Bob Levy and yours truly, are thriled to have one of our collaborations--It's Always Too Little, Too late--nominated for a MAC Award!
Very Productive 65th Year
5 Tunes Recorded
I started the year finishing a few more tunes for a projected album (2026 or 2027 release). I recorded 5 over the summer with a fabulous quartet of musicians and one solo piano piece, and another collaboration with the lyricist Bob Levy--once again , performed by Benny Benack III. Expect a compilation CD early next year! That song, There's Something About This Tune, as well as many other recordings of mine, can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, etc
SINGLES from The Cello Session
First single, slated for November 1, 2025
I was so fortunate to work with brilliant musicians once again! This is the first time I employed a cellist; hence, the Cello Session.
We did 4 tunes that day in August: drums, piano, cello, bass clarinet/tenor sax. I was able to get to several cello styles, so it was a very satisfying session.
The first single is called REPLY, It has cello taking the melody then the bass clarinet joins. Enjoy!!
MASTERING
I have decided to release these new tracks as singles so they will be digitally available on Spotify, Apple Music, and many other platforms. Mastering is truly another art form in the recording process and I can't wait to share some more of my music. (The mastering of these tracks will be done by Katsuhiko Naita)
NEXT ALBUM:
Recorded 5 originals so far
On 8/18/25 I recorded 4 of my tunes with a quartet--piano (Bennett Paster), cello, (Jody Ferber), bass clarinet on 2 tunes & tenor sax on the other 2 (Mike McGinnis), and drums (Vinnie Sperrazza). Soon I will record another swinging performance of a blues of mine by James Newman on piano. I have enough original material to fill out this album--hopefully it will happen this year. And the beautiful artwork by my other longtime collaborator, Stan Magnan: I just supplied the title and he sent this!
I am waiting for the final mixes to release some of these "singles". After Labor Day...
My fifth album of originals is here! Thankfully, it was all recorded prior to our lockdown!
