Shunzo Ohno, trumpet at his side, buzzes his lips as he loosens up for the next song — his vibrating mouth a thing of marvel, given all he has been through.
To look at him on stage, a laid-back musician in an orange blazer and tie-dyed scarf wrapped around his neck, it is impossible to imagine the hardships he's faced.
But there is much more to Ohno than meets the eye. As one who has triumphed over adversity, having the courage to challenge life's ill fortune is his way of defining his legacy as a musician. And when his trumpet soars, he is victory personified.