-07T17:10:00.000-08:002011-02-27T00:55:39.480-08:00Claudia Krikorian

Snapshot at sunset: Claudia Krikorian, owner of Peninsula Montessori School, at a friend's party in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. --The Daily Fitchett, 2/6/11. Claudia Krikorian

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-14007277990610843712011-02-06T15:36:00.000-08:002011-03-01T14:19:06.112-08:00Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett

Jam session on Super Bowl Sunday with Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett Thanks to Brian Daly for hosting this party, and to Gregory Scott Alban (Morgan Stanley) and Rockwell Sheraton (The Cinedicate) for putting together the jam session! Pictured here: Mark Fitchett (guitar), Jimbo Ross (violin), Shari Puorto (vocals), Dan Malouin (bass), and of course Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett on drums. Read

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-27148681312588757772011-02-05T11:47:00.000-08:002011-02-27T01:13:26.684-08:00Starting a New Tradition

We've got a tradition at our house. Every Friday while I'm still at work, Mark decides on a menu, shops, and prepares a really nice evening meal for us. Since our jazz cruise, however, I feel compelled to cook. Part of the inspiration came from the variety of fresh food prepared daily on board the ship. But an even bigger inspiration was been my friend Claudia, an accomplished educator,

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-50158246176963362042011-02-03T12:05:00.000-08:002011-03-12T11:34:20.419-08:00David Sanborn at The Floridian

David Sanborn in Ft Lauderdale At the end of the jazz cruise, we ran into David Sanborn on the way into The Floridian - the best diner in Fort Lauderdale, where all the locals go. Pictured here, left to right: Claudia Krikorian, Lisa Kato Fitchett, Jim Hale, Dorothy Axelrod, with David Sanborn (center). --The Daily Fitchett, 1/30/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-14406711006597324772011-02-02T21:06:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:47:22.558-08:00Gerald Albright / Jonathan Butler Concert

Gerald Albright / Jonathan Butler Concert. Jazz cruise 2011. The jazz cruise audience was on its feet at the evening concert headlined by Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler, on the ms Noordam. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/28/2011.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-75034463078548518932011-02-01T12:53:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:47:56.612-08:00Meditation at Sea

Mark Fitchett on Caribbean jazz cruise. The Daily Fitchett, 1/25/11. Pictured here: Mark Fitchett relaxing in the piano bar on the third deck of the ms Noordam. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/25/2011.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-14764814146837197192011-01-29T23:43:00.000-08:002011-02-27T01:10:56.303-08:00Mark Fitchett

Guitarist Mark Fitchett On the way back from the Bahamas, guitarist Mark Fitchett on the starboard side of the 10th deck with his "travel" telecaster. It looks windy, but the warm Caribbean temperature made it feel perfect. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/29/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-14455424700924256192011-01-29T15:39:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:49:27.322-08:00George Duke

Mark Fitchett, George Duke, Lisa Kato Fitchett Jazz cruise snapshots: Here we are with gracious keyboard legend George Duke...Grateful thanks to Corinne Duke for taking this photograph! --The Daily Fitchett, 1/29/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-44866312402073975742011-01-28T22:34:00.000-08:002011-02-27T00:56:55.178-08:00Marcus Miller and The Axelrods

Marcus Miller with friends Ron and Dorothy Axelrod Will the real Marcus Miller please stand up?? Ron grabbed Mark's hat for this fun snapshot. Marcus Miller is very gracious and is friends with the Axelrods. He's got some great stories about what it was like starting out as a 17-year-old studio musician in New York City, the recording session where he met pianist Richard Tee, working with Barry

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-71200838281273535172011-01-28T21:57:00.000-08:002011-03-02T00:03:06.242-08:00Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas This is seriously one of my favorite photographs ever. Mark is wading out into the Caribbean waters off the beach at Half Moon Cay, a private island in the Bahamas. The waves are literally only inches tall, the white sand is as soft as sifted flour, you can wade out 50 feet and still touch the ground, and there are little silver colored fish darting about two feet from

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-63288943547244166452011-01-28T05:49:00.000-08:002011-03-10T20:07:20.243-08:00Joey DeFrancesco

Organist Joey DeFrancesco Jazz cruise snapshots: Joey DeFrancesco after his headlining late night jazz trio performance. Also performing with Joey's excellent trio was guitarist Dwight Sills and drummer Rayford Griffin. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/28/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-86576794411579785202011-01-27T15:26:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:51:13.114-08:00Larry Braggs

Lisa Kato Fitchett with Larry Braggs I was really thrilled to run into Larry Braggs, Tower of Power lead singer extraordinaire, in between concerts on the jazz cruise. Aside from the fact that he's a brilliant singer, he's also the nicest guy in person. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/28/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-83529358508460736182011-01-27T12:39:00.000-08:002011-02-27T00:58:24.503-08:00Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Friends on the famed beaches of the Virgin Gorda "Baths", BVI After a semi-arduous journey through narrow caves and grottoes, we found ourselves on the beach of the Virgin Gorda "Baths", British Virgin Islands. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/27/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-3839006501457595352011-01-26T22:03:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:52:11.802-08:00St John, US Virgin Islands

View from the grounds near the governor's mansion Wish we were still there! This photograph was taken while hiking near the governor's mansion on the beach at St. John, US Virgin Islands. It was weird to see US Coast Guard vessels, Obama bumper stickers, and American flags clearly visible as we sailed about this part of the world which seemed so far from home. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/26/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-5261997718733731282011-01-26T13:11:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:52:42.426-08:00St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

View of the port of Charlotte Amalie on St. John, US Virgin Islands Photograph of the port of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, taken from the ferry boat to St. John, US Virgin Islands --The Daily Fitchett, 1/26/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-58811197100060475312011-01-25T15:18:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:53:30.166-08:00View From The Third Deck

After stopping at the Bahamian capital city of Nassau, we sailed for a full day. The third level of the ms Noordam has an outdoor deck wrapping around the entire ship. This was the view from the starboard deck. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/25/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-57412411788662328442011-01-24T11:47:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:46:43.858-08:00Nassau, Bahamas

View of the Bahamian resort Atlantis from the cruise ships gangway View from the cruise ships gangway going in to the Bahamian capital city of Nassau. The luxury resort Atlantis can be seen across the water. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/24/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-60970644390834755572011-01-23T15:11:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:42:16.739-08:00Fort Lauderdale

View of Fort Lauderdale from jazz cruise ship. The Daily Fitchett, 1/23/11. View of the harbor at Fort Lauderdale from the balcony of our stateroom on the seventh deck, on Sunday, January 23rd, the day of departure. --The Daily Fitchett, 1/23/11.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-45543461711861049472011-01-12T12:51:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:28:02.502-07:00The Crossings - Final Place

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company; Photography by Rose Eichenbaum. Here is "Final Place" the eleventh and final track from The Crossings. Pictured here: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company; Choreography by Regina Klenjoski; Dance photography by Rose Eichenbaum. Listen to Final Resting Place, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-45594710564735245452011-01-11T12:39:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:27:37.444-07:00The Crossings - Between Worlds

The Regina Klenjoski Dance Company; Photography by Rose Eichenbaum. Welcome to "Between Worlds" the tenth installment and penultimate track from The Crossings series. Listen to Between Worlds, by Mark Fitchett. Pictured above, The Regina Klenjoski Dance Company, choreography by Regina Klenjoski, photography by Rose Eichenbaum.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-7283393323169248932011-01-10T12:35:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:27:12.892-07:00The Crossings - Fruit

Choreography by Regina Klenjoski; Photography: Rose Eichenbaum. Here is "Fruit", the ninth installment of The Crossings series. Listen to Fruit, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-44555134729556269462011-01-09T12:30:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:26:49.270-07:00The Crossings - Shedding

The Regina Klenjoski Dance Company. Welcome to Shedding, the eighth installment in our Crossings series! Pictured here: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company; Choreography by Regina Klenjoski. Listen to Shedding, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-46658612283108887732011-01-08T12:24:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:26:23.040-07:00The Crossings - Title Track by Mark Fitchett

Choreography by Regina Klenjoski; Photography by Rose Eichenbaum. Welcome to Crossings, the seventh installment and title track for our series! Pictured here: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company; Choreography by Regina Klenjoski; Dance photography by Rose Eichenbaum. Click to listen to the full sound clip from the Crossings, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-76571161521580025982011-01-07T12:13:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:25:58.700-07:00The Crossings - Empty Room

Photography: Rose Eichenbaum. Here's the sixth installment in our Crossings series: "Empty Room". Choreography by Regina Klenjoski. Pictured here: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company; Photography by Rose Eichenbaum. Click to listen: Empty Room, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-2216869937625145062011-01-06T12:08:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:25:35.372-07:00The Crossings - Fire and Ice

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company. Here's the fifth installment in our Crossings series: "Fire and Ice". Choreography by Regina Klenjoski. Listen to Fire and Ice, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-4192360076627863392011-01-05T11:57:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:25:04.680-07:00The Crossings - Time

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company. The fourth installment of our Crossings series is "Time". Choreography by Regina Klenjoski. Listen to Time, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-30285420845874368042011-01-04T11:52:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:24:30.650-07:00The Crossings - Breath

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company. Welcome to the third installment in our Crossings series - "Breath". Pictured here: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company; Photography by Rose Eichenbaum; Choreography by Regina Klenjoski. Click to listen: Breath, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-80015918199997471682011-01-03T11:39:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:23:52.735-07:00The Crossings - Strength

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company. The second installment in our Crossings series is "Strength". Choreography by Regina Klenjoski. Click to listen: Strength, by Mark Fitchett.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-26541550650658059422011-01-02T11:27:00.000-08:002011-03-13T09:22:59.755-07:00The Crossings - Gods/Strength

The Crossings was photographed by Rose Eichenbaum. The first soundscape installment from The Crossings is here! Award-winning Los Angeles choreographer Regina Klenjoski's The Crossings is about the transition from Life to Death, with original score by Mark Fitchett, costume design by Denise Lichter, lighting design by Eileen Cooley, and support from The City of Torrance and The James Armstrong

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-45012536945001717572011-01-01T10:52:00.000-08:002011-03-12T11:36:42.839-08:00The Daily Fitchett

We're taking our blog in a whole new direction, inspired by the daily realities of cooking, cleaning, making music, making art, and making a living. Included here are photographs from our travels, recipes from our kitchen, sound clips from Mark's album, interviews, photographs of events, scribbled notes and observations, snapshots of friends new and old. It's about the journey, not the

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-81884693113161235002010-12-29T23:00:00.000-08:002011-02-21T20:14:47.391-08:00Carter Larsen

Stephanie James and the Mark Fitchett Band were invited to perform at the CD release party for Pianist Carter Larsen in Santa Monica, CA. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-32632505856675957082010-12-12T21:39:00.000-08:002011-02-27T00:58:48.764-08:00Holiday Jam Session

Joe Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Mark Fitchett, Warren Hill Jim and Claudia's Holiday Party gets better and better every year - and that's no small feat. Pictured here in this snapshot of the musician's jam session: Joe Kennedy (piano), Michael Kennedy (bass), Mark Fitchett (guitar), Warren Hill (saxophone) --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-54862256134010898362010-11-24T22:36:00.000-08:002011-02-24T23:40:36.449-08:00Oakhurst, California

Oakhurst, California, a small town near Yosemite. Travel photo on The Daily Fitchett The grandeur of Yosemite and surrounding territory is absolutely awe inspiring. Just look at the scale height of the trees versus the height of Tara and Mark, pictured here. All the trees in Yosemite National Park and nearby areas seem to be as big - or bigger - than the ones here. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-18281256887144733482010-11-23T21:35:00.000-08:002011-03-02T20:57:44.701-08:00Half Dome Roadside Snapshot

Would you believe this photo is just a snapshot taken with our digital camera while stopped on the side of the road? Grateful thanks go to our friends Tara and Mike who invited us to come along with them on this breathtaking trip, and also to Corinne and Michael for letting us stay at their beautiful cabin. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-23684095941170974642010-09-20T18:45:00.000-07:002011-02-27T00:59:08.115-08:00Classical Jam Session with Stephanie James

Wind Quintet performing at the Rancho Palos Verdes home of jazz flutist Stephanie James --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-46859123307274374002010-07-31T14:00:00.000-07:002011-02-27T00:59:38.804-08:00Jam Session with James Christopher

The guitar summit that turned out for James's birthday jam session: Makoto Miyashita, Mark Fitchett, Mike Sims, Gregory Scott Alban, Dan Malouin, and James Christopher --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-37666293290759117652010-07-25T13:07:00.000-07:002011-02-26T11:57:07.600-08:00Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival

Video excerpts of rocking live performances by vocalists Donna Butler and Bob Luna with The Mark Fitchett Band at the Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival: Watch Video The band are: Donna Butler (vocals), Mark Fitchett (guitar), Anthony Alvarez (bass), Gregory Scott Alban (drums), Robert Edward Luna (keyboards and vocals). Guests: Jim Hale (trumpet), Pam Teren (vocals). Donna Butler and

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-71917834396874142212010-05-22T20:32:00.000-07:002011-02-26T17:07:25.366-08:00Joe Orrantia

Writer/animator Joseph Gilbert Orrantia in Silverlake Snapshot of writer/animator/director Joseph Gilbert Orrantia playing a toy concertina in his kitchen in Silverlake. Dinner and accordion music - what could be better? Joe was one of the original animators on Ren and Stimpy when the Spumco production company was just nine people - including creator John Kricfalusi and director Bob Camp. More

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-8436185255986870212010-02-20T00:22:00.000-08:002011-02-27T14:28:18.962-08:00Lester Horton Award Nominees

Los Angeles costume designer Denise Lichter and choreographer Regina Klenjoski, with composer Mark Fitchett at the Lester Horton Awards Lester Horton Award Nominees Denise Lichter (costume design), Regina Klenjoski (choreopgraphy), Mark Fitchett (original music score) --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-74844161700279962802009-12-31T00:03:00.000-08:002011-02-26T12:27:14.556-08:00Palm Springs

Mark Fitchett in Palm Springs, California This is one of my favorite photographs of Mark, taken on New Year's Eve, at the Mariposa Cafe, in downtown Palm Springs. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-8562674214404012212009-12-24T20:47:00.000-08:002011-03-02T20:45:10.536-08:00Mike Gin at the Bravo Awards

Bill Beverly and Lisa Kato Fitchett with Redondo Beach Mayor Mike Gin Real estate attorney Bill Beverly, Peninsula School of Music owner Lisa Kato Fitchett, and Redondo Beach mayor Mike Gin at the Asia America Symphony Association's Bravo Awards in Los Angeles. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-75247055673650189812009-11-28T22:14:00.000-08:002011-02-26T12:25:09.987-08:00Chris Botti in Lake Tahoe

Jazz trumpet player Chris Botti with friends Jazz trumpeters in the house! Jim Hale with Chris Botti after a performance in Lake Tahoe --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-11407666135518639212009-11-28T21:12:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:54:43.073-08:00Chris Botti Live

Chris Botti speaking from the stage in Lake Tahoe In Lake Tahoe: Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti performed material from his albums "Italia", "Chris Botti in Boston", and "When I Fall in Love". --The Daily Fitchett, 11/28/09.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-66832562014505246382009-11-28T19:46:00.000-08:002011-02-26T17:18:05.063-08:00Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe snapshot: We're grateful for the Thanksgiving weekend where we got to see Chris Botti, Boney James, and spend some relaxing quality time with friends. Walking around, conversations over dinner, skiing...all simple things that add up to better living. Thank you, Jim and Claudia! --The Daily Fitchett, 11/28/09.

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-196641948820291592009-11-26T13:52:00.000-08:002011-02-24T10:15:03.166-08:00Skiing

Lake Tahoe: Ever the die hard, Mark decided to teach himself to ski in one afternoon. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-14630387389774214142009-07-12T21:20:00.000-07:002011-03-11T15:20:33.847-08:00Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang at the Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood, California - The seasoned veteran vs. the young upstart: The Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang tour included the Hollywood Bowl. This photograph was my snapshot (without using flash) from the bleachers. Related Post: Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter at Walt Disney Concert Hall --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-64704745348308249002009-05-22T14:26:00.000-07:002011-02-27T01:01:47.975-08:00Jacqueline Alban

Lisa Kato Fitchett and Jacqueline Alban with Jackie Alban at the Founder's Luncheon for the Palos Verdes Junior Women's Club in Palos Verdes Estates --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-2489427632438608832008-12-19T13:56:00.000-08:002011-02-27T14:01:45.242-08:00Donna Butler

Blues singer Donna Butler at Jim and Claudia's 2008 Holiday Party and Musicians' Jam Session. --The Daily Fitchett, 12/17/08. Blues singer Donna Butler

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-42269875235406561192008-12-15T19:38:00.000-08:002011-02-27T01:03:07.838-08:00Corporate Sponsors

Peninsula School of Music was honored for our corporate sponsorship of the Palos Verdes Junior Women's Club, a club that raises money for groups that serve women and children in crisis in the South Bay. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-15840904890788080202008-07-11T13:20:00.000-07:002011-02-24T10:27:56.674-08:0015-Foot Banner Featuring Mark

Palos Verdes Street Fair banner featuring Mark There's nothing like having a 15-foot banner featuring you. We happened upon this banner at the Palos Verdes Street Fair in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-29327340253176694702008-05-21T21:13:00.000-07:002011-02-27T01:06:52.048-08:00Sunday By The Sea

Jazz flutist Stephanie James and The Mark Fitchett Band performed at Sunday By The Sea, a fundraiser for Trinity Hospice Care, held at the home of Julian and Carolyn Elliott in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Pictured here: Allen Ellis (percussion), Chuck Turner (keyboards), Mark Fitchett (guitar), Anthony Alvarez (bass), Stephanie James (flute), and Greg Alban (drums). --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-45643593658615042082008-04-05T21:45:00.000-07:002011-02-26T11:59:07.318-08:00Cat Dance

Video footage of Stephanie James and The Mark Fitchett Band's live performance of their original tune Cat Dance at Alva's Showroom in San Pedro. Watch Video Featuring Craig Roth (piano), Mark Fitchett (guitar), Stephanie James (flute), Allen Ellis (vibes), Anthony Alvarez (bass), and Gregory Scott Alban (drums). Vibraphonist Allen Ellis performs with Stephanie James and Mark Fitchett --The

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-77142082395647032562008-03-20T16:37:00.000-07:002011-02-25T12:33:24.248-08:00Stephanie James & The Mark Fitchett Band

Jazz flutist Stephanie James performing with the Mark Fitchett Band in Los Angeles. The band are: Joe Kennedy (piano), Anthony Alvarez (bass), Mark Fitchett (guitar), and Gregory Scott Alban (drums). Stephanie James and The Mark Fitchett Band performing in Los Angeles --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-41355287565102499322008-02-22T21:58:00.000-08:002011-02-26T17:06:20.968-08:00Stephanie James

Stephanie James in Los Angeles, CA. The Daily Fitchett, 7/16/10. Jazz flutist Stephanie James performing with the Mark Fitchett Band: Contemporary jazz with a latin twist. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-58828794929483702112007-12-21T19:51:00.000-08:002011-02-27T01:02:11.278-08:00Don Knabe

Mark Fitchett, Lisa Kato Fitchett, Don Knabe Peninsula School of Music owners Mark Fitchett and Lisa Kato Fitchett accepting the award for Best New Business from Los Angeles County 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe at Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's Salute To Business awards dinner at Los Verdes Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. --The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16376407683624061550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121685502982436697.post-70809421124987452602007-12-20T20:40:00.000-08:002011-02-27T01:08:17.450-08:00Festival of Lights Parade

"Best New Business" owners Lisa Kato Fitchett and Mark Fitchett Brrrr! Riding in an open top Jaguar as part of a parade held in December at night. Pictured Here: "Best New Business" Peninsula School of Music owners Lisa Kato Fitchett and Mark Fitchett riding in the Festival of Lights Parade in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. --The Daily Fitchett

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