Now Magazine- April 1 -7, 2004
Singin' the blues
BY JON KAPLAN and GLENN SUMI

Kazumi Tsuruoka has cerebral palsy and something to say – and sing – about it. CP Salon , directed by co-creator Fides Krucker of Good Hair Day Productions , gave Tsuruoka an intimate venue for a rhythm-and-blues evening as dramatically striking as it was emotionally powerful. Performing in a living room for an audience of 25 a night, Tsuruoka sang standards by Hank Williams, Smokey Robinson and Bob Dylan, atmospherically accompanied by pianist Sageev Oore, and provided spoken and musical insights into his life and feelings. Krucker contributed musical and physical backup on one song, helping to support Tsuruoka as they stood back to back, and harmonizing with him. The most gorgeous moment? Tsuruoka and Oore jamming together on the piano, their warmth, chemistry and joy lighting up the room.