Bernie Arai

Drums and cymbals.

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

Thank you Sharon! Officially in the world today. https://t.co/LwilMZZH7t
I'm very grateful to be a part of this, along with my longtime partners in crime, my worthy constituents.
@Jon_Bentley_ @cellarlive #vancouverjazz #whatsahashtag #notsocialmediasavvy

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

@ethan_iverson Which is the worse offender in the "mildly uncomfortable fast shuffle" category: the ugly backbeat overdub in "Maneater" or the incessant drum machine hihat on "Part Time Lover"? On every subdivision of every bar. At least Stevie didn't put a lame sax solo on his tune.

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

S.O.S - Save Our Seals | Help Re-Open the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre https://t.co/DSo7Ft7H3Y via @YouTube

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

Help us save our seals this #WorldOceansDay! Our Marine Mammal Rescue Centre needs to raise $125,000 by June 21 to re-open for the season. This year, you can adopt or name a pup patient and fund their care: https://t.co/aYt0IwnlRt #SaveOurSealsDH

[composers doing normal shit @NormalComposers]

Ornette Coleman and Anthony Braxton playing pool.

[Craig Takeuchi @CraigTakeuchi]

Whether a mistake or intentional, I am aghast that an image of Japanese Canadian internment was used in a PPC ad against multiculturalism https://t.co/OUYNpzaUPy #Cdnpoli #elxn43 #JapaneseCanadians #Nikkei #AsianCanadian #internment #WW2 #discrimination #racism #multiculturalism

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

Some of my favorite music! So excited to hear new stuff from the same sessions!

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

Looking forward to an exciting episode of CBC Hot Air tomorrow...
https://t.co/EzEFSTrUft

[Vancouver Aquarium @vanaqua]

Call us first—our team can help! 604.258.SEAL

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

Uhhhh, btw my cock pretty much stays the same throughout the year... This is the sign that I should not be allowed on Twitter

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

@Jazzblister What have I been doing wrong all these years...

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

@kerry_galloway WOW. thank you auto correct.

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

also at @FrankiesJazz is Canadian musical legend Tom Keenlyside! always a blast. https://t.co/tcLFI8kuOZ

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

our long time friend from Japan returns to Vancouver for his Frankie's debut! https://t.co/tZ4k53cSHE excited to reunite Mike with Paul Rushka and Dave Sikula! #vancouverjazz #tokyojazz

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

ok i almost never post gigs but a bunch i'm excited about coming up...

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

some large ensemble craziness at UBC tomorrow... https://t.co/Qzy902Cho6

[Coastal Jazz @coastaljazz]

Standing room only today for the Sharon Minemoto Quartet and a beautiful dedication to @natashadag. #winterjazz #granvilleisland #performanceworks #yvrmusic #yvrfree #jazzquartet

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

I have discovered that performing/playing music is not cathartic for me personally, but practicing does seem to be.

[Bernie Arai @berniearai]

I keep re-listening to the new #BradTurner album with @ChrisGestrin #JoePoole and guest appearances from #JohnGross. Such a cohesive and distinctive ensemble sound, engaging compositions and improvisations, and killer trumpet playing! @cellarlive

[Jon Bentley @Jon_Bentley_]

To stand on stage and be immersed in the sound of this band after all these years listening to them in the audience and on recordings was so f-ing fun. I grabbed my phone and caught the end of this burning trumpet solo. Get your tickets for Frankie’s, it’s gonna be sick.