Hi, it has been awhile
since I have updated this page. I have finished two new
projects and am working on release dates now. I will keep you updated
as details develope. I am really excited about both of them. Many of
you will be surprised by these projects. I can hardly wait...
I
hope to start working on a new jazz CD this Fall for a Spring 2011
release. That
CD also will have a few great surprises on it. Music is such a blessing
from GOD! What would we do without this universal language to share? I
LOVE it!
My
project,"Dreams Like This" has done well for me. It is close to my
heart. I usually do not record many cover songs. I love to write and
share my own music as much as I can. Occasionally a song comes along
that has such an impact and influence on me that I just have to do my
own arrangement. On "Dreams Like This" I chose to record a
song that I learned when I was eight years old and just beginning my
study of the guitar. The song is "Sunny" by Bobby Hebb. Little did I
know or ever imagine what that song would become for me. Fast forward
to 2008, I had just recorded my version of "Sunny". A friend of mine
arranged for Bobby Hebb to
come to my studio and hear my version of his song. I was nervous as a
kid. I mean, here I am in my studio, with the man that wrote
and performed that song in 1966, AND he is listening to my version of
HIS song! I was so pleased that he loved it ! In fact he loved it so much he offered to sing
on it. I was beside myself.
He said to me, "man...let me hear that again...that is the best version
I have heard...except for mine"! Needless to say we all
laughed.
On Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010, Bobby Hebb passed away. He was a true gentleman. He blessed many people
with his music. Even though I only knew him for a short time, I felt
like we were friends since I was eight years old. I will
never forget performing with this legend. I encourage you to learn more
about Bobby Hebb by
visiting his site.
He blessed me with a duet of his song...what an honor...he helped me
achive "Dreams Like This"
I
want to increase live performance's to the maxand visit your area, play
a concert, and meet you!
We are currently working on bookings for the upcoming festival/concert
season and we are very interested in performing as much as possible to
promote my
latest release "Dreams Like This" as well as the two new projects soon
to come.
My
live show is
compelling, passionate, exciting, entertaining, and filled with great
musical dialogue among the world class players that perform with me.
Check
out the quotes:
“Stunning performance...just fabulous!”
Jane Olds/Clearwater Jazz Holiday
“An incredible jazz ensemble and delightfully
entertaining”
Fred Puglia,Decatur Celebration
“An electrifying show!”
Peter Woolfolk,Tennessee Jazz
& Blues Society
“His performance was a great blend of contemporary and
traditional jazz,
with improvising reminicint of Wes Montgomery!”
Mathew Wayne,Music Boulavard
PLEASE write
your own
review and post it at Amazon, itunes, and cdbaby about "DREAMS
LIKE
THIS" Blog about
it...get the word out! Your voice
counts! Tell
your friends and family about the CD. SPREAD THE WORD! It is available everywhere
online including Itunes, Amazon, and of course right here on my website. As
always, I appreciate your emails. Thank you for your help and support
in
spreading the word about my music. Word of mouth is the best way for an
artist to be
discovered.