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Groove Workshop - Virtual Clinic with University of Nebraska (1/3)

Keri Chryst

Nov 17, 20203 min read

Groove Workshop - Virtual Clinic with University of Nebraska (1/3)

I'm super excited to start this 3-part "Virtual Visits" series with the University of Nebraska, Omaha's Jazz Program — thanks to the...

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Flashback: Nebraska - Hastings High School and Middle School

Keri Chryst

Nov 4, 20132 min read

Flashback: Nebraska - Hastings High School and Middle School

Nebraska - the Great Plains. Jeff Hoffman (guitar/vox), Keri Chryst (vox, comp) and Philippe Petit (piano, arrang) cross the pond at the...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 7 - Travel Day

Keri Chryst

Apr 29, 20132 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 7 - Travel Day

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Woken up at 3am by the sound of a torrential downpour! Beautiful, if you ask me. I even crack the window a bit...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 6 - Performing Arts - University of Dar Es Salaam

Keri Chryst

Apr 28, 20133 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 6 - Performing Arts - University of Dar Es Salaam

Monday, 29 April 2013 Today's plan is a noon pick-up, with a quick tour of the city, followed by rehearsal, and a concert tonight at the...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 5 - Alice Foundation

Keri Chryst

Apr 27, 20134 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 5 - Alice Foundation

Sunday, 28 April 2013 The schedule says 9am pickup. Ugh. But hey, it's all in the contract, and for a good cause - I mean, this is what...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 4 - Dancing with the Deaf

Keri Chryst

Apr 26, 20132 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 4 - Dancing with the Deaf

Saturday, 27 April 2013 Now THAT's what I'm talkin' about! This is where the real magic happens. We're picked up just after 10am by a...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 4 - Evening sortie - Melmoz Jazz Club

Keri Chryst

Apr 26, 20133 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 4 - Evening sortie - Melmoz Jazz Club

Saturday, 27 April 2013 Zut!! I forgot to get a picture!! Well, maybe someone got one for me... Anyway, let me begin at the...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 3 - Free time & Alliance Française concert

Keri Chryst

Apr 25, 20133 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 3 - Free time & Alliance Française concert

Friday, 26 april 2013 We've been given the morning off. Hooray! A chance to catch up on some rest, get some correspondence done, and...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 2 - Jazz Appreciation Month & Ambassador's residence

Keri Chryst

Apr 24, 20132 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 2 - Jazz Appreciation Month & Ambassador's residence

Thursday, 25 April 2013 Through a flurry of high security, we enter into the inner circle of the Ambassador's residence. Everything's...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 2 - Rehearsal & Embassy concert

Keri Chryst

Apr 24, 20132 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 2 - Rehearsal & Embassy concert

Thursday, 25 april 2013 Spotty sleep, due to an overzealous air conditioner... but I wake up on time to be dressed and ready for the...

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Tanzania Chronicles - Day 1 - Travel Day

Keri Chryst

Apr 23, 20132 min read

Tanzania Chronicles - Day 1 - Travel Day

Wenesday 24 april 2013 Pretty smooth sailing. Pleasant Haitian cab driver talking politics and the importance of good sleep habits ;-) ...

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FLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 6 - Douala - French Institute - Rockin' the House!!

Keri Chryst

Mar 3, 20125 min read

FLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 6 - Douala - French Institute - Rockin' the House!!

Originally Posted by Keri Chryst on March 3, 2012 at 9:45 AM We show up at the venue dressed to kill and are pleased to be greeted by the...

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Flashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 6 - Morning Nostalgie Radio & Bantu/Kundé Rehearsal

Keri Chryst

Mar 3, 20124 min read

Flashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 6 - Morning Nostalgie Radio & Bantu/Kundé Rehearsal

Originally posted 3 March 2012 Why do these radio programs start so early!? Sigh... Thanks to our friend Lydia Hall from Comoros, I've...

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Flashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 5 -Entrepreneurship Workshop, Travel, and a late night TV

Keri Chryst

Mar 2, 20125 min read

Flashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 5 -Entrepreneurship Workshop, Travel, and a late night TV

Originally Posted by Keri Chryst on March 2, 2012 at 6:10 AM 10 o'clock start for the workshop with local musicians at the Alliance...

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Flashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 4 - Travel to Bamenda & French Institute Concert

Keri Chryst

Mar 1, 20124 min read

Flashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 4 - Travel to Bamenda & French Institute Concert

Originally Posted by Keri Chryst on March 1, 2012 at 11:25 AM The early bird gets to Bamenda in time for the concert... Our generous...

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FLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 3 - Yaounde - Radio, Kids Concert & Masterclass

Keri Chryst

Feb 29, 20124 min read

FLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 3 - Yaounde - Radio, Kids Concert & Masterclass

Originally Posted by Keri Chryst on February 29, 2012 at 6:25 AM Happy Leap Day! I figure since the 29th only happens once every 4...

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FLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 2 - Yaounde - Rehearsal & Ambassador's Concert

Keri Chryst

Feb 28, 20125 min read

FLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 2 - Yaounde - Rehearsal & Ambassador's Concert

Thankfully the schedule's light today AND coffee is readily available ;-) We start off with a short trip to the Embassy - looks pretty...

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Flashback: Togo Chronicles - Day 4 - Lome - University visit & Campfire sing-a-long

Keri Chryst

Feb 3, 20123 min read

Flashback: Togo Chronicles - Day 4 - Lome - University visit & Campfire sing-a-long

Originally Posted by Keri Chryst on February 3, 2012 at 1:55 PM After a bit of hemming and hawing over departure times, I decide to head...

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Flashback: Togo Chronicles - Day 3 - Atakpame - Shopping, Girls Empowerment & More Dagbeneva

Keri Chryst

Feb 2, 20124 min read

Flashback: Togo Chronicles - Day 3 - Atakpame - Shopping, Girls Empowerment & More Dagbeneva

Originally Posted by Keri Chryst on February 2, 2012 at 4:25 PM Earlyish rise - but not to rushed. We have a little time to swing by...

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Flashback : Togo Chronicles - Day 2 - Dagbeneva, Dance & Concert

Keri Chryst

Jan 31, 20125 min read

Flashback : Togo Chronicles - Day 2 - Dagbeneva, Dance & Concert

What a day! Up at 7 - surprisingly before my alarm. Quick, slightly overpriced hotel breakfast, then a stop at the Embassy where a...

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