"A major figure in the transmission of shakuhachi ... One of my favorite shakuhachi Tomism's, 'Do what you think is right.' He's done his work well. Thanks Tom." — Ken LaCosse, Mujitsu Shakuhachi, San Francisco
Dressed layer
upon layer,
I wear a new bamboo hat
and go home.
— Jowa, 1785
Messages on the passing of Tom Deaver on Shakuhachi Forum
