<p>The Asian American Symphony Association celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday October 9, 2011.  It was a gala event with many celebrities and VIPs in attendance.  The dinner honored the founders of the Asia American Symphony Guild and Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.  The Asia America Youth Orchestra performed several songs with conductor David Benoit.  Mr. Benoit is a world famous jazz musician and composer noted for composing the famous Charlie Brown/Snoopy music. The orchestra performed an original composition of Mr. Benoit titled Native Californian.  All that attended had a wonderful time. For those who would like to support this fine organization please go to www.asiaamericasymphony.org. Mr. Takata met the actress Tamilyn Tomita at the event.  Ms. Tomita is best known for her starring role in the movie Karate Kid, Part II.  She also starred in the movies The Joy Luck Club and Come See the Paradise.  Recently she appeared on the hit TV show Glee.  Her photo is shown below.</p>
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